Sharing My Secrets, Vol. 1, The Ensemble

Aloha, everyone! After a week in Maui, a few days in So Cal and a crazy week back at work, I finally have a moment to recap our wonderful day. There were quite a few things that I kept on the DL during planning and now I can spill the beans. I also have a few fabulous vendors to brag about, including my photographer, Dean Thorsen of Thorsen Photography. Please credit him if you borrow any images.

First up, my shoes!

I heart Foot Petals!

After much internal debate and a little help from the hive, I had settled on a lovely gold pair of Jimmy Choos. I later realized that I could buy Mr. Peacock a nicer band if I exchanged those wonderful shoes for a less expensive pair. Back to Nordstrom they went! I had been wanting a blue pair anyway and these blue suedes from JCrew were just the ticket.

Next, my dress. Mr. P was adamant that he did not want to see my dress before that day. He reads my posts on the WB regularly, so I needed to save the big reveal until after he saw me. Here she is, in all her glory.

I loved my dress so very much. You will see in later photos that there was a strap of fabric around my neck like a halter. I think it is so classic looking. Sigh... good thing I got to wear her one more time (more on that later!).

Lastly, the jewels. I had purchased some warm gold beaded earrings and an opera length necklace. When I had a dress rehearsal the week before the wedding, I realized that it was too much. My aunt had lent me a pair of my Grammy's earrings to use as shoe clips. They were the perfect vintage touch. I had already planned on wearing her wedding band on my right hand. My Grammy had passed away when I was two, so any way to have her there with me was a wonderful gift.


More on that first ring later! The center ring is Grammy's band and my engagement band at the end. Old, new, borrowed and blue all on my fingers.

Did anyone else hold back a few secrets from family and friends until after the wedding?