Girls Wedding Primping

July 25, 2009 came so quickly! I had no idea nine months would go by so fast. I thought nine months was a pretty long engagement period, but boy was I wrong! It was a blast planning the wedding and it was finally time for the big day. And let me tell you, that big day went by in such a flash! I can't believe how quickly the day was over.

My girls and I spent the night in the wonderful Presidential Suite the night before, and we were able to wake up, grab some breakfast, and then start getting ready. My hair and makeup girls showed up that morning and began working diligently on us, getting us all beautified. John also arrived and started taking pictures of us. We spent then entire morning and afternoon in the suite getting ready. This came as a surprise to most, but I was very calm and collected. I seem to usually do well under pressure, and this was no exception. I guess being in numerous theatrical and musical performances have helped me learn how to calm my nerves. Although this wasn't just any old production - this was my wedding day! I was very excited!!!!

Below are a few pictures of the wedding prep in the suite that morning/afternoon. These pictures deserve an entire blog post!

Alexis getting her hair did


pretty necklaces


My shoes


Everyone's shoes


Finishing up my wedding gift to Greg


Aunt Kim and Mom getting ready


Christine's pretty hair


Caitlin... she's so photogenic


Anne doing Katie's hair


Christine delivering my gift to Greg


Presidential Suite primping


My turn to get ready


Bridesmaid dresses. I chose the color and they chose their styles.


My dress and shoes


I had that "I Heart Greg" shirt specially made for the wedding day!


the beautiful Dee


Cami experiencing the wonders of airbrush foundation


Mom brought bubbly!


Katie and Caitlin. They match the hotel room! Awesome.


Dee getting diva-fied


Christine is so pretty


Mom, Daddyo, and Me


Getting into the dress


lacing up the corset


Me and my girls


Getting corseted up


Dee copping a feel


Veil time


Headin' out to the limo


Elevator!


Me and my posse


In the limo

The morning and afternoon leading up to the wedding was virtually stress-free. We all had a blast getting ready together and there were really no hiccups in the day leading up to the wedding. I had so much fun being with my girls. They are my best friends (well, besides Greg)!

Once we got to the church, I started to get a little nervous. I heard the choir practicing, and they sounded amazing. It really got me thinking, "Wow, I'm really here. I'm wearing a wedding dress and I am literally about to get married." We were given our bouquets, took a few pictures in the front of the church and then spent the rest of the time waiting in the bridal room. Waiting was probably the hardest part.

My bouquet - garden roses


Everyone's bouquets


I don't even remember what we were laughing at here, but it sure does make a cute picture.


Catherine, our lovely flower girl (and Greg's cousin)


Christine and Anne


Waiting patiently


Lovely ladies!

What lies next is what will change my life forever - me marrying the love of my life!!!

Next post: the boys' getting ready. I don't know if I can get Greg to put together that post, but if anything, I'll have pictures.