Champ Wedding—Becoming the Bride

Champ Wedding—Becoming the Bride

October 15th, 2009 @ 4:08 pm by Mrs. Champagne

While the guys took portraits in the parking lot, we were hustling to be on time. Champ always teases me about the fact that I am always, without a question, 15 minutes late to everything. We even joked about changing the ceremony time so I wouldn’t be late, but I was determined to show him I could be on time for once. My mom grabbed my dress and we took what could be the most awkward series of photos from the day.

Our first mistake occurred before we would even think about it.

My dress was completely sideways as I tried to get it on, and it only got worse.

My perfectly curled hair got caught on my zipper and all I could think was, ‘oh God, please don’t let my clip-in extensions slide out.’

I worked so hard to match the color of the piece to my hair and all I could picture was a little wig clip-in stuck to my zipper dangling down my back as I walked down the aisle. Not your classic “blushing bride” moment.

Note to brides wearing your hair down: think about the execution of putting on your dress before starting the process!

We finally got it straightened out, and headed downstairs to zip her up.

When my brother and sister-in-law were married, I remember her mom zipping up her dress and it being such a special moment between the two of them. In fact, some of the bees have had such cute photos taken and moments captured while putting on their dress. Unfortunately for me, it would take a small army to zip up my dress, as it was practically painted on. So instead of “ooohs” and “aahs” it was “dude, you’re going to need to suck in a little more” and, “oh man, did that hurt? I think I got some skin with the zipper”.

We finally got the dress on, and it was time for flowers! One step closer to the church… breathe…

Thanks, mom.

My cousin passed the bouquets, and everything was starting to come together! The morning of the wedding I got a call from our florist that the peonies in the bridesmaid bouquets would have to be replaced because they arrived and they were orange, not red. I was a little disappointed, but thought they were beautiful anyway.

I was seriously in love with my bouquet. It was all ivory peonies and it was perfect!

Dressed and ready, it was time to head downstairs for a few photos and a ride to the church.

Previously:

Champ Wedding: Pants Party
Champ Wedding: Girls Get Ready
Champ Wedding: Gift Exchange
Champ Wedding: Perfect day to Get Hitched!
Champ Wedding: Antlers and a Sing-Along
Champ Wedding: Practice Run
Champ Wedding: Quick Visit to the County Jail
Champ Wedding: Finally in Colorado

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41 Responses to “Champ Wedding—Becoming the Bride”

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,809 posts, Honey bee

Oh my gosh! How stressful! But you look simply STUNNING!

10/15/09 @ 4:12 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Gloss (message) 1,057 posts, Bumble bee

You look fabulous! and your flowers are to die for

10/15/09 @ 4:21 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,120 posts, Honey bee

you’re SO beautiful! I’m glad your hair didn’t create a catastrophe.

10/15/09 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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texasmeredith (message) 1,113 posts, Bumble bee

You look gorgeous! I’m sure the drama was stressful, but you look amazing in the end.

10/15/09 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sunbeam (message) 523 posts, Busy bee

You look great! And your flowers do too! So glad you didn’t lose any hair getting the dress on. My dressing wasn’t as magical as I expected either!

10/15/09 @ 4:26 pm (reply)

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nhlchick4 (message) 233 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful pictures! You look fantastic and your flowers are beautiful too!

10/15/09 @ 4:27 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

You look beautiful!!!! Your description of zipping the dress is hilarious.

10/15/09 @ 4:27 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 990 posts, Busy bee

Your hair and bouquet are absolutely gorgeous!!! I’m glad your hair finally turned out the way you wanted it to.

10/15/09 @ 4:28 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

10/15/09 @ 4:36 pm (reply)

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Laylabelle (message) 1,946 posts, Buzzing bee

You’re gorgeous!!!

And I want my bouquet to be wrapped like yours!

10/15/09 @ 4:44 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,534 posts, Bumble bee

wow mrs. champ… you are so stunning! i love that it took you an army to get you into your dress! That’s so sweet!

10/15/09 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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dddd89 (message) 116 posts, Blushing bee

That’s one of the prettiest bouquets I’ve ever seen!!!

10/15/09 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 737 posts, Busy bee

I love your bouquet!!! And your dress looks great!

