We arrived at the chapel with a few moments to spare. The boys were hiding out in the back hallway, so I went into the bridal room with my parents and bridesmaids.
My nerves had returned, so I drank a glass of water and just tried to breathe. The moments before the ceremony began are a bit of a blur because I had so much rushing through my head. My inner monologue went something like this:
Don’t cry. You’re about to get married. Married! That’s so crazy! Are you so excited? You should be excited. Why aren’t you excited? What’s wrong with you? Every bride is exuberantly joyful on her wedding day. No, it’s OK. Don’t cry. Just breathe.
We took the elevator upstairs to the chapel…
…where I saw my godson and ring-bearer for the first time.
As we lined up in the hallway…
…I could hear my friend, A, singing the music we’d carefully chosen.
I couldn’t believe that it was my wedding day. Just around the corner were all our family members and friends. Today was the day we had planned for 14 months, and it was all happening.
I heard the music change and knew that it was time to walk down the aisle.
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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
All Dressed Up – I become a bride
The Somethings – Old, new, borrowed, blue
The Guys Get Ready – Mr. T and the rest of the guys get dressed and head to the church
Goin’ to the Chapel – We head to the chapel and fix a wardrobe malfunction on the way
You look absolutely stunning – I’m dying to see the ceremony photos!
It’s so hard to imagine ahead of time how you’ll feel right before you walk down the aisle. I thought I would be a nervous wreck, but instead I was just calm. Honestly, I wasn’t even excited – just frozen in time. Such an odd feeling. My dad distracted me with his dad jokes, so I forgot I was about to walk down the aisle until I heard Canon in D.
Love the inner monologue, I know I’ll have one going the morning of my wedding
You can’t tell you are nervous at all, you just look stunning!
oh you look gorgeous. I agree with Mrs. Pony, you can’t tell that you’re nervous at all!
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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