Happy Hump Day, humpers!
Today’s lunch was rather familiar, almost the twin of yesterday’s.
Another day, another tasty meal!
I took the last half of a green pepper and sliced it up as a side. For the main course, a Flatout Light Italian Herb wrap (that sorta ripped in transit, hence it looks a little smaller than usual), a fried egg, some Muenster cheese, turkey, salsa, and spinach. It was WONDERFUL, truly great. I love the combination of the warm egg with the melty cheese and the fantastic Boar’s Head smoked turkey. Whenever I see it on sale at the Teeter, I can’t help myself. Mmmm.
In case you missed the past two posts, check em out!
- The 61 Hour Wedding Whirlwind Weekend: The Rehearsal
- The 61 Hour Wedding Whirlwind Weekend: Rehearsal Dinner at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Today, things get really great though. My favorite part of the wedding weekend was probably the girls day at Izzazzu Salon on Fifth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. When we got there, there was another wedding party getting their hair done, and we were a little annoyed that we couldn’t set up…
"Really? It's my wedding day. K, bye other women."
I took a chance to check out the view from the top.
Not too shabby, eh?
All the members of the bridal party brought the essentials and, before we knew it, it was our turn. We set up shop.
Hunger, thy name is bridesmaids.
I was on Wheat Thin duty (my favorite of all duties), and we also had a hot mess of a table full of bagels and schmear, gum (for after the party!), Reese’s cups (Caitlin’s favorite), Sabra Hummus (which I ended up keeping some of! SCORE!), cookies and, most importantly, MIMOSAS!!
However, for future reference, I think it’s important that I tell you all that truthfully, I prefer to call them Mimos (rhymes with Nemo, as in the fish that sparked the trans-Atlantic/Pacific search). Whew, glad I got this outta the way.
ANYWHO, Mimos are maybe my favorite thing to drink during the day and, since I was the last one to get my hair/makeup done, I was on Mimo distribution duty. Happy to help.
No Mimo left behind!!
The bride brought in a few pictures of Rachel McAdams from the 2010 Oscars, and her stylist got to work.
Blushing bride!
She looked stunning, as did her mother!
Caitlin’s family has always felt like my own second family, and this whole weekend was just fantastic to reconnect with them and I was honored to be a part of it.
The hair and makeup continued for quite some time, as I threw back a few more Mimos and got snap-happy with my camera. Then, after enjoying a bagel and some schmear and making myself a Mimo-to-go, it was my turn!!
I think that in Heaven, you get this treatment daily.
The tiny Mimo I’d brought over wasn’t even CLOSE to sufficient for the amount of time my hair took to blowdry, but luckily, my fellow bridesmaid, Kristin, brought over a much fatter one.
Now I'm ready to face this ETERNAL process!
I think it turned out pretty well, though, worth the time and effort.
Glamorama (ps I did NOT drink that mimo. it was merely a prop.)
After a quick lengthy airbrush makeup application, and a swig of champy, it was time for Lindsey and I (aka the last ones left) to hit the road.
Luckily, I was not the driver, don't worry!
Next stop, THE CHAPEL!
Have you ever gotten your hair done for a major event? How about your makeup?
I’ll admit, this was my first time getting my makeup done and honestly… while I liked it, I’m not sure it was worth it for the future (at least maybe until my own wedding.) Plus, I’m STILL trying to get the last bits off. At least it looked good for pictures!!
Hopefully y’all are enjoying this little recap of the wedding weekend. I’m having a BLAST writing it up!
Food, Sweat, and Beers 