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Mrs. Peony, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Marketing Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, QA Engineer Engagement Date: June 28, 2007 Wedding Date: April 18, 2008 Venue: The Fountainhead Blogging Since: August 7, 2007 About Me: Both Mr. Peony and I are huge computer nerds, and our conversations usually consist of the latest gadgets, programming languages, and video games. At the same time, I can also be very girly with an obsession with handbags, makeup, and high heels. And art! I've studied studio art extensively, almost majored in art history, and freelance as a web and graphics designer. Mr. Peony and I are having a ball of a time planning a wedding for 250(!) guests, doing our best to infuse our personalities (geeky chic) with the wishes of our very traditional Asian parents.

Taking Charge

November 30th, 2007 @ 1:29 pm by Mrs. Peony

This past couple of weeks have been filled with a lot of drama as our parents’ demands and stubbornness about the wedding have significantly increased. Dealing with traditional Asian parents while planning a wedding is not easy, especially when those parents come from different backgrounds.

I cried. I fought. I stressed. I lost sleep.

Then, the other night, I asked Mr Peony if I was being selfish. He replied, “No you’re not. You’ve already given up your dream wedding because of our parents.”

That last sentence struck me. I always thought of a wedding as more than just the joining of two people - it’s the joining of two families and as a result, a family affair. For this reason, I’ve tried so hard to accommodate both families’ wishes and requests. But after hearing the words spoken from Mr Peony’s mouth, I wondered: at what price?

Tags: new-york | 16 Comments

Mrs. Caramel, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 24, Art Gallery/Museums Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Engineer Engagement Date: January 8, 2007 Wedding Date: October 6, 2007 Venue: a beautiful church and hotel reception About Me: I love dancing, singing, eating out, eating in, surfing on the net, and brainstorming fantastic ideas. I also love cats, coffee, and know every quote written on Sex & the City. I'm known to laugh really loud and have really crazy hand gestures while I talk. My fiance writes songs and I take pictures. What else? We're just a crazy young couple in love, trying to make a fabulous wedding!

Thank You Part II (With Holiday Cheer!)

November 30th, 2007 @ 1:03 pm by Mrs. Caramel

Currently I have been working on our lovely Thank You cards. Ever since I fell in love with these adorable stamps at Michael’s, I’ve been dying to use them!

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Tags: diy, los-angeles, post-wedding, thank-you | 7 Comments

Mrs. Snow Pea, New York Age and Occupation: 26, Architectural Engineer and student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Web Designer Engagement Date: July 4, 2005 Wedding Date: August 18, 2007 About Me: I am a DIY gal. From cooking, home improvements to wedding. Mr. Snow Pea and I met in college, and since then we've been like peas and carrots! Love cooking, traveling, and fishing.

Let’s Start With The Details

November 30th, 2007 @ 12:36 pm by Mrs. Snow Pea

I know. I know. Long time no blog. I had so many pictures to go through since last time, that I didn’t know which to choose to blog first. So I thought I would start with everyone’s favorite… the Details! I am a big fan of details, so I was really glad that our wedding photographer Henry caught all of them without me having to ask him. It was perfect!

(all photos courtesy of Henry Chan - please credit)

My veil
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Tags: new-york, pictures, post-wedding, pro pics | 13 Comments

Mrs. Bee, New York Age and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee Publisher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Internet Engagement Date: May 7, 2004 Wedding Date: March 5, 2005 Venue: Westside Loft, New York About Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!

Reality Wedding Show Casting

November 30th, 2007 @ 12:31 pm by Mrs. Bee

DreamWorks Television along with Mark Burnett Productions is currently casting for a new reality wedding show on a major cable network. They’re looking for deserving couples with remarkable stories so they can make their wedding dreams come true!

Some examples include:

* Soon-to-be Blended Family
* Hero is getting married
* Community leader is tying the knot
* Soldier finally gets home from war to wed his sweetheart
* Woman who is always the bridesmaid finally has her day!
* Couple renewing vows to celebrate an occasion
* Inter-racial or Inter-religion marriage
* Unique and special wedding planned (skydiving, etc.)

If you’re interested, email your full story and include recent photos in .jpg format, along with daytime and evening contact info to:

Charisse Simonian
Casting Director
csimonian@markburnettprod.com

The deadline is January 1st 2008!

I hope a wedding reader gets selected!

