While Stacey the Hair Fairy was finishing up with my makeup, Sol took the opportunity to snap a few photos of my dress hanging out on the patio. Let me just say for the millionth time how much I love my dress. It was WAY more than I was hoping to spend but worth every, single penny.
Finally the moment came to put my dress on. Sister-In-Law Meerkat shut the door and gave me the thumbs up that I could start stripping out of my clothes.
After I stripped down, Mama-In-Law Meerkat helped me get into my dress and lace it up.
Then we called in Mama Meerkat who had been resting her poor blistered feet up on the end table in the other room.
As you can tell by her face she was happily surprised. To be honest I think she was mostly surprised that I was actually wearing a dress. *grin*
Next it was time for Sister-In-Law Meerkat to help me get my jewelry and shoes on.
Now that we were all dressed and ready, Sol took some quick portraits of me in the bedroom.
I just love the way my bright orange shoes peeked out from under my dress.
And just for Mama-In-Law Meerkat I will show you her favorite photo of me. She says that is shows the pure joy she saw in my face that day.
Then it was time to head outside for some photos with my girls, so I put my “I’m the boss” hat back on and let everyone know what to do next.
Sister-In-Law Meerkat was the one who I gave the most important instructions to. See that box in her hands? It was a special surprise I got for Mr. Meerkat. Her job was to make sure he got it before the ceremony. Don’t worry, I will show you what was in there…eventually. 
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You look so gorgeous Meerkat! That dress is beautiful!
You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL! That dress is amazing.
You look gorgeous! I love the look on your mom’s face when she first sees you!
You look so beautiful! I love your Mom’s reaction to seeing you in your wedding dress. 
The picture with your mom is just so awesome! And sister in law meerkat’s face is so joyful too! And you just look fab!
I love that picture of you smiling so big! What a great way to remember how you felt!
You are such a gorgeous bride I love the look on your mum’s face!
The two favorite photos (of you and of your mom) are priceless. Pure emotion!
I agree with MIL Meerkat that picture of you is incredible and defines what a wedding day should be, undulated joy. I love your shoes. They are an incredible accessory choice.
So gorgeous! That dress looks amazing on you, M. I’m also swooning over your necklace and your awesome shoes!!!
I love the picture of your mother seeing you in your dress!
No wonder you fell in love with your dress. The details are amazing. I giggled just a little bit at the photo of you going back into boss mode; I’m sure there will be one or two of those from our wedding.
Agree with your MIL – that is a great photo!
Mama-in-Law was right…joy IS written all over your face! Now, can I tell ya how much I’m jones’n over your shoes??????????? 
You look amazing! And for the record, I think you look better than those fake brides on SMP 
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@Miss Pain au Chocolat: ROFL! I think that was the only time I really kicked into boss mode. After that I just went with the flow.
@Crown: LOL I had a lady on etsy custom paint them for me.
@HoneyBear: Aww Honeybear!
You look beautiful! And your Mom’s right…that picture is just pure happiness.
Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.
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