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Cece
Rockstar October 2023

Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️

Cece, on December 13, 2022 at 11:50 AM Posted in Married Life 0 23
So this is just proof that the universe does not care about your plans 😂 We originally planned our destination wedding for November 2020.. then a pandemic hit. We rescheduled to November 2021. Everything was looking good, then the second wave hit and we were forced to reschedule again to November 2022. Our time FINALLY came. We got to the hotel (which was also our venue), and our reservations were messed up. The day of the wedding, the venue misplaced our decorations (luckily I saw the wrong decorations they were putting out and was able to correct the situation before the ceremony). The wrong cake was delivered. I had an allergic reaction to the make up the make up artist used, and ended up having to scrub it all off my face. I walked down the aisle with zero make up on, aside from lipstick. And because I had to take the extra time to scrub my face, there was not enough time to have my hair done. So I literally threw a couple curls in it myself. And the cherry on top… our Officiant arrive one hour prior to our ceremony, and interrupted our pictures to let us know that she double booked us and would not be performing our wedding ceremony. She said she was sending over a replacement, and she would be there in 30 minutes. Over an hour later, she still never showed up. So, we improvised! I had not one, not to, but three friends in attendance who were ordained… so all three of them married us! And to be honest, it was magical! 🖤✨
Unfortunately, we were all flying out on Sunday, and the courthouse did not reopen until Monday. So no one was able to file our marriage license. So, we flew home having had a wedding, but still unwed LOL We had all three “officiants” sign the marriage license and our photographer took a group photo of everyone flipping the bird (our sentiment to the Officiant we booked who never showed up 😂) We plan to frame that photo next to our marriage license!

The positives... the makeup artist was an absolute doll, and the photographer was such a positive, grounding energy throughout the chaos. The florist absolutely nailed the look I was going for. The string quartet was outstanding - they learned a string version of a Rammstein song for us to walk down the aisle to, and also a Nirvana song for our recessional. The chef prepared a delicious meal for us, and even surprised us with a tableside flambe service! I designed my headpiece, and the woman who made if for me captured it exactly. And my dress maker... KILLED it!! I wore 2 dresses, and the second one (with the huge train), I designed myself. She was able to create exactly what I had in my head! At the end of the day, we had a fantastic time and made life-long memories with our closest friends! And instead of just unceremoniously going to the courthouse to sign the paperwork locally, we are now planning an elopement to Las Vegas next November! 🤘🏻 I plan to work with the same dress maker to create another custom dress for me, and she is going to modify my mom's veil so I can wear it as well Smiley heart So, it looks like I'm starting back to square one planning another wedding LOL
And since I have gotten multiple messages asking if I would be posting photos from the wedding, here are a few that I think I accurately capture the day…



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Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 2
Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 3

Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 4


Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 5


Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 6


Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 7



23 Comments

Latest activity by Cece, on December 31, 2022 at 9:36 AM
  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
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    Oh my gosh, you've had quite the adventure in wedding planning over the past few years! I'm sorry to hear about all the stressful events. How awful of your officiant to not just double book you, but also to not let you know until an hour before the ceremony. But, awesome that you were able to have three friends perform the ceremony instead! Beautiful photos, your dress is *incredible* and so unique!! Glad to hear that you still were able to enjoy the day with everyone, and the elopement in Vegas sounds like a wonderful plan for you guys! Congratulations on the New Orleans celebration!!

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  • Alyssa
    Super October 2023
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    So where's the part where you tell us you woke up from the dream?

    Your photos look amazing make-up or not!

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  • Paige
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    These pictures are GORGEOUS! I've been dying to see how your day looked! SO glad you guys were able to bounce back after everything! Congrats!!! Smiley smile

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    Wow that sounds frustrating but good on you for taking lemons and turning it into the most awesome lemonade ever. You looked stunning! Congrats to you both!

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    Best non wedding pictures eva.

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  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
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    It's been quite the rollercoaster ride! LOL People have asked if it feels weird to have had a wedding but still not be married, but it's kinda the opposite... being engaged and planning a wedding has been the norm for 4 years now! It's probably going to be weird when I actually AM married! haha

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  • Cece
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    I know, right?! It's the kind of thing you read about on reddit or something... not something that actually happens to you!! haha

    And thank you so much! I definitely never imagined walking down the aisle bare faced! But like my fiance says, some of these brides have sooooo much makeup on that you can hardly even recognize them. At least he knew who I was when I came down the aisle LOL

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  • Cece
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    Thank you so much!! Smiley heart It was like 30 mins of panic... then ok, lets do this and have fun! And bonus... I get to plan another wedding LOL

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  • Cece
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    Thank you so much!! Smiley heart

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  • Cece
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    Thank you!! Smiley heart We are now fondly referring to it as "that one time we almost got married" Smiley xd

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Congrats Cece!! I'm glad you still had an amazing day despite all the craziness - there was a hurricane the day of my wedding so I definitely can relate to how everything can go awry at the last minute! 😆

    Also I am SO obsessed with your dress and wedding décor! 😍 It is all so so gorgeous and these pictures are incredible!! 🙌

    Well, we had a wedding…but we didn’t get married 🤦🏼‍♀️ 8

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    Congratulations Cece! You pulled off an otherwise hectic day with good spirits and happy memories. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous pictures and positives.

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    Your positive attitude throughout all of this is so amazing!!! It almost sounds like this was perfect for you guys since it fits your wedding journey so well?!? But congratulations on pulling off what looks like a killer wedding, and yay that you’ll still be around the wedding planning boards for the next one!!! 😂
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  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
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    Thank you so much!! Luckily, it sounds like you and I are both pretty laid-back brides, and were able to make beautiful memories from chaos 💕
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  • Cece
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    Thank you, Michelle! 💕
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  • Cece
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    Thank you so much, Kimberly! As strangely as it sounds, I actually consider myself lucky that we got to be married by three of my friends, and now I have an excuse for another trip/wedding!
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    Expert July 2023
    Michele ·
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    Wow!! What a day! But you looked amazing!! Glad you had friends there to pick up the baton. Sending well wishes for the next event..
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  • Cece
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    Thank you so much for the sweet words 💕
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    Elycia ·
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    You look absolutely incredible, but I'm not gonna lie that reading your post gave me so much anxiety lol.

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  • Cece
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    Hahaha! Let my situation be a lesson, and always plan for the worst!
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