Archive for October 2007
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October 31, 2007
The other day I was cruising the boards at Kvetch, looking for inexpensive Bay Area wedding tips (FYI they don’t exist) and reading the sad stories on the Second Thoughts section. For those of you that don’t know kvetch, Second Thoughts is irresistible, a combination of Dear Abby and a Judith Viorst novel.
While reading about the other frustrations had by past and future brides (nobody is a present bride except for one day and that is probably a day where you’re not posting your thoughts on a forum), I was taken by one thread that spoke to every woman’s fear: finding the perfect theme. One commenter brilliantly summed up the silliness of wedding planning by stating
I always thought that the theme of “wedding” was adequate.
“Yes!” I thought. That is my theme! Wedding! This woman is a genius! If people know the theme is ‘wedding’ they will resist the urge to suggest ridiculous frills (rulers, personalized gum wrappers) that don’t belong in any sort of celebration, let alone one of love and marriage!
This victory was short-lived when I realized that the wedding industrial complex was already on to my plans:
Uh, yeah. So, if your theme is “Wedding” then I guess you’ll probably need some favor boxes slash placecard holders. What’s more is that they’re personalized. With stickers. Stickers closely resembling those free address labels that come from the Salvation Army when you move to a new apartment.
You can get these boxes (yes, empty boxes) from American Bridal for $9.36 per set of 12 (minimum order of 2 sets). What’s interesting is that the sets are gender specific. You know, if you can say that a headless box has a gender. Thus, if you want brides and grooms you’ll need to order a set of dress boxes and a set of tux boxes. Those of you having a big gay wedding extravaganza (and the makeup to match) can just order whatever box combos you happen to need.
Categories: Wedding Favors | 3 Comments »
Tea Pot Tape Measures
October 24, 2007
For the last twenty minutes I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of a time when I was out and had just my purse (thus I am not at home where I have a regular tape measure) and I really, really needed to measure something. Ikea? No, they have free paper tape measures. Plus, all of the tags list product dimensions. . . . Am still thinking. Pretty much all shopping is out. If someone is selling you something, they can probably tell you the height or length or depth of the product.
I give up. When could I use this?
Ladies will be pleasantly surprised to receive this truly fitting find, a miniature little white teapot that’s more than just a keychain. Gals can hook them onto their keys or slip them into a purse and when they need to…they can measure up some fun!
I cannot stop picturing a really, really awkward evening at the Chippendales Club. Just imagine all of your gal friends getting trashed and then whipping their favors to ‘measure up some fun’ with the dancers. If that’s your vision for a bridal shower (Maids of Honor, I’m looking at you), these favors are just $1.65 each for your first 1-23, available at Wedding FAVORites.
Categories: Wedding Favors, Bridal Shower Favors | 7 Comments »
The $600.00 Chair
October 20, 2007
This is a personal post (I said it would happen from time-to-time and now it is), so if you want to read it, you can click on the ‘More’ tag and check it out. Otherwise, just scroll on down for some Stupid Wedding Crap goodness.
Categories: Personal | 7 Comments »
Spread the Love Knives
October 19, 2007
Yes, knives. They might be dull, but they aren’t getting past the Transportation Safety Administration. Or maybe they are. I once carried (unknowingly) an enormous pair of teacher scissors in my carry-on. Yeah, those big black-handled scissors that could easily lop off a finger. So, you could probably sneak these on a plane. But would you want to?
The folks at Moments of Elegance believe that so long as a favor falls under three guidelines then you’ve found the perfect thing to give your guests:
- It’s useful
- Looks great on a reception table
- Will match any guest’s home decor for years to come
These are not the criteria for a good favor! Unless your entire family lives in the same trailer park or suburban subdivision and has the most extraordinarily strict home decor regulations in the United States, I can assure you that it will be impossible to purchase a favor that “will match any guest’s home decor for years to come”. What, is it psychic, chameleonic favor? Can it change colors? Does the font adjust depending on decorating whimsy of the homeowner? Will it do a little polka if you decide to go with a Boho look?
No, it cannot do any of those things. Also, your guest are all going to take one look at that favor and leave it on a table (where it looks so great!) or in a hotel room. Why? Because in their minds they will weigh being able to carry-on their luggage or checking their bags just to bring back those silly little knives.
And because you got the favors for just $2.30 each from Moments of Elegance, the woman who cleans the hotel room will have another pitiful item to add to her growing collection of abandoned wedding favors.
Categories: Wedding Favors | 3 Comments »
Tractor & Cow Wedding Cake Topper
October 15, 2007
Lately a lot of people have been asking me if I’m excited to get married when they actually mean ‘Are you excited to have a wedding?’ You see, I’m completely psyched about getting married. I’m looking forward to making a public commitment to the man that I’ve loved for the past 5 years and will love for the rest of my life. I am not excited about the following:
- Finding a location
- Picking a date that doesn’t interfere with everyone else’s lives
- Choosing flowers
- Finding a dress
Asking my friend Lily to be my maid of honor
Done! I totally cried. It was great.- Other wedding stuff I can’t bear to imagine
Fortunately, I’ve already found the perfect cake topper. The cake topper that outdoes all other cake toppers. Yeah, I don’t even know if I’m going to have cake (probably will because my future husband likes traditions like that even though he’d prefer to eat chocolate cheesecake), but I do know what is going to top whatever dessert we select:
Okay, okay. So some of you will still hold more love for the more expensive ATV Cake Topper (after all, it is customizable). But if you really, truly want to go country for your wedding, you can’t do much better than this $37.00 doozy from Wedding Collectibles.
Categories: Western and Cowboy Theme, Cake Toppers | 17 Comments »