Margaret and Neal70 Comments on Getting Ready for Our Wedding

Getting Ready for Our Wedding

A lot of preparation goes into getting a girl down the aisle, and it’s all best spent in the company of best friends.

A couple pieces of advice – set aside WAY more time than you think is necessary,

And if you’re getting married at a remote resort in southwestern Colorado, be sure one of your best friends is supremely talented with hair and willing to figure out how to transform the massive amount on top of your head into a complicated updo.

Luckily…I have just that friend and she nailed it!

All while the other lovely ladies primped, primed, and chatted the time away.

Accompanied by bottles of champagne, of course!

After just enough time, hair was done and makeup was on, meaning it was time to get dressed. But, what to wear?

Oh, I guess I’ll just throw on this old thing. Multiple pounds of crystal and tulle…perfect for a casual Saturday afternoon.

And bringing joy and excitement to those around.

The final touch…a little birdie brought me a handful of white roses, and (after hours) I was ready to go.

Meanwhile, in the library, the guys were doing a lot of this:

Drinking whiskey and wine,

And sharing old stories

A slightly easier route to the alter.

Requiring just a few finishing touches,

And a final afternoon story.

Just one step on the way to a lifetime of happiness.

What happened next? You’ll have to wait and see.

*All photos courtesy Amelia Ann Photography.

70 thoughts on “Getting Ready for Our Wedding”

  1. John January 5, 2020 — 11:42 pm

    Lovely photos, a beautiful wedding gown! ❤️

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      Margaret and Neal January 5, 2020 — 11:43 pm

      Thank you! We had a wonderful photographer with a great eye!

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  2. Lyssy In The City January 5, 2020 — 11:46 pm

    Your dress is stunning!! Congrats!!

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      Margaret and Neal January 5, 2020 — 11:47 pm

      Thank you so much! Thanks for reading.

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  3. Dr. Sinu MD January 5, 2020 — 11:54 pm

    Beautiful pics! Congrats 🙂

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  4. katelon January 6, 2020 — 12:35 am

    Thanks for sharing your wedding preparation photos. You have gorgeous hair. Ah…to have so much of it!!! I love your gown!

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 12:47 am

      Thank you! Our next post will be of the ceremony so please stay tuned! Thanks for reading.

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  5. beth January 6, 2020 — 12:51 am

    how amazing , you are all so beautiful and congrats!

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 12:53 am

      Much appreciated!! It really was a perfect day! Thanks for reading.

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  6. sharstuart January 6, 2020 — 12:58 am

    Congratulations. Stunning collection of images.

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 1:04 am

      Thank you so much and thanks for reading! Have a great day!

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  7. cupcakecache January 6, 2020 — 1:31 am

    Wishing both of you happiness and persistence for a wonderful future.

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 1:32 am

      Thank you so much! We appreciate that! Have a good one!

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  8. Michelle January 6, 2020 — 1:40 am

    Your dress is gorgeous!! And your hair looks amazing. You’re a beautiful bride!

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 1:42 am

      Thanks for the kind words! Happy new year!

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  9. San Diegan Londoner January 6, 2020 — 1:49 am

    Impeccable photos. A very chic wedding!

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 1:51 am

      Thank you! We had such a wonderful photographer! Thanks for reading.

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  10. Ryan Callahan January 6, 2020 — 2:57 am

    Awesome! Congratulations and blessings to you two!

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 2:58 am

      Thank you very much! Have a good night!

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  11. sinharishika January 6, 2020 — 3:23 am

    Loved the post – write up and photos -congratulations to you both

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 3:25 am

      Thank you so much! Thanks for reading!!

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  12. Dracul Van Helsing January 6, 2020 — 3:59 am

    Congratulations on your wedding! 🙂

    Wow, was that ever a beautiful classic library the guys were in. ❤

    I’d love to have a library like that.

    I much prefer old leather bound volumes and dust cover books and paper backs to e-books and Kindle readers.

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 4:02 am

      Completely agree…that library is absolutely something special! Thank you so much for reading! Happy new year!

