Holy crap I can't believe I did it. The reception just ended and I didn't have a drop of makeup on the entire time. Just a week ago I wouldn't have been caught dead in public without my mascara and there I was walking down the aisle in my wedding dress barefaced. It feels so surreal even though it just happened. I thought I was up all night but apparently I was out cold by 1:00 according to my husband. It was a rough night sleep but when we were officially up at around 8 we started to get ready. Funny thing is that without the makeup it took me about as long as my husband to get ready. My hair was essentially a more polished version of my bed head so it didn't take long. Since it was too late to cancel the camera man we did a photo shoot with my parents and sister and mother in law (probably the only photos of me without makeup in existence.) I was also surprised to see literally every bridesmaid didn't have makeup on. It's petty but I felt a lot more confident knowing I wouldn't be the only naked face. Some of the bridesmaids also wear makeup every day so seeing them (who are way more pretty than me) feeling just as vulnerable was calming. We headed out to the church where the ceremony was held. Most of the guests were there already and my husband was there waiting for me as well. I took a deep breath and entered knowing pretty much everyone I knew was on the other side. I was so excited and nervous I wasn't really thinking about myself but apparently my face was beet read and I was smiling from ear to ear. We exchanged vows and when it was time to kiss I practically fell into his arms. We went to the reception hall and I put my sunglasses on. My little cousin wanted to wear them so that didn't last long 😂 The rest of the reception went well. I felt a little naked still but I've grown used to it by then. We drank, danced, ate some delicious cake (which was easier not having lipstick to worry about.) One of the memorable moments relating to not having makeup was when my mom said she was glad to see me and my sister's freckles again. She said we looked like when we were little 😖 We had our final dance and after that headed to our room where I'm writing this now. Looking at some of the pictures family sent me I can definitely see what they were talking about. I looked like a tomato but at least I was a happy tomato. I can't believe it's all over now. It wasn't what I expected but at the end of the day I got to spend time with the people I love most and marry the love of my life. I might not have looked good but that doesn't really matter in the scheme of things. Thank you for all the love and support you guys have sent me. It really means a lot and I won't forget it! Now I'm off to get some sleep 😁