Hammer Time
Today’s the day. By which I mean the love of my life and I are going to get dressed, head downtown, and circle the block to…
Honeymoon Destinations?
This is perhaps the most obnoxious humble brag ever (go ahead, you can give me a virtual smack; I deserve it) but PIC and I are…
The Dream Dress: Final Answer
I’ve found my dream dress. It’s even better than my dress actually. Technically speaking, I didn’t find it. My mom did. But it’s AMAZING. I’m not…
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,…
Further Adventures in Free Champagne (But only if you’re “discerning”)
It’s here. It’s finally, finally here: my very first exclusive invitation to a big-city bridal salon for (wait for it) “discerning brides.” Tickets usually cost $75…
My Future Mother in Law
It’s weird, the things that go along with getting married that you don’t really think about until they’re right there in front of you. You get…
Hard to Say What it is I See in You…
I know that marriage is about compromise (or finding creative solutions, or win/win scenarios or whatever the current non-compromise buzz words happen to be) and that…
The First of the Bridal Nightmares…
They’re starting: the pre-wedding nightmares. I’m told this is all part of the process, but still: already? PIC and I are in St. Maarten for crying…
The Bridal Learning Curve: How to Get Free Wine
I’ve been a bride-to-be for about two and a half weeks now and all I can say is… wow! There’s a rather steep learning curve. Stuff…
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,…
Fieldwork in Stilettos 