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      1. Dracul Van Helsing January 6, 2020 — 5:17 am

        Happy New Year to you as well. 🙂

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  13. weedjee January 6, 2020 — 7:23 am

    Nice pics, nice woman and all the best!

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      1. weedjee January 6, 2020 — 1:42 pm

        Happy 2020, I hope your goals come true.

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  14. Sheree January 6, 2020 — 9:15 am

    You look totally gorgeous!

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      1. Sheree January 6, 2020 — 3:15 pm

        Happy New Year to you two too!

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  15. smzang January 6, 2020 — 10:10 am

    Beautiful!

    Congratulations!

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  16. Mizou January 6, 2020 — 10:21 am

    Congratulations !👏❤

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  17. I’ve bean travelling January 6, 2020 — 1:57 pm

    Congratulations and what a beautiful gown!

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 11:43 pm

      Thank you so much!! Much appreciated!

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  18. Laci January 6, 2020 — 5:22 pm

    Just gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest!

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  19. camino January 6, 2020 — 7:35 pm

    Love the pictures. The ladies-in-waiting look lovely and such a nice touch with the matching robes. The gentlemen look very handsome gathered in the library. The bride couldn’t be more beautiful.

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      Margaret and Neal January 6, 2020 — 11:50 pm

      Thank you very much!!! It really was the perfect day!

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  20. TCast January 7, 2020 — 12:21 am

    Your dress is lovely!

    Teresa

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  21. YBP January 7, 2020 — 12:22 am

    WOW JUST WOW!!!! I’m jumping for joy as you both CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE!!! CONGRATULATIONS dearest Margaret and Neal! ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

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      Margaret and Neal January 7, 2020 — 1:58 am

      Thank you so much for the kind words!!! Hope all is well! Thanks for reading!

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  22. David & Laura Speer January 7, 2020 — 2:13 am

    How fun, can wait to see what is next !

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  23. Gavi January 7, 2020 — 2:56 am

    Hey congratulations..Lovely wedding and Amazing pics. Can I borrow your photographer? 🙂

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      Margaret and Neal January 7, 2020 — 3:36 am

      Thank you so much!! You sure can…she is wonderful!!

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  24. Invisibly Me January 7, 2020 — 8:27 am

    I see you’ve just thrown on any old thing you could find for your wedding then😉
    Wow.. that dress is incredibly beautiful, and you look perfect. I know it’s not really part of the wedding per se but I really like those silk gowns while you ladies were prepping too, I’d like one of those for summer, very pretty.
    You’ve got some gorgeous photos to remember your day, and it’s lovely you’ve had good friends there to celebrate it all with.  ♥
    Caz xx

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      Margaret and Neal January 7, 2020 — 1:16 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate it! It was the perfect day…every detail. Have a great day and thanks for reading!

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      Margaret and Neal January 7, 2020 — 11:26 pm

      Thank you so much! Thanks for reading!

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  26. carolinehelbig January 8, 2020 — 12:57 am

    Gorgeous! Congratulations.

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      Margaret and Neal January 8, 2020 — 2:44 am

      Thank you so much and thanks for reading!!

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  28. Sumita Tah January 8, 2020 — 5:19 am

    Beautiful wedding gown. Lovely photos.

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      Margaret and Neal January 8, 2020 — 1:27 pm

      Thank you so so much!! Have a great day!

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  29. christinenovalarue January 8, 2020 — 8:05 am

    Très jolie mariée, mes meilleurs voeux de bonheur!

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  30. MichaelStephenWills January 8, 2020 — 11:20 am

    Best Wishes and congrats on your wedding. Thanks for the follow

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      Margaret and Neal January 8, 2020 — 1:37 pm

      Thank you very much! We appreciate it! Have a great day!

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  31. Natalie January 17, 2020 — 8:45 pm

    Can you get married every year? I’d really appreciate it 🙂

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  32. LaShawn Uchenna Ani January 17, 2020 — 11:54 pm

    Margaret your dress is beautiful !! Everyone look stunning…Congratulations again

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