The Curse of the Wedding Twins
I was recently hired to write a series of DIY pieces for a site called Weddingbee. This is good because in the past few months I’ve…
Crisis and The Bridal Cohort (it’s anthropological, I swear)
Anthropologically speaking, this makes total sense: weddings are a rite of passage and rites are meant to be enjoyed/endured (take your pick) with groups of people…
Bridal Overload
That’s it. I’ve crossed the rubicon and there’s no turning back. I’ve been talking to vendors, sampling appetizers, collecting magazines, trying on dresses and even agreeing,…
Of Hope Chests and Circles
I’ve spent the past two days cutting out circles of silver paper. Why? Well, partially because of Pinterest. I saw this and thought, “That’s cute. And…
In Defense of the Wedding Reality Show (plus a whole lot of snark)
As most of you know, I love me a good wedding reality show. The dresses, the décor, the drama… they make folding laundry much more exciting.…
Okay, Okay, On with the Fuss
This is why I love writing a blog: I can freak out, write about, and smart people give me great advice. For free. 24 hours later,…
My First Bridal Shower: No Wonder I Sucked at eHarmony!
Yesterday I attended my very first bridal shower. It confirmed what many of you have suspected all along: I’m not ready to get married. Not by…
Fieldwork in Stilettos 