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After we got ready, we headed to the front of the resort for the first look. Mr. P was waiting there with his brother and the photographers. My BMs and I stumbled out of Abby’s car (which we had to drive the short distance up the hill because there was no way we could walk with all our dresses, flowers, and gear)!
Mr. P waiting, and waiting.
The first look!
I distinctly remember Mr. P’s speechlessness and… his comment of “You missed a spot” pointing to my left armpit where there was a little stubble. Gotta love that man!!! (My sister later brought down a razor for a quick tidy up.)
We went around the resort and took some portraits before the ceremony. We were running SOOOOO late—about 30 minutes late. And Father Jim was pissed. I had mentioned in my rehearsal post that Father Jim is a stickler for punctuality, and apparently he had complained that he was not happy that we kept our guests waiting. I mean, where did they have to go? It’s a wedding, they can wait.
Anyway, Mr. P headed down to the garden first as my BMs and I got some portraits in. And then we headed down there ourselves after Esme found us in the garden gallery and yelled at us to hurry up!
And here are the moments right before the ceremony. I was getting a little nervous, taking lots of deep breaths. People were running around and getting into place.
Esme was conducting and orchestrating everything, making sure everyone had their cues. And the biggest cue of the start of the wedding was the seating of Mr. P’s mom.
I waited in the wings as first the groomsmen walked out, then Mr. P…
The bridesmaids, the flower girl and ring bearer…
Then it was my turn. I peeked around the corner to see everyone turned around looking at me. It was SO exciting.
Then my mother and I started our walk down the aisle. I asked her if she was nervous. She said yes, and I told her not to worry.
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LOL!!! Goooo Mr Perfume for pointing out that stubble! Now, that IS love. <3
Everyone’s ensembles look fabulous… yours especially!
Somehow the last sentence in this post is just so touching to me. It’s those little moments that you have with people that mean more than anything else.
On another note, Father Jim continues to make me laugh
Soooooo gorgeous! Your dress was made for you! And I love the roses, totally perfect for a garden wedding 
Mrs. Perfume you are seriously a Show stopper! i mean just stunning!!
You looked amazing!!! I love that you did a vintage glam look- and feel. It worked so well for you and with your venue!! And the ring bearer looked adorable! Congrats!!
Wow, beautiful wedding. The Homestead looks really neat.
You are so ridiculously gorgeous and put-together. I can’t ever get over it.
Also, I adore your flower girl’s head thingy. It looks so fantastic.
Love the first look!! We did a first look and I’m so glad we did it. It made me feel so much more calm before I walked down the aisle. Love your colors too, gorgeous!
Oh,whoa. Everything here is just beautiful. I was just scrolling through and I thought the first picture of your with the BMs was a model picture for a website or something!LOL
I love the vintage look and you looked so beautiful!
You look so gorgeous! Your photos turned out amazing!
SO BEAUTIFUL. And I adore your flower girl’s wreath. You make the most stunning bride.
Coming out of retirement to say that you are a dazzling bride. Your photos all look like part of some editorial shoot for a vintage glam affair. Hate you. (Just kidding, love you.)
All your wedding pictures just make me swoon all over with envy! Everyone was looking good, and you were looking flawlessly beautiful - as always! Gotta love Mr. P for pointing out the stubble! haha!
Thank you, ladies! As usual you are too kind!
@Mrs. Piglet: @farmersdaughter: @alivoo01: Hahaha! “You missed a spot.” That man is so romanticalz!
@ktisthatbees: Aw, yes. It *is* little moments like that which make the whole thing memorable and special…(armpit comment notwithstanding).
@Mrs. Hot Cocoa: Hi HC!!! I feel honored that you’ve come out of retirement. We miss you!
@Miss Trail Mix: Can you believe that it was a sample and the only alteration was hemming?
this may sound creepy but i could just look at pictures of your wedding all day. absolutely gorgeous. you are the epitomy of vintage elegance and beauty.
You exude class like no other! All of your pics are just amazing.
You look so amazing!!! I’m loving every one of your recaps!
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Mrs. Perfume, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Consultant (and Part-Time Professor) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 41, Consultant Engagement Date: May 13, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Venue: The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia About Me: I'd like to think that I'm a modern day Little Edie Beale. Only not as..."talented". More realistically, I'm a foodie who can't bake; a dancer and dilettente; an art collector with a penchant for the whimsical and subversive. I live in the city and adore the country, but not much in between. I like smart design, great craftmanship and good value. Most of all, I love the new vintage aesthetic: classic, sweet, delicate, bespoke. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for a culinary arts degree rather than a PhD; but wouldn't trade Mr. P for the world.
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