eleven {twelve} eleven: getting ready

Mama getting made-up

Jenny & Anita

the girls conspiring in the corner

brother & sister

it takes a lot of product!

needing a sip chug

opening the watch I got him

reading the card from my soon to be husband

mimosa with a message

not taking off that Ranger shirt until the last minute

my handsome guy

relaxing while getting my makeup done

getting falsies applied

my parents letting me "borrow" their wedding bands

he needed a little help with his tie

my parents wedding bands were my "something borrowed"

checking out all the work

soon to be . . .

the boys took a moment to lounge by the pool

looks like they're having a good time

Jenny getting help from her Mom to do the last fasten on her dress

getting zipped and fastened

Leslie had a team work on her dress

Mom and Leslie putting in my veil

seeing my Dad for the first time all done up

Leslie helped me with my garter & shoes

with my Gramma Shields

with my brother and Gramma Dennis

everyone lining up to start walking down the aisle

one last look before it's go-time!

The morning started at the hotel where the girls all met me to have their hair and makeup done.  They each brought snacks and we even had a few mimosas.  My Mom had her hair and makeup done first by my girl and then she got started on me.  My friend did each of the girls hair and makeup before going home to get ready herself.  

The boys all got ready at the hotel as well and Allen of course needed help with his tie.  I'm so thankful for his friends/groomsmen that they took care of him all morning and made sure he ate as well.

The morning seemed to just fly by and next thing I knew it was time to head to the chapel to get dressed. The girls and I all got dressed in the bridal suite at the chapel then went to take photos around the back of the church for a little bit.  The boys all hung out downstairs in the church, watching tv and playing with the kids before they were called to begin the processional.

Both my Grandma's came into the room to see me before hand and that was such a special moment for me that my Mom was able to capture on camera.  I'm so very thankful for each of them and what amazing women I have in my life. 

Next thing I knew it was time to head over to the fireside room to wait for my turn to walk down the aisle and this is when the nerves hit!

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