Ali and Ricardo were married in Rio de Janeiro this summer in a festive fusion of both American and Brazilian traditions. Ricardo, originally from Rio, proposed to Ali, a native of New Mexico at their home in Mozambique and throughout the planning process, both wore engagement rings in the Brazilian fashion.
Roses are Red Violets are Blue
Come Watch the Muslim Marry the Jew
08/08/08 was a huge wedding day for couples across the world but no where was it more celebrated than in city of Beijing where a record breaking 9,000s some couples registered for marriage on this day.
In the commotion of the moment, the decorative was inadvertently placed and sealed inside the envelope pre-addressed to the county recorder’s office, while the official license was placed in an identical-looking folder …. going home with Grandma.
Lauren decided that not only would these two Bridesmaids not receive the formal invitation, she also added a line at the bottom of the invites that read: Please Present this Invitation for Admittance. “”That” she exclaimed, “will teach you not to throw MY stuff away!”
The Bride had not one, but 4 BridesMEN and not a single Bridesmaid in sight.
Jennifer and Barb had two completely different ideas of “adjustments.” While Barb figured she’d need the dress taken in here, let out there and hemmed in a few places, Jennifer went on a fabric shopping spree, borrowed her friend’s sewing machine and got to work.
“Rent-A-Cakes!” she yipped, “it’s all the rage.” Confused and frightened, my head started reeling with terrible visions of guests being asked to return the cake they just ate. Then it hit me – styrofoam cake for show; cheap sheet cake for eating. Brilliant!
One man’s journey through the planning and execution of perhaps the most elaborate and creative marriage proposal in recent history. Those jumbo-tron engagements just won’t do anymore guys, the bar has been raised!
It’s funny how certain wedding traditions we perceive to be ancient history, pop up from time to time, reminding us that there is a world out there beyond engagement rings and bridal trunk shows. A good friend of mine who grew up and currently lives in New Delhi, India, just announced that he is [...]
