As the minutes ticked by, I started to get a little anxious that my dress wasn’t on. But I was also nervous about putting it on. I knew that once I was dressed the day would become very real, and I didn’t know how much longer I could hold my emotions together. The room was filling and getting louder, and I wasn’t hearing anything specific, just noise. Somebody asked me how I was feeling, and I think I responded with a hint of panic: “I just want to get my dress on!”
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The beauty, Casablanca 2037
So, everyone was in my room and I couldn’t change in front of everyone. MOH Wino took the dress down and we went into the bathroom to get the dress on. And then we moved to a prettier scene for the finishing touches.
Holding my dress up to be zipped / Headband by AmieNoel Designs on Etsy
Genie Mom and BM Sis zipping and buttoning, both sniffling quietly
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Holding myself together. It’s real. I’m getting married today.
My pretty pink shoes! They are Nina Electra in fuchsia.
Necklace by JaniceMarie on Etsy / Bracelet from Macy’s
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The moment seemed quiet. I was certainly very much in my head and feeling an overwhelming sense of emotion. I was grateful for my mom and sister and best friend to share this moment with. And I was happy to turn around to more of my favorite women. With last instructions from Sara, it was time to head off to our first-look location.
I love the shape of your dress, you looked amazing!
you look absolutely stunning! looking forward to the rest of your recaps 
Oh! We are dress twins! I also wore mine with a belt. You look stunning in it!
Oh my gosh Genie, you look absolutely stunning and that dress looks like it was made for you!
You look absolutely gorgeous!!! I love your dress & headband!
Oh my gosh Mrs Genie, you are so STUNNING! I especially love the “its real” photo!
Boy, do I recognize the look on your face as you’re trying to hold it together! I love your sparky headband.
Mrs. Genie, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 23, Admissions Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Biotechnology Engagement Date: July 3, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2012 Venue: Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center About Me: I am bibliophile and Disney nerd who is marrying her science genius high school sweetheart in not one, but two, weddings! When I am not working or wedding planning, I am usually found reading a book (or my Nook), weeping at an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, or frolicking in Disneyland. Mr. Genie is usually found rolling his eyes at my eccentric behaviors while playing Diablo III, solving great big science problems, and introducing me to highbrow television like Breaking Bad. We are getting married in a traditional American wedding, jetting to Costa Rica, and coming back for a traditional Bengali wedding one month later! I can’t wait to share all my plans with the Hive! "You ain’t never had a friend like me!"
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