One of the things I wanted to get done quickly was the formals. Two weeks before, I attended my aunt’s wedding and the photographer was SO slow. It took them an hour and a half to rally up everyone for the formals and get them done. I was so sad for her. She went straight from formals to first dance, then she had to cut the cake and throw the bouquet! After that, most of the time, people start leaving, so her wedding was over before she knew it!! I didn’t want this happening to me, so I asked our photographer if we could get this done quickly and painlessly (literally, because I still had my dang heels on).
Let me tell you, our photographer was awesome with these formals. I do wish some of the people would have smiled, though… it’s a wedding and people should be happy! You’re about to get unlimited booze, food and cake… what’s not to smile about?!? (You’ll see what I mean…)
So, here’s the GQ crew, as a few of my friends called them. My grandma kept joking that they looked like they were posing for a magazine! Haha!
Here I am with my girls: Mizz K, Miss K, Miss J and Miss R. I love them all to pieces… while I thankfully didn’t have to ask them to hold my dress to use the bathroom during the wedding, they did so much for me that day and I can’t thank them enough! They were also a blast to dance with… wahoo!
Here we all are together. The little one managed to get in there too and tried to be the cute one in the pic. I can’t compete with him at all.
Then, it was time for family shots. My brother was not a happy camper, I guess. I promise he does smile in real life. He was probably still a little ticked at the fact that he had to escort three people in a row down the aisle (which was NOT the plan… someone walked out of order). It was good exercise, I guess. Poor guy..
Here’s Mr. Ballet Flat’s family. Mr. Ballet Flat informed me that his family is not really into smiling for pictures, but I promise you, they smile in real life! 
Finally, the last pictures of the formals: Mr. Ballet Flat and me. I LOVE the angle the photographer made me stand in… it makes me look way smaller than the size 22 that I am. Gotta love flattering angles!
Shortly after that, I grabbed the nearest hand rail and took off those painful heels. By then, most of the guests were there, and they were laughing at the idea of no more shoes for this bride! Sorry, but I was ready to bust out the flip-flops, bustle the dress and dance with my man. Stay tuned!
Images courtesy of Amanda Meyer Photography
Previous recaps:
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Bridals
Our NOLA Nuptials: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Our NOLA Nuptials: Practice Makes Perfect
Our NOLA Nuptials: It Was All a Blur
Our NOLA Nuptials: Poof, Spray and a Lie
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Finishing Touches
Our NOLA Nuptials: Walk it Out
Our NOLA Nuptials: Making it Official (Part 1)
Our NOLA Nuptials: Making it Official (Part 2)
Our NOLA Nuptials: Some Afterthoughts
Our NOLA Nuptials: At First Glance
Ballet Flat recaps, wooo! What a gorgeous group you have!
Gorgeous photos–you look stunning! I especially love the last one of just the two of you. You make such a great looking couple 
Ballet Flat,
My family and my husband’s family didn’t smile either. Especially our dads and his brother. Argh. I feel for you.
everyone’s looking mighty sharp. and you’re simply glowing and gorgeous.
Great pictures! You look beautiful! I love how the girls’ dresses look with the mens’ ties.
beautiful! and i have the same issue with a certain someone who doesn’t always smile in pictures. i count every picture where you can see his teeth as a victory.
You look so beautiful! I have a feeling that FI’s family aren’t the biggest “smile in pictures” people either.
look at all the pretty in this post! The blue looks fantastic on everyone.
YAY Miss Ballet Flat!! We missed you! You look so beautiful and we can’t even tell that your feet were in pain…though that does stink. I’m sorry that some ppl didnt smile. Your bridal party looks great and I love how the little guy got in there…hes so tiny and cute! I 2nd Ms. Swan…the blue ties look so great with the girls blue dresses. We have blue too…more like a tiffany blue, pool blue. I hope we matched the ties as close to the dresses like you did!
beautiful pictures! I never understand people who don’t smile in pictures…You look gorgeous, as does your husband!!
@D.Marie: @Mrs. Swan: Thanks ladies! We lucked out on the ties…I went to JCPenney’s with a fabric swatch of the girls’ teal dresses and found a pretty similar teal, for 50% off! I was SO lucky!
@D.Marie: OMG! I didn’t know I was missed on here…that kind of made my day!
Just to everyone else too, thanks for all the comments. You gals are fantastic!
Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst Engagement Date: March 16, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 25, 2008 Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!
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