After a morning spent getting ready with my girls, I just had one final preparation to take care of: the dress!
I didn’t buy a pretty hanger with my new last name or anything. I tried to use a wooden hanger with a bit of our “wedding ribbon” tied around it, but the dress kept falling off, so I ended up using the plastic hanger. Oh well. It barely made the picture anyway.
I stepped into the dress and my sister and mom helped zip it up.
After a tense moment when my sister messed up the logistics of securing my bra to the dress so it wouldn’t show, I was in.
The dress was on, but I wasn’t done yet. I had to put my belt on…
…and attach my brooch to it.
I got a little help blinging up my dress.
Next up was my favorite part of my bridal ensemble: my lace bolero.
And with that, I became a bride!
Add some flowers…
…and a veil…
…and I was ready to get married!
All photos by Andrew Collings Photography
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Practice Makes Perfect – Our rehearsal
Hitting Rock Bottom – Our rehearsal dinner and too many butterflies
Hair, Makeup, and Broken Mirrors – I get ready with my girl friends
I love your whole look – the updo, the red lipstick, the lace bolero, the veil…So, so classic and beautiful 
Oh my goodness….that bolero is amazing. I am NOT a fan of them in general (and I was even thinking, seeing it on the hanger, that I like the dress better without it) but WOW….once you put it on, it absolutely makes the dress! Good call!
Yay! I love the bolero…slightly biased because I had one almost exactly like it (did you get yours on Etsy, looks like it could be the same seller I used.)
The bolero totally takes the dress to the next level – you look beautiful!
Gorgeous! The bolero is really the perfect accessory for your dress!
Gorgeous! And I agree with everyone else…the bolero was the best decision ever!
Your whole look is amazing… beautiful!! you look like a true bride
You look gorgeous!
Completely off topic question- do you plan on writing a post about preparing for a wedding while studying for the bar?
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
Beautiful photos!You did an amazing job on your flowers, too!
@jlm: hmmm…I hadn’t planned on it, but I guess I could. Anything in particular you’d want to hear about?
@Mrs. Treasure: @Mrs. Treasure:
Me too! Looks great with your dress!
Mrs. Treasure, Chicago Age and Occupation: 24, Law Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Equity Analyst Engagement Date: July 30, 2011 Wedding Date: September 2012 Venue: Saint James Chapel at Quigley Prep/Murphy Auditorium About Me: I was born and raised in Indiana, but now live in sweet home Chicago. I'm a third-year law student and aspiring trial lawyer, which means Mr. T never wins an argument. Other than Mr. T, I love singing, exploring the Chicago restaurant scene, and Notre Dame football. We met in a musical (just like my parents!) and after 4 years together, we are excited to be planning our urban "destination" wedding.
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