An Extraordinary Saturday: At the Salon

Everyone says to make sure you get a full night’s sleep before you get married.  Well, I had a really hard time sleeping the night before the wedding.  I had that kid-before-Christmas feeling, so when I woke up after four hours of sleep… that was it for me. 

The other thing people told me was to EAT.  Katie and Chloe were taking care of me – while I was delivering centerpieces to the Barn, they picked up coffee and bagels for everyone. 

My mom and I go to the same stylist, although I knew her first.  I was early for my appointment, my mom was still in the chair.  While I waited, I recognized a familiar face.  My first boyfriend’s mom was there, looking exactly the same as she did thirteen years ago.  When I told her I was marrying DJ (today!) her face lit up.  Oh, that’s wonderful!  Congratulations, tell DJ’s mom hi for me! 

After my mom was prettied up, Maria started on me.  I started on my coffee.  Nervous. 

It’s hard to stay nervous when you look like a lost member of A Flock of Seagulls.    

 Ooh, now I look like Elvis!  This was actually not a bad look for me.

Meanwhile, one of the salon owners made 1940’s curls and twists in Katie’s hair.   

Melissa had her hair curled and pinned up with a few tendrils.  Chloe has a couple of chunky blonde highlights, which her stylist wove into Grecian loops.  It was a really cool way to use her natural texture and Chloe-style for a more formal look – and it was still very Chloe.

Once all the bobby pins were in place, Maria slid my feather fascinator into place.  I was about half an hour behind schedule, but trying to maintain my Flock of Seagulls calm. 

Unmarked photos from my camera; marked photos from the most patient photographer in the world, Kim from Bow Tie Photography.