Hi flawed! Girl.... you have a pretty mind. I'm trying to learn to fly again with lots of help. Your one of my feathers. Blood does make me feel whole.
When me and my hubby got married, the theme colors were black, white and red. Our wedding song was a heavy metal version of a waltz, and actually, our wedding band was my husband's own metal band. My dress wasn't as unique as in those posted above, but at the time (in 2010), black was rarely seen in wedding dresses. I do think the wedding looked a lot like it was ours while still upholding some local traditions. It was a civil ceremony, so we could do a lot "our way". Two of my favorite pictures, still: Spoiler Sorry about tootin' my own horn.
Awesome! I love these photos. Is that a strip of lace on your shoulder there? It's a very nice touch.
Yup, there's lace. I also didn't like the veil and tiara options, but I was given a family heirloom - a black necklace - that I felt could work as a headband/tiara. The actual necklace is the "something borrowed"; Kalevala jewelry, which I adore cos the designs are inspired by nature and our national epic poem Kalevala. I think it's important the wedding has shows the personalities of bride & groom (or groom/groom, bride/bride) and it shouldn't happen just to please family and friends. Our wedding "march" was The Shadow of the Moon by Blackmore's Night played by my sister-in-law and her boyfriend, and we walked out of the aisle to Waiting for a Miracle by Leonard Cohen. My mother was dressed all in black as if she was attending a funeral, which I thought was awesome and thoughtful! One of the best days of my life!
Somone just said he would marry me someday. After I wrote him a poem of sorts. Not a preposal mind you, this made me very happy. I'll post it in my blog.
I am a less is more kind of person too, so simplistic would be more my thing. Some people do like to go all out, but it can get very expensive like that. I would say to know what your budget is, and stick to it. I believe there is a way to have the wedding you want without going mad.
I agree. In fact, I have a fun story to tell in regards to spending too much on weddings. My brother got married in April of last year. The mother of the bride spent well over $30,000 dollars on the wedding and reception. Three months later, my brother's now ex-wife cheated on him and they got divorced. Guess you could say that $30,000 wasn't the greatest investment. Anything can happen so, while a wedding should be fun, there's no need to drop your life savings into it.
I have one story that will buck that trend. My friend Mylissa is going to her Mom and Dads 60th wedding anniversary/renewal
