When I left off, my dress was in progress, or in limbo, as I called it. Right after that last picture was taken, my mom drove me to the airport to catch my flight home to Los Angeles and Mr. Archer. Then, I waited (not so patiently, tbh) for just over a week while Momma Archer’s nimble fingers worked their magic to finish my dress. I was so excited when that big box was delivered, to see my dress completed and have it in my possession. I definitely had a moment of OMGSOSOON, and must admit that I did a little dance—thorough testing, you know. And that weekend, I played dress up at a friend’s gorgeous home in the Hollywood Hills and had my bridal portraits made.
A confession—we shot these the day after my shower and our joint bachelor(ette) here in LA, and after excessive amounts of revelry and champagne, I was feeling rough. I was not in love with the idea of getting done up, a photo shoot, or anything but sleeping it off, really. It is a testament to Jhovany’s skill that he managed to hide the hot mess. I mean, I even forgot to wear my engagement ring—who does that? Regardless, my mom was really pleased with these pictures, so mission accomplished.
All bridal session images by Jhovany Quiroz, Monstrous Joy Photography.
How did you feel when your wedding dress was delivered? Did you have a bridal session, or another photo shoot in it?
Such a gorgeous dress! Your mother is a talented woman! You look so beautiful!
Pics of your dress and you in it!!! Looking amazing too, I might add. Love the hair flowers and your adorable dimples! You look joyous in these pics.
Amazing!!! I can’t believe your mom made that. And you look gorgeous!
Awww you look gorgeous!!! I LOVE those last two especially, you look like you’re genuinely grinning
Between your dress and headpiece, my jaw dropped! You look absolutely gorgeous!
Simply stunning, your mom did a wonderful job on your dress!
OMG! You’re the cutest. Kudos to your mom – she is an amazing seamstress! Your dress is gorgeous.
I’m loving your recaps because you were one of the first Miss Bee’s I started following when I found the ‘bee.
Seriously LOVE your dress. Your mom is amazing! My mom made my bridesmaid dresses…but wouldn’t even think about my wedding dress!
OMG, so beautiful! I can’t get over your dress- your mom is so talented!
Absolutely beautiful! So lucky that you have such an incredibly talented mother! You look stunning.
I love these pictures! I actually bought the same dress and haven’t had the alterations done yet. I love seeing how it looks when it is all done and you look gorgeous in it! Your groom is going to die when he sees you!
SO STUNNING! These pictures are beautiful and it’s so great your mom made your dress: my mom made mine, too, and it’s so special to me!!
You look gorgeous in those pics, really it seems you can’t take a bad picture.
Mrs. Archer, Los Angeles/New Orleans Age and Occupation: 26, Marketing and Consultant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Actor-Writer, Fitness Instructor Engagement Date: May 15, 2011 Wedding Date: October 2012 Venue: the Columns Hotel About Me: I’ve been in love with Mr. Archer for my entire adult life. After over seven years, two of them long distance, we're thrilled to (finally!) be planning a sweet Southern jazzy Jewish destination wedding. Working in marketing for a clothing company and running a niche consulting company with Mr. A, life is crazy, in the best possible way! I adore Saints football, dressing up, dance television, bright colors, beautiful things, and alliteration. When I’m not working, sleeping, or smooching my handsome fiancé, I’m making lists, cooking, or eating or drinking something yummy, bargain-shopping, and still oogling my heirloom engagement ring....ooh, sparkly!
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