The Odd Couple (Combining Styles)

First, I have to preface, that there are over two years till Craig and I get married.  So, there is not a rush to come to any consensus.  But I am already surprise at how my greatest wedding-planing difficulty is creating a wedding that both Craig and I want.  Originally, Craig claimed he just wanted to 'show up,' but it turns out he's quite opinionated on our special day.  Almost as opinionated as I am.

Ideal:

Craig: (assuming he has to even have a wedding) - totally casual, kinda punk, and all of the food is covered in nacho cheese.

Me: tasteful, sparkly, tapas, and a chocolate fountain

Hmmm... noticing a bit of a difference?  Me too.  Trying to combine orchids with a tux that has the arms and legs torn off.  It's going to be an interesting journey to be sure.  At least we agree on the following:

• fun
• memorable
• pool party

But at least no matter what kind of flowers we have and even if there is nacho cheese (though I hope not!), we are getting married.  And big picture, I guess that really is the important part (that or the honeymoon).

Think about it.  Oh yeah.

The Strange, the Cute, and the Ugly... Commercial.

Here is another wedding commercial.  I found it odd, cute, bizarre, disturbing, and endearing- all in one.

It's for an Indian match making site.  Want to know what metro-monial mean?  So do I!

Crystal Time!

As a lover of bling and sparkly things, I stopped by a Swarovski store to check out a necklace I saw online that I though would look lovely with my dress.    

I want something unique, modern with some fun glitz.  My strapless dress is just screaming for a statement necklace.

Unfortunately, this necklace is out of season at their stores, and can only be bought online.  I never realized Swarovski has 'season items.'  So I tried on some other necklaces, and generally had fun with shiny things. 

Such as this one.

And then I had the idea of putting a crystal flower in my bouquet as a way to 'save' part of the bouquet for long after the wedding.  This one was one of my favorites.

But then I saw the butterflies!  Even better than a flower.  Now I really want to add a crystal butterfly to my bouquet.  I saw this one at the store. 

Then I saw this one online, and am torn between the topaz and the lavender butterfly.   

I'm debating the price tag ($130) and checking out what the prices are on Ebay.  I generally lean towards purples and blues, but I really like the 'pop' of the yellow one.  If we use a bright blue with a pale green or yellow, I think the topaz may work best.  But I'm still up for comments.

Dance to the Wedding, Dance to the 'Divorce'

My friend Amanda sent such a great video of a wedding party dancing down the aisle, I felt it deserved it's own post. Thanks Amanda!



Of course, then I saw this spoof of that video with the couple dancing to their 'divorce,' and it cracked me up. Enjoy!

Baby Got First Dance

Possibly the most amusing first dance video.  Ever.  

I just dare you to find something funnier.  Really.

Wind It Up Means I Love You

Craig doesn't plan a lot, but when he does, he makes it count!  Once, he told be to leave a night free.

November 29th, 2006 (man, I keep a good calendar).

I meet him at my place and we get in his car and drive around,  a lot.  After getting a little lost, we get to a concert venue.  Already running late, we race to our seats.  Running along the outside of the stadium, I hear these opening notes.

I should also add that the Barenaked Ladies are my favorite band.  I had already listened to the CD 'Wind It Up' was on so much that I knew the lyrics by heart.  Steven Page leaving the band has me a bit heartbroken, but that's another story.  So this guy I'd been dating, semi-long distance, took me to see my favorite band.  And the show was amazing.  I remember sitting way up in our see watching the tiny performers rock out, and I thought how I was damn luck to be with this guy.

Later that night, curled up and almost ready to go to sleep, I decided to doing something terribly rash.  I wanted to tell Craig I loved him.  Seemed in part a ridiculous idea to tell that to a guy I'd only dated 4 months.  Plus, I'd been hurt before telling that to guys I'd dated much longer.  So I thought, I'll wait.  Probably till he says it first.  But still... I was so happy, and wanted to share it with him.  I went ahead.  The conversation went something like this.

B: Honey...

C: Yes?

B: I have something...to... uhhh.... tell you...

C: Yes?

B: I.. uhh.... think I love you.

At which point, Craig said the second best thing someone could say in that situation.

C: That's awesome.

Then he said the best thing someone could say.

C: I love you too.

Happiness all around.  

:)

P.S. Looking for a good 'Wind It Up' video, I found this amazing fan video.  It has puppets.  Enjoy.

Thrifty/Thrilling Shoes

Another thrifty/thrilling post. Here are some amazing shoes, and of course, their thrifty alternatives!

For a cute, wrap heel...

Stuart Weitzman Glowicky
Price: $335


Chinese Laundry
$69

Something cute, classic, and open-toe


Something Bleu
$210



Payless ShoeSource
$24.99

Or a strappy sandal

Stuart Weitzman Glowicky
$298


Chinese Laundry
$59


And for extra bling


Benjamin Adams
$595



Touchups
$87 on sale




And for the extra-crafty, a DIY blingInstruction at M&J Trimming