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Post Wedding Blues

October 17, 2013

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Watching your sister get married is one of the most amazing feelings in the whole world. I cried before they even opened the chapel doors, but I already knew how beautiful she looked and how excited my whole family was for her.

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It was seriously one of the best weekends of my whole life. Just writing about it now is making me sad. After the stresses of helping plan and taking on responsibilities as maid of honor, I thought I would be thrilled to be back to “normal” life. Taking time to get back in the groove of things at work, at home and blogging.

It has been anything but that this week! I’m not sure if it’s the fact I’m fighting a cold and feeling pretty crummy, the damp, rainy weather we had at the beginning of the week or the fact I don’t know when I’ll see my family again, but I’m definitely feeling the post wedding blues.

There was so much excitement and so many events leading up to the day, that in a blink of an eye the weekend was over. I was surrounded by my family and friends and knew almost everyone attending the wedding (except some of her husband’s friends from college) so to go from a room of over a hundred people to being alone at my apartment Sunday night, it really was a weird feeling.

I will cherish the memories for years to come! And luckily, it sounds like my sister is back into a busy schedule at work and still has a honeymoon to look forward to in January, so hopefully she isn’t feeling the post wedding blues! With having a cold, I have not felt like getting back to blogging, but did want to share a few photos.  My boyfriend is working on editing photos and I will share some of the wedding then! These few are literally the only photos I have from the whole day. I wanted to focus on being present rather than worrying about taking a bunch of photos. Anyway, have you ever felt this way after a wedding you were a part of, whether a family member or best friend?

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  1. Ashley says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I’m so glad the wedding was a success! I knew it would be. 🙂

    I was a bit sad after my wedding was over- there was just SO MUCH planning/thought/effort that went into it, and I felt like the actual day went by wayyyy too quickly.

    I’m sorry you’re feeling under the weather- get well soon!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  2. Ginny says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    What a wonderful experience! The weather tends to have an impact on my attitude too, come on sun!

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  3. Always Maylee says

    October 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Aw it is so sweet how happy you are for your sister. When you’ve been planning something for long and now you don’t have anything to plan anymore, it can feel a bit strange. I felt that way after our wedding, but we went on our honeymoon right away so it gave me a chance to sort of unwind and sink back into reality.

    I’m so glad everything went well and I can’t wait to see the pictures!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  4. ash says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Your blues are because you love your sister so much!

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  5. Kodi says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Glad you had a fabulous weekend! Just wait until your own wedding — even more emotions!

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  6. Rachelle says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Happy the wedding went perfect, get some rest and enjoy it.

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  7. Emily @ More Than Just Dessert says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I want to see more pictures!!! Glad you had a good time 🙂

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  8. AJ says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Try having your sister AND your best friend get married 5 weeks apart! Talk about post wedding blues!!! But I am SO happy for both of them because they were both beautiful and elated to be marrying their dream guys. 🙂 Glad your sister’s day went well…you looked stunning in that IG pic!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.com

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  9. Amy says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Congrats to your sister

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  10. Lauren says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    I can COMPLETELY relate, Rachel! I went through this planning my own wedding and then again last month after my best friend’s wedding when I was the Matron of Honor. There is so much time, planning, and excitement that go into all of it, and then it’s over in the blink of an eye. I didn’t quite know what to do with myself afterwards!

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  11. Ada says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Awww how sweet was this post. Yous sister is lucky to have you as her sister & Maid of Honor.Plus you ladies looked Gorgeous. Love the matching Necklaces & Earrings. Please share more photos soon.

    My brother hasn’t been married yet but I always get emotional at wedding, especially if it’s close family member who get married. They are beautiful what can I say. =)

    Stop by to see what I am up to lately. Have a great weekend, Ada. =)

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  12. Meggan says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Awww looks like it was a beautiful wedding!

    http://www.somewherelately.com/

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  13. Audrey Allure says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Aw, sounds so lovely!

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  14. Jacy says

    October 18, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Ahh I hate when the actual event you’ve been looking forward to flies by so quickly! But it looks like it was a stunning wedding, and you looked absolutely Gorgeous!! Hope your post-wedding blues go away soon 🙂

    ~Jacy

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  15. jewel says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    glad the wedding was a success. Some of my best friends got married last year and this year and it was so exciting to be able to share in their happiness. Get well soon!
    Xo
    Jewel

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  16. Lyddiegal says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    A wedding is such an all consuming thing, I can totally understand how you must be feeling now that its over. But I’m sure things will start to get back to normal and you will always have those wonderful memories of the day.

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  17. Rachel says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Can’t wait to see some more photos! I don’t have a sister, but I can only imagine getting to see her get married- it must be so amazing!

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  18. Ali Mackin says

    October 20, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Oh yeah I cried at my sisters wedding too, when the limo came to the house, at the church, during the toast…

    Ali of Dressing Ken

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    October 20, 2013 at 7:53 PM

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  20. Nnenna says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Awww, it sounds like it was lovely and you had the best time! I haven’t been to a lot of weddings, but I can totally understand why you’d feel the post-wedding blues. Also, sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well- hope you get better soon!

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  21. Corina Nika says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    That is so sweet! Congratulations for your sister!

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  22. Leigh says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Looks like such a gorgeous wedding! Sorry to hear you’re suffering from the blues & a cold I hope you get back to normal soon.

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  23. Nicky says

    October 21, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Happy to know that all was a success!
    Beautiful and sweet post,
    Ciao

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  24. Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Aww, how sweet! I love that you were so excited for your sister. Beautiful photos!

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  25. Shanna says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Hang in there! This weekend was one to cherish & remember forever! Hopefully, you guys can all be together again soon!! And feel better!!

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  26. Jamie Lynn says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Weddings are so fun! I can't imagine how it feels to watch your sister get married (no really, I can't imagine because I'm an only child), but I'm sure it's an emotion packed moment! She looked gorgeous.

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  27. Style Pledge says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Congrats to your sissy!!

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  28. Rachel's Fashion Patch says

    October 24, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    What an amazing day! Both you and your sister looks beautiful! xx

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  29. Lindsey PS says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I can’t wait for my sisters to get married… I am sure it will be an amazing day, full of great memories and love. Congrats to your sister. Oh, and you looked gorgeous!

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