Notes from an Off-Kilter Wedding Planning Notebook

I couldn’t resist; I had to include these here.

“Since Roman times, brides have worn white to symbolize purity. But this is the 21st Century and we ain’t speaking Roman. So for those of you who want to flaunt your pre-marriage impurities (or are merely looking for a dash of interesting color), select a dress of another delicate hue such as pale pink, blue, ivory or light beige.

The color you select will depend upon your own coloring; dark-skinned brunettes look good in ivory or beige, and fair-skinned blondes may find they look better in a white pastel or pure white gown. The rest of us will live a lie and wear pure white.”
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Oh, and then … in my painful search for appropriate florals, I came across this jewel:

“Instead of spending thousands on floral arrangements that wilt and die after a few days, consider decorating the tables with attractive, long-lasting cinderblock.”
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