Running of the Brides

This past weekend has been full of non stop running… literally! My family, friends and twin helped me look for a dress at  Filene’s Running of the Brides in DC. To say I was exhausted is an understatement. We left the house around 10:45 PM and did not reach the hotel until 1 AM! The trip should have taken 45 minutes! Everyone, except for my dad and a family friend, went to sleep. I set my alarm for 4:00 AM and when it went off I almost had a heart attack. After getting over the initial shock it was time to head out. The Decor Diva and I hit the street to find my dad and family friend and ended up walking past them. I saw groups of women with sleeping bags and comforters laying on the street. It was the weirdest thing. I did not find my dress but I am glad that I went because it was an experience that I will cherish with my family and my twin. Here are the images from the eventful day. Enjoy!

My Twin and Bridesmaid, Sari

*oh on a sidenote I was trying on dresses and this man comes out of no where and shoves a mic in my face and ask if I was getting the dress I was trying on. I told him no because it was to small. He says maybe I need to lose some weight.

Just found this video! At 12 seconds you can see my baby sis running with the yellow cap we painted for the team.  She is holding it on her head and wearing  a white shirt as well. My older sister or Decor Diva is at 23 seconds with a red scarf tied around her waist.



Bridal Dress Shopping 101

Over a month ago I was proposed to by my Mr. Wonderful! (let me take a moment) Ok… better. I do a happy dance every time I think of it! My mom , baby sis, and I decided to go shopping for a dress for my destination wedding a week ago. We started at David’s Bridal and I was not impressed with my consultant. I felt as if she did not understand the look I was going for or if she even cared. We must have tried on every dress they had. The next day , in a thunder storm, my lil sis , my grams , aunt and I went to Alfred Angelo and I had the pleasure of working with the wonderful Courtney. She was amazing! She truly understood my vision and actually chose a dress that I would never have thought to try but  feel in love with. Its a top contender. Here are some images from the excursions. Please look at the lady behind me in the fourth picture being nosy! Enjoy!


Artscape 2010: Images

One of my favorite

Carl Wright (Martinsburg, WV) "Ambit" 2010 , Indiana Limestone

The One Man Band. He was actually really good

My future hubby and Mom Dukes

Me!

A ramp was built right by Penn Station

The Denture Art Car

Prez Obama as SPIDER MAN

Prez Obama as SPIDER MAN

Art Car Show

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