Getting ready.
November 11, 2009
There are always the obligatory getting ready shots.
What they don’t show you is that I was scared. to. death.
I spent the entire morning turned upside down. Stomach in knots.
Couldn’t keep food down.
Champagne was a temporary solution, but didn’t calm me down as much as medication would have.
But napping during the ceremony is frowned upon, so I said no to a little medicinal help and braved the day.
Why was I so stressed?
This is the part where the ‘this is big and irreversible’ started sinking in.
Why so late? Well, I’m a procrastinator about everything else, why not realizations?
A wedding day is crazy. We couldn’t find anything. We couldn’t find everyone. We couldn’t get everywhere.
All through the day people kept protecting me from the little things going wrong and I am so grateful now -
You hear all of these noises around you and feel much like a deer in headlights. You can see this big thing coming towards you but can’t really react much.
I was aware that Nick seemed to be fine – the reports back and forth were clear on that. I figured he’s pretty good at faking it – how could he feel normal?!!?
The day continued. We got ready on opposite sides of the same hotel, the boys with beer in hand, the girls with champagne.
I know now why girls have attendants on the day of their wedding.
Support is good, but an extra pair of eyes are better.
I couldn’t have found my head if they hadn’t been there to assure me it was still attached.
Not to mention my shoes, earrings and other paraphernalia. I’m half convinced I would have walked out naked!
So. I will share with you the beginning of the ascent to THE event. Keep in mind that I find the photos of the boys ABSOLUTELY yummy and there may be a plethora of them.
First the girls.
Krista started on my makeup. I guess it's pretty obvious I'm not used to the process!
And the dress came on... I love this picture. It shows that it takes a village on the big day.
Abbey did her part - apparently you stab yourself with earrings if your hands are shaking.
Krista's still working on my dress back there - but look at my sister's face. She is GLOWING for ME.
Just so everyone knows? I LOVE my veil.
On the way to the church, my nerves were still nuts so I reminded myself just why we women go through this hullabaloo.
Dad needed a little help and Allie was happy to assist.
I just can't help but think they're adorable.
During the guy’s morning… (all storylines are TOTALLY my own invention – it just LOOKS this way…)
Brady was feeling a bit devilish and needed someone to distract Nick. Jesse was happy to come to the rescue.
The challenge.
And the competition started... both determined to win.
Jesse: Mwahahahaha. Nick: I won't let you win this!
Jesse: Ha! Your wedding day excitement isn't even enough to give you superhuman strength, you mere MORTAL! I have NO MERCY!
MEANWHILE... on BRADY's side of the room...
Okay, Okay. Back to real life.
I’ve decided to wait on the guys photos a bit to do them as group shots… and so will only add a few more of their getting ready bits.
OH MY GOSH. She got the eye crinkles. These make me weak in the knees. I want to lick them. I go all fuzzy when he gives me an eye crinkles smile.
Jesse, with a total lack of respect for the fact that it's MY DAY, tries to hog the camera to celebrate his win.
Look, ladies! Look at what's about to walk down the aisle toward ME!
Ah well, the casual work is over. Time to get the man leg-shackled!
Oh man, these pics brought tears to my eyes, especially the ones of your Dad…so handsome
I am glad you had so many people there to distract/help you! You are most certainly loved.