Monnie Eloped!!! Pro pics inside!

[monarch64]

After being engaged for over a year, buying our first house, my now-husband experiencing a job lay-off, and lots of other fun life circumstances, we decided in September to choose a destination and get married! We took a wonderful, five day trip to a small island off South Carolina a couple of weeks ago. I really loved that we sort of threw everything together at the last minute, it was stress-free, exciting, and very romantic and fun. I went through a little trouble over finding a gown, but a few weeks before we left, I won a gorgeous Rivini sample gown from 2006 on ebay that just happened to have been pre-owned by PS's lovely Gypsy! It was total kismet, because it fit perfectly and needed no alterations save a bustle that was done by a good friend of mine, gratis. My raw silk hair flower was made by the talented/also lovely Clairitek!

Here are some pics, without further ado. I will try to add more to this thread as I receive them from our delightful photographer (it was her first time photographing a wedding, but she was a natural and I'm so glad we went with her!)

 

[monarch64]

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[monarch64]

The wind really wreaked havoc on my hair, but I honestly didn't care. I did my own hair/makeup, btw.

 

[MonkeyPie]

So, so, SO pretty! It looks like such an amazing day, wind and all. I think the picture where he's holding up your skirt is seriously cute, too. Congrats!!!

 

[blacksand]

Gorgeous! Congratulations to you both, you look so happy and carefree! I love it. I wish you a wonderful long life together.

 

[decodelighted]

CONGRATS!!! Relaxed and phenomenally gorgeous .... i even love his leather thongs! Adorbs!

 

[missy]

So pretty!! Congrats and best wishes!!

I love a beach wedding!!

 

[mary poppins]

Congratulations! What a beautiful, private wedding. I love the pictures - your first-time photographer was great!

 

[swimmer]

love it! love you!

 

[monarch64]

Thanks everyone! I forgot to add that the day of our ceremony was the nicest weather we had the whole time we were there--every other day it was either raining, cold (high 40's), or foggy to the point you couldn't see the beach from our oceanfront room! We were extremely lucky. Our officiant (a firecracker of a gal, loved her!) has been marrying people for 10 years and she said she's NEVER married a couple in the rain, so I guess she was our good luck charm.

Here's a pic of the beautiful floral arrangement my love had sent to our room while I was getting ready.

 

[princesss]

Gorgeous, Monnie! I couldn't be happier for you two.

 

[packrat]

Gorgeous Monnie! What a beautiful bride and lovely couple..I really dig the picture w/the sand heart..it's like a postcard!

 

[Kaleigh]

Gorgeous!!!! Big congrats to you both. The pics are just stunning!!!! xo

 

[Skippy123]

You two look like you were made for each other!!! beautiful and happy, congrats

 

[slg47]

congratulations monnie!!! you look absolutely gorgeous in that dress

 

[sillyberry]

Yeah!!! The pictures are beautiful and I love that you were just able to Make. It. Happen!!!

 

[gemgirl]

You are a stunning couple and you made an absolutely beautiful, radiant bride! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!!!

 

[allycat0303]

Hi Monnie,

I'm so happy that I came upon this post! Having followed your journey, I'm SO happy for you. What a beautiful wedding, and I especially love the picture of the heart in the sand. You are simply glowing in your pictures. Best wishes to you and your husband!

 

[onedrop]

Wow! Congratulations on your marriage Monnie. You and your new hubby and your pictures are just gorgeous. So romantic!

 

[PintoBean]

Congratulations Monnie! You look gorgeous on your special day! The pictures are incredible - you and your husband look like your stepped out of a spread from a wedding magazine! So much happiness

 

[ame]

These are amazing, CONGRATULATIONS. You look beautiful, and I love the elopement. Just you two, gorgeous locale, awesome.

 

[iheartscience]

You look stunning-what a gorgeous wedding! Congratulations!

 

[OUpearlgirl]

I LOVE THESE PICTURES! You two really show what it's all about. You look so happy, in love, and relaxed. Not to mention, you both look GREAT!!

So happy for you, dear Monnie!

 

[risingsun]

What a beautiful wedding. Many congrats You looked fabulous, too

 

[artdecogirl]

You are a lovely bride and the pics turned out awesome, Congratulations to you both!

 

[Grlsbestfrnd]

What a romantic wedding! You looked beautiful. Congrats!!

 

[swingirl]

You look gorgeous!! Congratulations on your marriage. You look so happy!

 

[rosetta]

Congrats monnie you both look faaaaaabulous!

Best wishes for your married life xoxo

 

[monarch64]

Thank you so much, everyone! It was a wonderful day and I'm glad I could share it here with my PS friends!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

OH! MY! You looking stunning! Great pics--thanks for sharing; and congrats!

cheers--Sharon