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All right lovelies, thank you for your patience. It’s officially official pro-pics recap time!
Our wedding day dawned grey and misty (not to worry, it turned blue and beautiful) and we lay in bed for a few minutes marveling over the fact that this day was finally here. Then we got up, threw on our grubs and headed to get coffee. I will admit that for the first time ever I ordered that giant size Starbucks (Venti?!) because I just really needed it, ya know? I think I ate oatmeal too. Maybe. Then because our rentals hadn’t arrived on Friday, we headed over to our venue to meet rock star bridesmaids Lil’ Stripe and Nami, and check that everything was right with our wedding world. It was. The rentals had arrived and the girls had totally taken charge of hanging lights and cranes in the trees. *Huge sigh of relief.*
Confident that it all was going to work out beautifully, we headed back to our house to commence getting ready:
We were really (really, really) lucky to have our friend (and awesome professional make-up artist) Andre agree to do both of our faces, and my dear friend Carla came over to do my hair. Their dedication was pretty amazing—at one point Andre touched up my lips on the dance floor and Carla stashed some hair products in her handbag.
But I get ahead of myself…
You’ll notice from here on out that I pretty much have that slap-happy grin plastered across my face at all times…
Maybe I get it from my mom? I have no recollection of the (apparently amusing) story she is telling me here, BTW. Total bride brain.
The girls tried to shove a bagel down Wifey Stripes throat, and her sister gave her a funny/sweet something borrowed.
Then we headed outside (really!) to get dressed. My mom, niece and pup were all equally excited about us getting into our dresses en plein air…
Okay, my niece may have been the MOST excited. (Even if she looks ohsoserious here)
As a professional stylist, I definitely recommend putting on your shoes first!
Then we got into our dresses!!! How awesome is W Stripes’ back in these photos? OMG. And of course Tallulah is standing by in case we need any help whatsoever.
Um, I think I liked loved what I saw. And no I’m not just staring at her chest!
I helped W Stripes put on her fascinator and she fastened my bracelet.
We shoved our engagement rings on to our toofat right hands.
I put on my rudraksha and my wedding present from W Stripes: a beautiful ceramic/gold feather. And we were almost ready to go…
But wait, are you wondering what our bridesmaids were doing this whole time? What else we got up to besides being pampered and prettified? Because of course there were last-minute crafts…
What did you do/do you plan to do on your wedding morning?
Stay tuned! Catch up:
*All photos by the amazing Kirsten Ellis
These are amazing! You two look so beautiful. And. Those. Shoes. Are. EPIC. I absolutely ADORE that pic! And that necklace she got you is just GORGEOUS! May I inquire as to where she got it?
Aww, the pictures of you two getting dressed together are so sweet and intimate. I love that! And the fact that your pup is standing by, just in case you need anything! 
I absolutely love your shoes! These pics are awesome- you two make some very beautiful brides
so cute! Now I wanna get dressed outside. You two are just stunning and look so calm. Couldn’t eat? I eat everything in sight and while people are telling me I won’t be able to eat the morning of the big shindig I cannot imagine that.
Shared your story on facebook and got a message from a friend saying I should work on making my arms and back look that awesome and toned.
Aww! I love it all! Especially you two helping each other get dressed! So cute!
Love!!! You are so gorgeous - I love those last 2 pictures!
Love love love these pictures you both look amazing! and you look like you had so much fun!
You two are so incredibly beautiful. I love the photos of you getting dressed together! So cute!
SO cool that you guys helped each other dress and get ready. You both are so glowy and happy that it always puts a smile on my face!
I love that you two got ready together. These photos are so sweet and fun!
Oh Ms. S, you guys are looking so beautiful. It’s almost bringing tears to my eyes. I can’t wait to follow your recaps. And I am so glad your rentals worked out in the end. Beautiful couple!!
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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!
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