The Fifes: Formal Photos ::: First Look

This first look was taken in what Peter and I like the call, The Mental Orchards.

Peter bought his suit years ago with the intent to wear it at his wedding. I stayed up till 3am the night before these photos slimmifying the pants. That was a poor decision for my eye bags but an appealing decision for his adorable chicken legs and cute butt. We decided on black shoes and tie for him because it was more formal and my get up was formal to match.

My extremely talented and angel of a mother made my dress and veil. The gorgeous cathedral length veil was inspired by my lovely primary co-instructor in the Clapham ward back during my four months in London, Emily. Yep. I facebook stalked her good and happened upon my wedding destiny amidst her unsuspecting tagged photos. Since the veil was my focal point, I wanted the dress to be very simple. A year before my wedding I would have imagined my dress as something completely different, especially the shape, but it turned out beautifully and I would not change a thing. On Pinterest I found a headpiece by Danani Handmade and was smitten. It being completely out of my budget so I skipped over to some local antique stores, Cat's Cradle & Planted Earth, and found some pieces to recreate it. I love how it turned out and thought it was a great touch of gold to the ensemble.

Oh. And 5" heels, suckas.