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As soon as the ring warming was complete, it was time for the procession to begin. The guys were lined up in the back of the gallery and made their way to the front, with King Hippo and our officiant pulling up the rear.

The Old 97’s song Question played as the wedding party processed. Play the song… you’ll feel like you were there!

Once the guys were settled at the front, with King Hippo and the officiant stationed safely on the platform, it was time for the ladies to make their entrance. The five members of the house party started, each walking down the center aisle then sitting in their designated seat near the front of the gallery. They were followed by the bridesmaids, who remained standing at the front.

Now, what you can’t see from these pictures is the shuffling/dragging/fussing that Mama Hippo and I are doing at the back of the gallery at this point. See, Mama Hippo was convinced that King Hippo could see me as we were waiting in the wings… behind the NINE ladies of the wedding party. In her attempt to “hide” me, she was trying to pull me quickly to the side while saying in a loud whisper, “He’s going to see you! We need to move!” but in a long dress with a train and shoes of death, being moved quickly with a tug wasn’t in the cards, and I nearly toppled over. I don’t know if Mama Hippo was nervous about her walk down the aisle or what, but she was really concerned about him seeing me and wanted to get me moved, stat, and I wasn’t too happy about nearly falling on my ass just moments before I was about to walk down the aisle. I mean, I was about to walk down the aisle! It’s OK if he sees me! The whole episode was completely frenzied and lasted less than a minute, but I remember saying, “Stop!!! Just. Stop!” in my angriest loud whisper. Not my proudest moment. We both shook it off, and got prepared for our grand entrance.

Anyone else have a not-so-proud moment during their wedding? C’mon… I can’t be the only one!

Miss a Hippo Recap?

• We finished up our last minute projects and hung out with the family.
• The ladies met up for lunch.
• We rehearsed for the big show.
• We had an amazing rehearsal dinner.
• The girls got their hair did, and I put on my face.
• I get all bridal.
• I take bridal portraits and pictures with the ladies.
• The guys get ready and take photos.
• We get a sneak peek of the reception venue.
• The wedding party warms the rings.
• Our guest warm the rings.