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Fill-In Model

November 14, 2011 by Julie 109 Comments

Sorry for being a brat and leaving such a cliff hanger of a post this morning! I meant to conclude the post with a little paragraph about today’s activities, but I had to hit the road and rushed through the post.

But I’m back!

As I said this morning, today I did something very unusual.

I was the fill-in model for a bridal photo shoot!

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Last week, my wedding photographer, Gina, called me in quite a bind. She and several other wedding vendors put together a mock wedding photo shoot for today and were worried because they could not find a model for the shoot.

A model I most definitely am not, but when Gina asked me to fill in for the shoot, I thought about it for a while and eventually decided to push my uneasy feelings aside and help her out because she’s basically the sweetest person on the planet and an amazing wedding photographer.

I honestly was pretty nervous going into today’s photo shoot because I am by no means a model and have basically one modeling look in my arsenal: The smile.

I can’t do serious looks, sexy faces, pouts or anything other than a standard smile but Gina assured me that she would coach me and make me feel comfortable.

After making the 2.5 hour drive to Sarasota this morning, I felt my nerves start to subside when I stepped into La Mariee bridal boutique.

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How could I not be excited to try on wedding dresses!?

Gina and Anna Pohl, a fun and enthusiastic wedding and event planner, selected about five dresses for me to try on and pulled two to bring to the photo shoot.

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(They ended up selecting the second vintage-looking dress for me to wear.)

Once we had dresses selected, I walked next door to get my hair and make up done at Ana Molinari salon.

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We ran a little behind schedule with the hair, so I left with my hair up in pins.

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I’m pretty sure everyone I saw at a red light en route to the Palmetto Riverside bed and breakfast where the photo shoot took place looked at me like I was a nut job.

When we arrived at the photo shoot, Gina and I took down my hair and pined pieces up under an awesome feather headpiece and took a bunch of photos outside of the bed and breakfast.

While Gina took pictures, MMD Designs set up a gorgeous table, ceremony site and wedding cake and Andy and Matt filmed.

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I wore clip on earrings since my ears aren’t pierced and a layering of pearl necklaces. They really did it up!

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(Photo from Andy)

Though I was completely out of my element, it was a fun day! Gina is planning on submitting the photos to magazines and wedding blogs and planned for the photo shoot to have a more editorial feel rather than a “real wedding” vibe. I’ll be sure to share some of the photos when she passes them along to me.

It was a really neat experience and I had fun playing dress up!

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Mallory says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:04 am

    don’t be silly julie, you are SO model material! just look at you! and i love how they did your hair- i want a similar style for my wedding one day! i look horrible w/ updos.

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  2. Melissa says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:05 am

    What a fun opportunity! You look very beautiful! All of the sets looked amazing!

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  3. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:09 am

    Oh my, how fun!

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  4. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:27 am

    OMG how fun!! I can’t wait to see the pictures! You look beautiful! What a fun opportunity!

    Reply
  5. Electra @ vanillabeanlean.com says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:32 am

    You are STUNNING little mama! LOVE that last picture of you 🙂

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  6. Electra @ vanillabeanlean.com says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:33 am

    It’s ALWAYS good to do something fun out of your comfort zone every now and again – I am so glad you had a great day!

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  7. Khushboo says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:39 am

    The gold dress looks stunning on you!

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  8. Ida says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:51 am

    I don’t have pierced ears either! I dont know why, but I love finding out about other people without pierced ears.
    You look like such a happy bride, can’t wait to see more pictures.

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  9. heatherb says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:08 am

    lovely! lovely! and i love the creamy, crepy dress you have on. good for you for going outside your comfort zone.

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  10. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:11 am

    how fun!

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  11. Giulia @ Tutupa's Lab says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:44 am

    wow what a day! can’t wait to see the pictures 😀

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  12. Kate says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:11 am

    What a fantastic opportunity and looks so fun! I would jump at the chance just to try some wedding dresses on again! I was abit sad taking my wedding dress to the dry cleaners 2 weeks ago to be cleaned and boxed after being a bride 6 weeks ago, I want to do it all over again! You look beautiful Julie and are so model material!

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  13. Antonia @ healthinspirations says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:48 am

    What a fun thing to be doing. You are definitely model material! Can’t wait to see more pictures, looks like you had a fabulous time!

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  14. Coco says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:01 am

    That looks like so much fun! You look amazing 🙂

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  15. mel says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:31 am

    You looked great!! And totally model material. So fun!

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  16. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:49 am

    This looks like so much fun!

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  17. Janine @ ThePurpleGiraffe says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:07 am

    So cool! You look gorgeous!

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  18. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:20 am

    I figured your cliff hanger had something to do with a bridal shoot. I am already missing trying on wedding dresses.. and I haven’t even had my wedding yet. I can’t wait for mine to come in!

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  19. Gen says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

    You look awesome! What a neat experience! 😀

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  20. katie says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:33 am

    You look so beautiful!!!!

    Love it! Can’t wait to see more pics!!