10/15/09 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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eloping (message) 1,628 posts, Bumble bee

can i ask why brides always put the dress over their head… i would have thought it would be eaiser to step into the dress…. baring in mind i wore a sarong & bikini for my wedding & never tried on a gown so maybe theres a reason someone can explain.

either way - *sigh* you look beautiful!!!!

10/15/09 @ 5:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,335 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, what an ordeal. Gorgeous though.

10/15/09 @ 5:07 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message) 894 posts, Busy bee

Gorgeous! I love your dress and your bouquet is beautiful!

10/15/09 @ 5:09 pm (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 4,039 posts, Honey bee

You look so gorgeous! I was able to step into my dress, so I always laugh a little when I see other people trying to get theirs over their heads. I would have ruined my hair, makeup and dress!

10/15/09 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,604 posts, Bumble bee

You bouquet made me want to go flower shopping, just because

10/15/09 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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vintage2010 (message) 1,028 posts, Bumble bee

You look beautiful!

10/15/09 @ 5:42 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,659 posts, Sugar bee

you look lovely mrs. champ!

10/15/09 @ 6:13 pm (reply)

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pmerr (message) 1,307 posts, Bumble bee

You look soooo amazing! Your flowers are so pretty

10/15/09 @ 6:48 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 3,354 posts, Sugar bee

Goodness, your bouquet is gorgeous!

10/15/09 @ 7:00 pm (reply)

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Bellini (message) 552 posts, Busy bee

you made such a gorgeous bride! those extensions look amazing!

10/15/09 @ 7:12 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

You are so pretty

10/15/09 @ 8:55 pm (reply)

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ggsb (message) 842 posts, Busy bee

my MOH threatened to make me wear a pillowcase over my head while my dress went on so it wouldn’t get makeup on it….I’m not sure which would have been worse!

You look gorgeous, and I love how they wrapped your bouquet!

10/15/09 @ 9:14 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 2,916 posts, Sugar bee

You look absolutely breathtaking. I don’t even know what to say past that.

10/15/09 @ 9:55 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,531 posts, Bumble bee

You look incredible! I totally would have broken down if my florist called me like that - though the bouquets do look great so you obviously handled it very well!

10/15/09 @ 10:04 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Star (message) 1,291 posts, Bumble bee

I’m so happy that you’re working on your recaps — you looked amazing!

10/15/09 @ 10:17 pm (reply)

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HarleyQuinn (message) 69 posts, Worker bee

You look so happy.

10/16/09 @ 1:00 am (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

You look so glowing! I love your recaps

10/16/09 @ 1:23 am (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

That last picture of you is so sweet and happy and perfect. You look stunning in your dress and I love your bouquet too!

10/16/09 @ 2:38 am (reply)

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Mrs. Green Tea (message) 705 posts, Busy bee

omg pls change your profile pic to that last one, it’s so real and so happy! plus i just wanna eat your bouquet!!

10/16/09 @ 3:11 am (reply)

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Adriana26 (message) 143 posts, Blushing bee

You have such a tiny waist! My dress moment wasn’t magical either. In fact, we were giggling the whole way through it!

10/16/09 @ 8:22 am (reply)

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Sage (message) 398 posts, Helper bee

You look beautiful!! and I love the way your bouquet was wrapped!

10/16/09 @ 9:12 am (reply)

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 322 posts, Helper bee

So beautiful, Champ!! Your dress is amazing and I’m really jealous of your hair. Shoot.

10/16/09 @ 9:50 am (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 2,186 posts, Buzzing bee

You are gorgeous!!

10/16/09 @ 10:40 am (reply)

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Mrs. Champagne (message) 1,068 posts, Bumble bee

@eloping: I wish I could’ve stepped into my dress but the waist wouldn’t fit because of my big child-bearing hips. They don’t lie.
@Laylabelle: ask your florist if they can do a single wrap. Mine was one piece of fabric and I have NO IDEA how she made it look so pretty!

10/16/09 @ 11:37 am (reply)

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Miss Broadway (message) 56 posts, Worker bee

Your dress is incredible, and everything else was so lovely too. You, your hair and the flowers. Love it, and thanks for the laugh with this post. I’m sure I will have a similar ordeal getting into my dress, I have no illusions that it will be romantic or anything other than awkward and funny.

10/18/09 @ 9:01 am (reply)

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