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Mrs. Brooch, Arlington, VA Age and Occupation: 25, Writer/Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Front Desk Manager Engagement Date: October 3, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Oxon Hill Manor About Me: I’m an indecisive girlie-girl with a motor mouth, can-do attitude, and knack for making others laugh. I dream of becoming a best selling novelist like Elizabeth Gilbert or Julie Powell (a girl can dream, right?), and love long road trips, a beautiful countryside, music, blogs, books, and all things vintage/thrift/antique/or homemade. I’m a Virgo, i.e. overly sensitive, emotional, and critical, and there’s no such thing as short and sweet in my world. I want to say and do it all. Mr. Brooch grounds me. I point where to go and he figures out the way. He’s a pragmatic fancy-pants who enjoys video games and movies. We both adore our mutt, Rocky, and spending time with our amazingly supportive family and friends. We’re planning a garden wedding with a formal reception with lots of whimsy and unique, Southern-inspired details.
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Unlike me, Mr. Brooch only needed about 30 minutes to get ready. From what he tells me about the morning of the wedding, he was ready awhile before the photographer even got there. He said he and his boys spent the morning hanging out in the lobby of the Hampton Inn, which is where all the family stayed, too.

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Photo by Meredith Perdue

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My nephew Noah looks a little bored, huh?

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I love this next picture…

Doesn’t Mr. B look like he could be the next president of the United States? He’s so deep in thought in this photo and there’s a sparkle and reassurance in his eye. I adore that soft smile, too!

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I think the guys started to loosen up a little before they finally left to the venue. Whenever I think of this time Mr. Brooch had before the wedding, it makes me smile. I imagine he got more and more nervous, and maybe even a little giddy.

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I imagine his friends were giving him little tidbits of advice, too. Do guys do that sort of thing?

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I love this next photo of Mr. Brooch, too and all his closest fellas walking up to our venue at Oxon Hill Manor. Don’t they look great? I can’t help but think he had a little chip on his shoulder and felt proud of our venue, of us, and what was to come from this day forth.

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Then the lucky duck had time for a few portraits! I’m still so jealous!

Here’s a sneak peek:

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Love you, Mr. B!

Did your groom have a really relaxed morning before your wedding?

*All photos by Meredith Perdue

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11 Responses to “Pinned Together: The Grooms Have it Easy”

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Miss Honey (message)  1,071 posts, Bumble bee

President Brooch, I love it! Guys do have it easy, but I wouldn’t trade the girl time of getting pretty for anything ;)

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

Mr. Tartlet said they had TONS of spare time, and I think his brother may have run down to the bar for a drink even. ;) Such a handsome group of fellas!

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

That picture of Mr. B is so great! He looks so good in all of these pictures!

 
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Miss Ladyfingers (message)  1,119 posts, Bumble bee

I love seeing the pics of the guys - and he is so dapper!

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

Our guys had a lot of time too. They were playing cards and dominos while it took us eleventy billion hours to put on makeup. :)

 
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Miss Seal (message)  1,179 posts, Bumble bee

Mr. B looks so handsome! You’re right, the dudes really do have it easy, don’t they?!

 
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Miss Teaspoon (message)  731 posts, Busy bee

Im so jealous of the boys, we are doing our schedule at the moment, starting with a 6am wake-up, boys are sleeping until 10!

 
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Miss Teacup (message)  621 posts, Busy bee

Awww, the guys look amazing!

 
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Mrs. Cinnamon Bun (message)  1,100 posts, Bumble bee

Aw guys, and their ease of getting dressed. :)

I’m a little confused though; I’ve always understood the phrase ‘have a chip on your shoulder’ to mean you’re angry about something/wanting to fight? Mr Brooch definitely doesn’t look angry!

 
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Miss Kettle (message)  909 posts, Busy bee

If Mr. Kettle has free time before the wedding, I can just imagine him and his GM goofing off and almost falling down laughing. They always act so hilariously silly when they’re together. In fact, I hope they don’t have down time so they don’t break anything in our venue…
But I’m loving the photos of your hubby and his friends.

 
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Miss Cucumber Sandwich (message)  572 posts, Busy bee

Mr. B is such a hottie-potottie! Way to go Mrs. Brooch. I am always so jealous of guys and the lack of stress they experience on wedding morning.

 

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Mrs. Brooch
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Mrs. Brooch, Arlington, VA Age and Occupation: 25, Writer/Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Front Desk Manager Engagement Date: October 3, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Oxon Hill Manor About Me: I’m an indecisive girlie-girl with a motor mouth, can-do attitude, and knack for making others laugh. I dream of becoming a best selling novelist like Elizabeth Gilbert or Julie Powell (a girl can dream, right?), and love long road trips, a beautiful countryside, music, blogs, books, and all things vintage/thrift/antique/or homemade. I’m a Virgo, i.e. overly sensitive, emotional, and critical, and there’s no such thing as short and sweet in my world. I want to say and do it all. Mr. Brooch grounds me. I point where to go and he figures out the way. He’s a pragmatic fancy-pants who enjoys video games and movies. We both adore our mutt, Rocky, and spending time with our amazingly supportive family and friends. We’re planning a garden wedding with a formal reception with lots of whimsy and unique, Southern-inspired details.

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