Passport To Love: Early Riser

Passport To Love: Early Riser

June 23rd, 2011 @ 4:25 pm by Mrs. Elephant
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I think I’ve mentioned it once before, but I’m an early riser. I usually get up early to walk Gypsy, but even without her around (like vacations) I still tend to wake up early. I try to go back to sleep, but it hardly ever works. I feel bad for Mr. E who is the typical night owl—early mornings are not for him.

This was no different for the morning of the wedding. I felt like I had a decent night before the wedding sleep (in bed around 11 and up around 4), but MOH Navy and BM Philly were still sleeping so I didn’t want to get up and turn on the TV or anything. I texted Mama E’s phone and surprisingly got a response from my dad. I think I get my early riser tendency from him. We texted back and forth for a little bit until I decided to walk over to their hotel. We’ll just say that the knocked out Mama E was surprised to see me climb into bed with them.

As strange as it may seem, laying there talking with my parents was the perfect way to start the wedding day.

We chatted about the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner, and how great it was to spend time with our guests (some of which were friends and family that they have not seen in years). We discussed the weather, again, and said a little prayer for the day to go off without any major issues. Talking with them was such a calming experience, and before we knew it was time for breakfast. Mom and Dad decided to head back over with me so they could join us girls for the free hotel breakfast.

Texas shaped waffles, how cute!

After breakfast and a shower, I got dressed for the day. Side note: a getting ready outfit was something that totally slipped my mind. The week of the wedding I made a trip to Old Navy to search for a white hoodie, but the only options were pretty thick and I knew I would be too hot in it. I picked up some black carpi yoga pants and a blue/green stripped shirt and called it a day. Mama E and Aunt Bunny to the rescue! As I got out of the shower Saturday morning I found a light weight, white hoodie which was perfect for getting ready (and feeling a little bridal). Love you Mama E & Aunt B!

BM Aggie and me relaxing in the hotel

MOH Navy secured a hotel cart and it was time to check out, load up and head for the venue!

Will you be wearing anything special to get ready for the wedding?

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18 Responses to “Passport To Love: Early Riser”

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

I totally forgot about the getting ready clothes until the week of the wedding, too! Glad you were able to find something that was cute and comfortable.

6/23/11 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I can’t remember how long ago I bought it (meaning, way in advance) but I got a short sleeved white hoodie for just this purpose. Great minds!

6/23/11 @ 4:36 pm (reply)

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bRooklynRocks (message) 3,769 posts, Honey bee

My FSIL gave me a silk bridal robe that has ‘bride’ on it in a swirly font. I absolutely love it and it’s packed and ready as my ‘getting ready’ outfit. I thought it was so cute you climbing into bed with your parents. And check out that Texas shaped waffle. Must have some in Houston next week

6/23/11 @ 4:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Maid (message) 86 posts, Worker bee

I think it is so awesome/sweet that you spent the early hours of your day with your parents! Love it! And it totally sounds like something I would do!

6/23/11 @ 4:58 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

That sounds like a perfect way to start your wedding day!

6/23/11 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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PitBulLover (message) 8,322 posts, Bee Keeper

that sounds like a very nice way to start the day and the texas waffle is too cute!

6/23/11 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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Miss Sparkler (message) 423 posts, Helper bee

I absolutely love the way you started your day! So special

6/23/11 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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amnystik (message) 4,800 posts, Honey bee

I love that you got to spend that time with your parents like that in the beginning of the day! It’s so sweet and something definitely worth having as a memory! =)

6/23/11 @ 6:34 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 779 posts, Busy bee

I am just opting for a robe over a tank top to get ready. I want to make sure that it isn’t something that will mess up my hair when I take it off. But I suppose I should think about what to wear to breakfast

6/23/11 @ 6:35 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@Mrs. Tartlet: It’s so funny because I would always see getting ready pics here on the Bee and think I need something to wear… and then just not do anything. Guess too many other things took precedence.

@bRooklynRocks: What a sweet FSIL! I hope you have a safe trip to Texas next week!!

@Miss Maid: @Mrs. Cardigan: @PitBulLover: @Miss Sparkler: @amnystik: It almost reminded me of being a kid climbing into bed, definitely something I won’t forget

6/23/11 @ 7:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,175 posts, Honey bee

I love how close you are with your parents, your wake up story is so sweet! And those waffles are awesome!

6/23/11 @ 7:59 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Earrings (message) 2,481 posts, Buzzing bee

On my wedding morning I got up early and sat on the end of my parents’ bed and talked to them too It was perfect.

6/23/11 @ 8:19 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hyena (message) 1,882 posts, Buzzing bee

I wouldn’t have thought of a getting-ready outfit either, but luckily my MOH was a step ahead and got me a cute “Sexy Little Bride” tank top.

6/23/11 @ 8:38 pm (reply)

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mightywombat (message) 3,345 posts, Sugar bee

Oh, that’s so sweet! When I was a bridesmaid at my oldest friend’s wedding, I spent the night at her house in the days beforehand. One of my favorite pictures of her is of her in bed in the morning with her mom and brother all lying there chatting. It was SO sweet and reminded me how we’d all used to do that when I would sleep over at their house as a kid.

6/23/11 @ 11:42 pm (reply)

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alvina (message) 807 posts, Busy bee

What a chill morning! The Texas waffle was so cute!! :] So glad you got to spend some quiet moments with your parents. :]

6/24/11 @ 12:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Snow Cone (message) 1,026 posts, Bumble bee

I think that’s genius to sneak in some last lounge time with the parents. Plus, that waffle looks scrumptious!

6/24/11 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Gazelle (message) 994 posts, Busy bee

Thank you for reminding me! I need to remember getting ready clothes. Really, they aren’t very exciting. Just capri leggings and a button up, plus I picked up a robe for when I’m getting my make up done with photos. It sounds like you had a great relaxing start to the day!

6/28/11 @ 1:21 pm (reply)

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