Somehow, the idea of dancing barefoot in the grass has always appealed to me as being utterly romantic (I know, I’m a weirdo. But I was right). Mr E and I had our first dance to Smother Me by The Used…a song that has been “ours” since our early dating days.
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Our first dance was clumsy, un-practiced, and not very graceful (trains are awkward! Not choo-choo trains. Dress trains). But it was also completely, utterly perfect. Just the way I had imagined.
Were you able to practice your first dance in the days before your wedding, or did you wing it like we did?
*All photos courtesy of Jane Sanders, unless otherwise noted
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So far in our midsummer dream…..
Ohhh, your wedding is so beautiful! I love the idea of a barefoot first dance in the grass (also, you’re shoes are super cute)!
I wonder if I can get grass clippings to sprinkle on our dance floor…. Think the venue would go for it? XD
I looove the feeling of grass beneath bare feet, one of my favorite summer feelings. Beautiful pics!
You two are going to make seriously cute children.
I love reading your recaps. Your wedding was lovely, and your pictures are stunning every time I see them. Dancing barefoot in the grass = very romantic.
That is just lovely! We totally winged it too and it was WAY more fun that way.
LOVE that song. Thank you for introducing me to it.
I love the shoes!! Where did you get them??
@Miss Bunting: Haha, you never know!
@S.: Thanks! I got them from whichgoose on etsy- they are vintage ones that she glammed up a bit with beads and lace 
I love that you danced barefoot! So sweet – and your first dance looks incredibly romantic!
I can’t get over how gorgeous you look!!! I heart your wedding look, Mrs. E!
Your wedding shoes are so pretty! I love that you danced barefoot on the grass – that does sound romantic.
I can honestly say I’ve never considered dancing barefoot, but your decision looks amazing!
I love that first picture and that you did your dance barefoot. Your wedding was just pure romance!
Mrs. Earrings, Fresno, CA/ Nelson, New Zealand Age and Occupation: 20, Student, Wannabe Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 19, Photography Student Engagement Date: February 14, 2010 Wedding Date: January 2011 Venue: Gardens of the World About Me: I'm a girl from down under who grew up in Indonesia and I'm marrying a California boy. I'm addicted to all things sweet, have never met a chocolate silk pie than can get the better of me, and have dreams of one day being a fulltime novelist. I go weak in the knees for lace, tea cups, and a beautifully crafted sentence. When I get excited about something (whether it is historical linguistics or the Beatles) I tend to go overboard in research, and planning this wedding is no different. Mr. Earrings is my high school sweetheart, my best friend, and somehow we combine all our quirks into one big happy mess.
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