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  21. Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Fun! That’s totally something I’d do without even thinking about it. Did you take advantage of the awesome hair and go out on a date with Ryan that night? 🙂

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    • Allison @ Happy Tales says

      November 15, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      Ha!!! Good call, Paula! I’d totally make Ryan (well, my ryan) take me out for a fancy night on the town!

      Reply
  22. Ashley says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:27 am

    GORGEOUS!!! I so look forward to seeing the rest of the pics!! The dress and table setting was stunning. I am supper jealous of your opportunity! What a fun day!!!!

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  23. Michelle says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:34 am

    That looks like fun! I can understand feeling out of your element. I just had engagement photos done with my fiance and felt totally weird at first. I do say, a good photographer makes you feel right at home! Lovely pics 🙂

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  24. Soo @ Little Miss Fitness says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

    So much fun, Julie! You look beautiful! 🙂

    It’s the perfect fix for wanting to relive your wedding…uhh…except not having your groom there or your guests or…well…still so much fun. 🙂

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  25. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:54 am

    holy fun!!! You look so pretty!

    Can’t wait to see more pics 🙂

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  26. Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter) says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Oh my gosh, so fun! Although I’d def feel like throwing up from nervousness haha.. love that dress in the last photo though- gorgeous!!

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  27. Coco says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:16 am

    So awesome! And that’s kind of interesting that you don’t have your ears pierced–any particular reason?

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      November 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      i’m terrified of needles.

      Reply
  28. Erica says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I’m incredibly jealous!
    You’re just so beautiful… and humble too!

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  29. Amy @ ElephantEats says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:57 am

    How fun! Knowing how much you love planning your imaginary second wedding on Pinterest, I bet you were ecstatic to do this 😉 You look so pretty. I can’t wait to see the pics!!

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  30. Alaina says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Beautiful pictures!! What a fun photo shoot.

    I did a TTD photo session both with my husband and by myself. They are so much fun!

    Reply
  31. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:25 am

    That looks like so much fun!! And you look beautiful!

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  32. Katie says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:38 am

    How fun! Love the cake topper!!

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      November 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      i thought the cake was SO beautiful!

      Reply
  33. Megan says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    How pretty!! I can’t wait to see more pictures!

    Reply
  34. Kelly says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    FUN!!!! Completely random but I used to do this in high school. I know crazy….a 16 year old kid posing for wedding magazines. Crazy. But I loved it because dressing up in those gowns was so much fun! Especially in some of the more outrageous ones that I would never choose for myself!

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  35. SkinnyRunner says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    having people do up my mug and take pictures of me is my dream job. dang guidance counselor….
    you look gorgeous btw.

    Reply
  36. Danica @ GirlsThatRun says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    That looks so fun! You look gorgeous and that dress is so pretty and different!

    Reply
  37. Laura @ Unchartered 20s says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    That is soooo cool! I hope you made use of your hair and make up later on and went out! 🙂

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  38. Amy says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    how fun is that?? thats awesome you look great!!

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  39. Candice @ Sailing on Paper says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    I love the strands of pearls–so classic, but also very beautiful.

    Reply
  40. Amber K says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    That looks like so much fun!

    Reply
  41. Lauren @ Vaguely Vegan says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    So fun! Hope the shots get picked up for publication. That’s awesome.

    Reply
  42. Ruthie Hart says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    SOOOOOO fun Julie!

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  43. Alycia says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    What a great opportunity! You are a lucky girl, glad you had fun!

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  44. Geraldine says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    You are the perfect model for a bridal shoot. Your smile always radiates happiness 🙂 I can’t wait to see the photos. It must have been so much fun to get to try on wedding dresses. You probably didn’t imagine you’d be doing that again!!

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  45. Shannon says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Julie- you look awesome!

    Weird question. Do you know who makes the dress they didn’t pick for you? I’m looking for a wedding dress and I love that one 🙂

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      November 15, 2011 at 4:59 pm

      i wish i did but i honestly can’t remember. perhaps you could contact la mariee in sarasota? i also know it was crazy expensive (i think around $5k), just to give you a head’s up!

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      • Shannon says

        November 15, 2011 at 6:08 pm

        Shoot! Well I’m going to keep that look in mind! I love the skirt portion!

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  46. Lily says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Congratulations on being brave and saying yes to something you were unsure about. I’m glad you had a positive experience. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

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  47. Holly says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    I’m totally late to the party, but I just wanted to tell you that you look GORGEOUS!!
    & it looks like SUCH a fun day 🙂 How awesome to get to try on wedding dresses again…since you would of never gotten to do it again. That’s so cool!!
    I hope Gina’s pictures get published– please let us know if you are in a magazine!! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Tee @ She Writes, Bites, and Window Shops says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    What a super fun thing to do! And you look gorgeous, as usual 🙂

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  49. Laura@mypurposefullife says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    This is so cool! You look absolutely gorgeous all the time (yes, even in your gym clothes! 🙂 ), so I think it’s very fitting you got asked to be a wedding model for the day! What a fun and different way to spend the day. I can’t wait to see the pictures!

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  50. Leigh says

    November 16, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Love the dress she picked out!!! Gorgeous!

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