Register or log in —

Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
more by Mrs. Stiletto (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
Mrs. Stiletto's Picture
Mrs. Stiletto, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit/Fundraising Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer and Photographer Engagement Date: March 2, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: The 19th Century Club About Me: My fiance and I love living in the city of Chicago with our cats Basil and Linus, and vow to never move to the suburbs if we can possibly avoid it! We’ve poured ourselves into planning a wedding that reflects our personal style - modern and high contrast with a vintage twist. Blogging keeps me creative, baking keeps me happy, and grande nonfat no foam sugar free vanilla lattes keep me sane.
About Mrs. Stiletto

Step by Step: Gettin’ Ready to Walk

November 5th, 2009 @ 9:24 am by Mrs. Stiletto

I loved the calm in the church just a couple of hours before the ceremony was to begin. For a wedding of 100 people, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect church to be married in. Some of our guests even commented that it felt like a little country church… that is, until an ambulance came blaring by in the middle of the ceremony. Ahh, urban life!

Daddy Stiletto made sure Mr. S’s flower was pinned on just right…

… while Momma Stiletto kept me cool and calm as we waited in a different part of the church. This was after the first look, but I was still all in knots!

The guys putzed around while they waited for the high sign that they should line up…

… while the ladies kept me company as I asked, “Is it time yet?!” many times over.

When Mr. S was on his way to the front of the sanctuary, I met up with Daddy Stiletto to get lined up behind the rest of the wedding party.

A behind the scenes story: notice my arms in the shot? Yeah… I was very concerned that I was going to sweat like crazy during the ceremony (not only out of nerves, but the sanctuary didn’t have air conditioning!), so I was keepin’ my arms out. But no worries, I was cool as a cucumber!

An encouraging smile from Sister Stiletto…

… and just to not have a completely big head about how great I’d like to think I looked on the day, I give you my ugly face:

Two of our fabulous ushers rolled out the white carpet, err, paper-like runner. That blasted runner (you’ll see why in a second).

The bridal party made their way down the aisle.

And Mr. S was ready and waiting for my grand entrance!

Here goes nothin’!! (Seeeeee the runner?! Arrr.)

*Please note: All photos from Laurie Peacock Photography

I have to say, while I was ready and rarin’ to go down the aisle, it absolutely went by in a whirlwind. An amazing and meaningful whirlwind, but a whirlwind nonetheless!

Next up - the Stiletto ceremony and officially tying the knot!

Previously in our wedding recaps:
Step by Step: Girls Get Ready
Step by Step: Guys Get Ready
Step by Step: First Look

Tags: , , |   Link for this post | Share this post: Step by Step: Gettin’ Ready to Walk      
Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
more by Mrs. Stiletto (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
advertisement below

23 Responses to “Step by Step: Gettin’ Ready to Walk”

1.
Guest Icon
Guest
Jenn R

Wait! Have we seen your bridesmaid dresses before??! They are too great! Love them.

 
2.
Member Icon
Member
nhlchick4 (message)  232 posts, Helper bee

beautifl pictures! The pics on Mr S’s face waiting for your is priceless!! :)

 
3.
pmerr
Member
pmerr (message)  1,170 posts, Bumble bee

awww!! So pretty! Those are beautiful pictures!!

 
4.
Guest Icon
Guest
jwj11

Love the bridesmaid dresses!!! Where did you get them?

 
5.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Stiletto (message)  758 posts, Busy bee

@jwj11: Thanks! They were from White House Black Market last fall…they were a great find!

 
6.
onada01
Member
onada01 (message)  111 posts, Blushing bee

Congratulations! The look on your hubby’s face is priceless and you looked gorgeous!

 
7.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Hamster (message)  1,078 posts, Bumble bee

You look so pretty! And I love the bridesmaids’ dresses!

 
8.
thefuturemrsjewell
Member
thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,529 posts, Bumble bee

I can’t believe the runner followed your dress! you all look so happy though! congrats!

 
9.
krissycake
Member
krissycake (message)  2,083 posts, Buzzing bee

silly runner!

 
10.
Mrs. French Bulldog
Bee
Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

I just LOVE your BM dresses! Sorry if this has been asked 10 times before, but where did you get them?

 
11.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss French Fries (message)  732 posts, Busy bee

I love the BM dresses and bright green shoes! Looks awesome together. :)

 
12.
Jessie516
Hostess
Jessie516 (message)  3,976 posts, Honey bee

You look so pretty! And FWIW, one of the reasons we didn’t do an aisle runner was because I was convinced I would trip over it or it would get tangled in my dress. ;)

 
13.
Ms. Mojito
Member
Ms. Mojito (message)  230 posts, Helper bee

Your B/M dresses are so cute and those green shoes are adorable! I am so concerned about sweating…glad to hear you stayed cool. You look amazing!

 
14.
LatteLove
Hostess
LatteLove (message)  4,094 posts, Honey bee

even with the runner mishap, the back of your dress looks great!
also love the pic with your arms out to avoid the sweating. I totally did the same thing!!

 
15.
tea
Member
tea (message)  2,610 posts, Sugar bee

its all so beautiful. i can’t wait for the next installment!

 
16.
KatieBug3017
Member
KatieBug3017 (message)  1,418 posts, Bumble bee

Sooo pretty! I am just in love with the bridesmaid dresses!!! I love that you went with a print!

 
17.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,328 posts, Bumble bee

What a beautiful church and everyone looks great.

 
18.
bridgetjones2010
Member
bridgetjones2010 (message)  52 posts, Worker bee

Love how the bridesmaid dresses turned out!

 
19.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Mouse (message)  3,277 posts, Sugar bee

Uh oh! Aisle runner FAIL! But your train looks awesome!

 
20.
fiftyfootbride
Member
fiftyfootbride (message)  3,658 posts, Sugar bee

Those bridesmaids dresses look so cute. :)

The aisle runner was just way too excited about your dress and wanted to hold on. :p

 
21.
KMSull
Member
KMSull (message)  2,328 posts, Buzzing bee

Your train looks BEAUTIFUL in that shot, despite getting held back by the runner. So floaty and ethereal. Love the bridesmaids dresses too!!!

 
22.
Miss Poodle
Bee
Miss Poodle (message)  3,015 posts, Sugar bee

Your bridesmaids dresses are SOO CUTE!

 
23.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,596 posts, Sugar bee

The church was so lovely. :) Sorry about the aisle runner slip up!

 


You can also just...

Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
more by Mrs. Stiletto (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
Visit our sister sites Project Wedding
Wedding Songs
eHarmony Advice
Dating Advice
JustMommies
Pregnancy Calendar
Fertile Thoughts
Infertility Support
Copyright 2004-2009, eHarmony, Inc., Advertise
 


Sponsors
Mrs. Stiletto
Mrs. Stiletto Mrs. Stiletto, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit/Fundraising Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer and Photographer Engagement Date: March 2, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: The 19th Century Club About Me: My fiance and I love living in the city of Chicago with our cats Basil and Linus, and vow to never move to the suburbs if we can possibly avoid it! We’ve poured ourselves into planning a wedding that reflects our personal style - modern and high contrast with a vintage twist. Blogging keeps me creative, baking keeps me happy, and grande nonfat no foam sugar free vanilla lattes keep me sane.
Weddingbee PRO
 
Boards
 
Classifieds
 

Blog Calendar
November 2009
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930

Weddingbee Bios
Wiki
More