i've never spent so much time getting ready...
Well we've successfully made it to reporting about the day of the wedding! I realize that I am traveling at a snail's pace updating this blog, but life is happening here in Seattle. Mike and I are busy getting settled in to the new condo, and I am becoming 'Heather Wade' more and more everyday! In the mail this week, I got my drivers license, and my new debit cards. Score! So, meanwhile, back on Sept 6, 2008 a party was unfolding....
Britt, Kim, and Chelsea graciously stayed the night at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles so that we could all gather there in the morning to get ready in one room! As you can see, we started the day off with mimosas and bloody marys.. I am so glad these girls were able to enjoy them, because my stomach was a nervous wreck! I had to send Britt's mom on a stat Imodium run. I have not been this nervous in a LONG time. They were good, actually great, butterflies, but they were sure moving!
This is the day I would gain a sister! Here are Lindsey and I all decked out and ready to get heading to the church! We were practicing hugging with my veil on. Her parents-in-law were able to keep her toddlers that morning, so she could just play with the girls! I was SO glad.
Kim, Chelsea and I have come a LONG way since our days at O'Fallon Township High School. Grace and experience have been good to us. These two women are so beautiful (inside and out) that it just humbles me.
I know, I know.. getting a little ahead of myself here. I wasn't even married at this point yet, but I had to fit in my Siena time wherever I could! This baby is stunning.. just like her mama. Thanks for sharing her Chels!
Side view. I ended up really liking my veil. I had second thoughts about it at first, but I think that is just because I had never put together such an elaborate outfit before!
Ok, so skip forward about an hour. Here we are at the church. My mom is already dressed (and BEAUTIFUL), and she is in charge of the corset. I think she must have practiced it, because she had it down the first time! Thanks mom. I loved this moment.
She had a LOT of length to work with. In the left hand corner is little Sophia looking on!
After the dress was on, Britt and Chelsea and Claire (I think she must be BEHIND the dress)were the lucky ones who got to help me put the slip on. I think this was quite challenging because there were just layers upon layers of fabric to get straight. Great job girls.
I also LOVE this moment. It actually brings tears to my eyes. After an entire morning of getting ready, I was finally put together.. ready to become Mrs. Heather Wade. I am so glad that my mom and I were able to take a snip it of time out to glow together.
Britt, Kim, and Chelsea graciously stayed the night at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles so that we could all gather there in the morning to get ready in one room! As you can see, we started the day off with mimosas and bloody marys.. I am so glad these girls were able to enjoy them, because my stomach was a nervous wreck! I had to send Britt's mom on a stat Imodium run. I have not been this nervous in a LONG time. They were good, actually great, butterflies, but they were sure moving!
This is the day I would gain a sister! Here are Lindsey and I all decked out and ready to get heading to the church! We were practicing hugging with my veil on. Her parents-in-law were able to keep her toddlers that morning, so she could just play with the girls! I was SO glad.
Kim, Chelsea and I have come a LONG way since our days at O'Fallon Township High School. Grace and experience have been good to us. These two women are so beautiful (inside and out) that it just humbles me.
I know, I know.. getting a little ahead of myself here. I wasn't even married at this point yet, but I had to fit in my Siena time wherever I could! This baby is stunning.. just like her mama. Thanks for sharing her Chels!
Side view. I ended up really liking my veil. I had second thoughts about it at first, but I think that is just because I had never put together such an elaborate outfit before!
Ok, so skip forward about an hour. Here we are at the church. My mom is already dressed (and BEAUTIFUL), and she is in charge of the corset. I think she must have practiced it, because she had it down the first time! Thanks mom. I loved this moment.
She had a LOT of length to work with. In the left hand corner is little Sophia looking on! 
After the dress was on, Britt and Chelsea and Claire (I think she must be BEHIND the dress)were the lucky ones who got to help me put the slip on. I think this was quite challenging because there were just layers upon layers of fabric to get straight. Great job girls.
I also LOVE this moment. It actually brings tears to my eyes. After an entire morning of getting ready, I was finally put together.. ready to become Mrs. Heather Wade. I am so glad that my mom and I were able to take a snip it of time out to glow together. posted by Heather at
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