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After our first look and a little bride and groom love, we separated to prepare for the ceremony. This was a big moment, you guys. Just looking at the pictures, I tear up!

My veil. Oh. My sweet, sweet veil. It was by far my favorite accessory of the day. When I put it on, I knew our time was finally here. I truly felt like a bride.

Photo by Meredith Perdue & Graham Terhune

We all experience those moments when all of the sudden our emotions hit us. This was my moment.

Luckily, I had a bunch of women around to help me gather myself.

It wasn’t easy, though. The tears kept coming.

“You’re OK! You’re OK!” I think that’s probably what I was saying to myself. Get it together!!

My grandmother purchased he veil for me from Priscilla of Boston. It was cathedral length with Swarovski crystals throughout… it was truly pine.

Then there was my bee charm! Boy, did I feel special to have this charm! I knew it had just passed through the hands of recently wed bees, and I as I latched it to my bouquet, I felt an immense sense of pride.

Then there was my parents’ wedding bands. Not a lot of people knew they were attached to my bouquet. My parents are divorced and remarried (my mom, recently widowed), and it may not have seemed appropriate to everyone. It was my bouquet, though, and I wanted them there.

My mom helped me tie ribbon on the bouquet around the rings. She was so incredibly honored that I would be carrying them on this day. She’s never stopped loving my father. It was our little moment that only we shared and understood.

It was perfect.

Growing Wild did a phenomenal job on my bouquet, too.

The blush tones were an exact match to what I had in mind all along.

There I was…

All ready to go. I was ready to walk down the aisle and see my groom!!

Ready to become a wife.

What were the moments like right before you walked down the aisle?

Were they emotional?

*All photos by Meredith Perdue & Graham Terhune.

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• 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!
• I put on special jewelry, and think of someone special.
• We did a first look and had a special time of bride and groom love.