Weddingbee Blog

It was almost time for our first look, but I had to put on some special jewelry first.

Photo by Meredith Perdue

You might remember me asking for help finding the perfect accessories for our wedding day.

I contemplated making a necklace but that seemed like too cumbersome of a task. I also thought about buying something from Swarovski—Mr. Brooch has bought me a few items there, which I love—but, the week before the wedding I couldn’t find anything and couldn’t really afford anything, either.

Along with some other small, last-minute wedding dreams, I was kind of upset about it for a day or two; but when it was our wedding day, and I put on the pearl set that my grandmother gave to me (”in case I couldn’t find anything else”), I was so glad that I didn’t buy anything.

I highly recommend wearing something “old” or “borrowed” if it’s from someone who means something to you. It really does make the day and everything in it that much more special.

I am extremely close to my grandmother and it felt so good to wear something special from her.

Wearing the jewelry also made me feel as if I honoring my granddad. Like I mentioned, he gave my grandmother the pearls on their wedding day, something like a billion years ago! My grandmother says she’s going to ask my two younger sisters if they want to wear the set, as well.

My grandfather couldn’t attend the wedding because he has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; also know as Lou Gehrig’s disease), but I swear to you: as I put on these earrings, I could see him there beside me. He was healthy, happy, smiling, and moving.

I love you, James! You are amazing.

Will anything you’ll wear on your wedding day have a special significance?

*Photos by Meredith Perdue

Miss a recap? Join in!

• We took pictures, rehearsed, and gave out presents.
• We ate Snickers cake and there was a special reunion.
• Wedding morning was finally upon us.
• The bridesmaids dressed in fancy robes.
• I get a makeover.
• My mom and me have some time.
• Meanwhile, the groomsmen hangout and take some pictures.
• My bridal suite and special things await me.
• I get a sweet surprise: chiavari chairs!
• I slip into my gown and become a bride!