Passport To Love: All Hands On Dress

Passport To Love: All Hands On Dress

July 6th, 2011 @ 4:35 pm by Mrs. Elephant
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It was all hands on deck when it came to getting me into that big white dress!

One thing that I asked for prior to the wedding was to keep the group inside the bridal suite to a minimum. I really wanted to relax and enjoy the getting ready process without 20 million people in and out of the room. I truly cherished this time with my four best friends and my mom.

MOH Navy took the reigns and started the timely process of lacing up my corset back. BM Cali and BM Philly were there for me to lean on while the back was tightened.

Passport To Love: All Hands On Dress : wedding dallas pictures pro pics recap 46

Almost done.

Our videographer Austin Walton was there to catch the last bit of lacing up the dress.

Looks like the natural highlights are peaking out

With the dress laced up, it was time for Vetty to show Mama E how to add the gorgeous veil that she gifted me. It was very important for me to have these shots because some of my favorite pictures from my parents’ wedding were those of my mom and grandmother putting on her veil. You’ll notice that my original blue earrings did make an appearance on our wedding day in Mama E’s ears.

Dress and veil complete, it was time to add all of the fun details including my borrowed earrings, my necklace, garters and shoes.

One last spritz of perfume.

I took a moment to let it all soak in. Two years of planning and the day was finally here. I was finally a bride!

I was also a bride who was excited to go. It was almost time to meet Mr. E for our first look!

Next up: Mr. E gets ready…with sock puppets?

Will you have a big crowd with you to get ready or will you keep the number down?

All photos from Lynn Michelle

Catch up on the Elephant recaps, Passport To Love:

Wedding Week

Getting Ready & First Look

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21 Responses to “Passport To Love: All Hands On Dress”

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

That photo of your mom helping you get your veil on is so touching. That look on your face… priceless!

7/6/11 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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blu77 (message) 1,044 posts, Bumble bee

I’m really enjoying these recaps. I love that pic of you & your mom too!

7/6/11 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Doily (message) 637 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful! Your dress is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see the first look pictures, I always love those!

7/6/11 @ 4:49 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hippo (message) 1,008 posts, Bumble bee

Awww… such a sweet set of photos! I love your jewelry (and even Mama E’s earrings) and those shoes are AMAZING!

7/6/11 @ 4:50 pm (reply)

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

So pretty! You look so calm in that last picture!

7/6/11 @ 5:00 pm (reply)

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

I love those photos with Mama E, so sweet! And your face in the last picture says it all. So content and ready.

7/6/11 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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Ryna (message) 4,207 posts, Honey bee

Beautiful photos! and love the group pics!!!!
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I’m keeping it to just my girls. No Parents ALLOWED!!!! (trust me, it’s for the best! After we’re dressed and the guys are dressed, we’re all getting together for drinks/shots and neither my parents nor his approve of drinking.) Plus, I really don’t want my mom or his mom annoying the hell out of me on that day. They can play “hostess” while waiting for us

7/6/11 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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shushu1208 (message) 1,296 posts, Bumble bee

You look so beautiful! I wish that I was that calm during the wedding day :-). Love all the details!

7/6/11 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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tocarat (message) 324 posts, Helper bee

I love how close you and your mama are! And you look so pretty!!!

7/6/11 @ 5:26 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

Beautiful photos. That last one of you is so full of happiness and anticipation!

7/6/11 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

E, looking at these photos gave me butterflies inside…..
you. look. perfect.

7/6/11 @ 5:50 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Zebra (message) 1,044 posts, Bumble bee

Awwww I love that picture of you holding on to your girls!! You look beautiful!

7/6/11 @ 7:50 pm (reply)

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

I love that photo of you and your Mom smiling at each other - what wonderful memories to cherish!

7/6/11 @ 11:22 pm (reply)

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

I adore that last photo of you–the ultimate zen bride, and you look perfectly content! Just lovely, E.

7/7/11 @ 12:02 am (reply)

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

Thank you so much everyone for the sweet comments!!

@Mrs. Hippo: Amazing and killer, they didn’t last too long

7/7/11 @ 12:25 am (reply)

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TamJam (message) 208 posts, Helper bee

Beau~tee~ful pics!!! I don’t want a big crowd either. I’m going to get hair and makeup done with my girls but for the last few moments putting on my dress, I just want it to be me and my mom.

7/7/11 @ 1:43 am (reply)

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wendy liondance

I think the bride always be the most beautiful person in the world!

7/7/11 @ 2:32 am (reply)

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mama E

Mrs E. thank you for the pic of you and I and the viel. It brought back the best memories of 34 years ago when my Mom ( your Mom Mom) placed my viel on my head with love. sweet memories. thanks.

7/7/11 @ 8:25 am (reply)

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winter.wedding2011 (message) 165 posts, Blushing bee

I got teary eyed looking at these - can’t wait to feel those feeling on my day =)
I plan on only me and my MOH and 2 BM’s … my mother is too old to share in that hectic morning - but she will be there for the day =)

7/7/11 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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