Grow Old Along With Me: Make Me a Bride!

Grow Old Along With Me: Make Me a Bride!

July 21st, 2010 @ 10:06 am by Mrs. Cheeseburger
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With my family and bridesmaids in place in the bridal suite, it was time for me to become a bride.

I had hung up my dress before we left to go to the hair salon. When we returned, she just seemed to beam in the gorgeous light filling the room.

My purple shoes got a lot of compliments on our big day. It’s funny how some trends are so well-known to brides planning weddings, but other people have never seen or heard of them!

My something blue, a gift from my bridesmaids (part of the Panty Parfait).

I started by putting on my jewelry.

And then the moment finally arrived. My dad helped retrieve my dress from her hanger, and my mom and I unzipped.

And into the dress I went!

These next few pictures are some of my favorites and I can’t exactly pinpoint why. It was just the happiest moment for me - my mom was zipping me into my wedding dress. I was getting married to the man of my dreams.

Zip.

Smooth.

Fluff.

And then, pure happiness, giddiness, excitement overcame me.

But my transformation wouldn’t be complete without donning my mother’s gorgeous veil.

Between fixing my hair and getting the veil in just. the. right. spot., this process took about 3 attempts. Here are my favorite shots of the process:

My mom and I somehow didn’t get a formal picture just the two of us, even though we were basically together the entire morning. It was kind of a bummer at first, but then we found this picture, and we’ve decided that this is our new-age portrait together.

With the veil finally in place, my crinoline was fluffed and it had happened - I was officially the bride.

Catch Up!

Grow Old Along With Me: We moved to Happy Valley!
Grow Old Along With Me: The Good, Bad, & Ugly
Grow Old Along With Me: The Girls Get Prettier
Grow Old Along With Me: We Exchanged Gifts
Grow Old Along With Me: Burger Got Dressed
Grow Old Along With Me: Bridal Suite & Flowers Galore

All Pictures by the lovely and talented Jessica Ames

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37 Responses to “Grow Old Along With Me: Make Me a Bride!”

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Venessa (message) 256 posts, Helper bee

Wow, you look stunning.
I love the purple shoes. My colors are eggplant and grey and I also plan to wear purple shoes. Your hand bag is gorgeous too. Would you mind sharing where you purchased it from? Are you looking to resell anything?

Thanks,
Venessa

7/21/10 @ 10:19 am (reply)

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mjchexum (message) 485 posts, Helper bee

You look beautiful! Brought a tear to my eye. Those shoes freaking rock.

7/21/10 @ 10:21 am (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Everything looks so lovely. Where did you find the clutch?

7/21/10 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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jgoulart (message) 1,069 posts, Bumble bee

I also got a ton of compliments on my bright pink shoes! Like you said, noone else hears of these trends!

7/21/10 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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Farfromachildbride (message) 1,006 posts, Bumble bee

Beautiful! I didn’t get a formal picture with my mom either. Shot list be darned… some how time just slipped away with everything going on.

7/21/10 @ 10:25 am (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Lovely, just lovely!!

7/21/10 @ 10:25 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

So pretty!!

7/21/10 @ 10:26 am (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

You’re so pretty. I love your dress and veil.

7/21/10 @ 10:39 am (reply)

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Kim

I agree with everyone… everything is beautiful. I am also in love with the purse. I would love to know where you purchased it. If you don’t mind.

7/21/10 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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mimi06d (message) 646 posts, Busy bee

I shamelessly drool over your shoes. You look amazing!

7/21/10 @ 10:52 am (reply)

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Miss Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

You are simply glowing! Love the shoes!

7/21/10 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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Mrs. Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

you’re absolutely radiant and gorgeous. i love your clutch, by the way!

7/21/10 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Gorgeous! I love your dress!

7/21/10 @ 10:59 am (reply)

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Miss Starfish (message) 1,924 posts, Buzzing bee

Gorgeous! I agree with wedding trends, it may not seem like a new detail to you, but many guests have neevr seen things that seem pretty normal in the wedding world. I’ve seen tons of candy bars online, but people thought it was so unique and different when my sister had it at her wedding.

7/21/10 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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misschristinec@hotmail.com (message) 163 posts, Blushing bee

You look absolutely amazing! I love your teethy smile after you put on your dress!!

7/21/10 @ 11:51 am (reply)

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alvina (message) 807 posts, Busy bee

You looked beautiful! I love the new-age portrait with your mama. The details are also fabulous AND… your dress is GORGEOUS!

7/21/10 @ 12:03 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Buttons (message) 5,046 posts, Bee Keeper

Absolutely gorgeous! I actually really love the pic of you and your mom…I’d totally keep that one/be excited about that one more than a super posed shot I think!

7/21/10 @ 12:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Wings (message) 2,213 posts, Buzzing bee

I love that picture of you in your dress just beaming to have it on! Gorgeous!

7/21/10 @ 1:17 pm (reply)

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hopeandpray (message) 250 posts, Helper bee

wow you look so beautiful!

7/21/10 @ 1:25 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Guinea Pig (message) 1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Yay!! You look so happy in all these photos, I love it. Doesn’t hurt that you’re gorgeous, CB! And somehow I didn’t remember your shoes, but they’re awesome.

7/21/10 @ 1:28 pm (reply)

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