Tags: tv | 2 Comments

Mrs. Donut, Singapore/Natchez, MS Age and Occupation: 31, Classical Singer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Attorney Engagement Date: January 28, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2008 Blogging Since: November 27, 2006 Venue: St. Mary Basilica & the historic Eola Hotel, Natchez About Me: I am a displaced Southern belle trying to orchestrate our big day with my sweetie while living in a land far far away. When not planning for our classic Southern celebration, I love to read, travel, explore my artistic side, and bake brownies for Mr. Donut, who happens to love eating them. It works out well.

For The Fall Bride…

November 30th, 2007 @ 12:01 pm by Mrs. Donut

It’s 80 degrees out here and everything is green and I’m nostalgic for fall. It got me daydreaming about a rustic fall wedding…

The Venue: An old barn

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Tags: natchez, themes | 5 Comments

Mrs. Emerald, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Hospitality Administration Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Paralegal Engagement Date: October 8, 2006 Wedding Date: September 2007 Blogging Since: November 29, 2006 Venue: Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook IL About Me: I have been dreaming about my wedding forever, and flipping through bridal magazines since high school, so I am in my element! I am calling our theme "Vintage Inspired French/Asian Fusion." Mr. Emerald is very involved in the planning process, but of course he generally defers to me cuz I have a strong opinion of how I want everything to be :-).

My Yummy Confession

November 30th, 2007 @ 11:31 am by Mrs. Emerald

After Thanksgiving, I caught a nasty cold and was stuck veggin’ at home. The day of doing nothing led to numerous trips to the fridge. I couldn’t help it… that frozen block of foil-wrapped buttercream goodness kept calling out, “EAT ME!” So what did I do? DUH! I’ve been trying to resist its call for the past 3 months, but finally I caved in, defrosted it, and cut myself a tasty slice. laughin072

This is what I found when I unwrapped the layers of foil.

Tags: cake, chicago, post-wedding | 16 Comments

Ms. Dahlia, Detroit/Cleveland Age and Occupation: 24, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, IT System Administrator Engagement Date: December 31, 2006 Wedding Date: May 2008 Blogging Since: September 19, 2007 Venue: United Methodist Cathedral & historic downtown hotel in Cleveland About Me: I enjoy cooking, dancing and swimming. I am a geek and apply game theory to my everyday life. Winter is my favorite time of year, especially when spent curled up with good coffee and a book by Madeleine L'Engle.

Rehearsal Dinner, Part 2

November 30th, 2007 @ 11:08 am by Ms. Dahlia

I received an email earlier today from Mr. Dahlia’s mom with some exciting news- the rehearsal dinner is booked!You may recall from my earlier post that we have checked out a couple of places. Over Thanksgiving weekend, we went out to another wonderful dinner with Mr. Dahlia’s parents to Lola, (the new!) Iron Chef Michael Symon’s flagship restaurant. Mr. Dahlia and I had already been to Lolita and loved it, and we were really looking forward to visiting Lola.

Tags: cleveland, rehearsal | 11 Comments

Mrs. Butterscotch, Seattle Age and Occupation: 29, Advertising Sales Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, City Worker Engagement Date: September 24, 2006 Wedding Date: August 11, 2007 Blogging Since: June 19, 2007 Venue: church ceremony and private club reception About Me: I am marrying my high school sweetheart 11 years after high school ended! I am a self professed shoe fanatic with a closet full of shoes and only two feet. Planning a wedding has been my fun project since he surprised me with a proposal in Paris. We are spending our last few months preparing for our big day by wrapping up all the small things, buying a house and best of all preparing to live together for the first time.

My New Name

November 30th, 2007 @ 10:26 am by Mrs. Butterscotch

About two weeks after we got married, I changed my last name. Choosing to change or not to change your name is totally personal. Mr. Butterscotch didn’t care one way or the other, so it was all my choice, and I was happy to do so. When I made the change officially at work, it was a big to do. All my co-workers were confused by my email - who was this new person? And my nickname (which was based on a combination of my first and last name) didn’t flow as nicely anymore.

So now I have been Mrs X for a little over 3 months. About a month ago I started a new job. Nobody at my new job knows my maiden name so there was no confusion for them. I was introduced to everyone as Leah X. In fact the first few days I was sick of hearing my name being said over and over again as I met everyone. Today my new business cards arrived, and there it was in black ink - I was Mrs X. Oh. Wow. I am officially Mrs X to everyone. The name that I have been known by for 29 years is gone.

Sure I still accidentally sign my maiden name on occasion, but I just giggle and cross it out and write my married name. I love my new name, but it is such a funny thing to have a name one day and a new one the next.

Are you or did you change your name? How long did it take for you to get totally used to it?

Tags: legal, post-wedding, seattle | 25 Comments

Mrs. Gummi Bear, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 25, Japanese Importer/Illustrator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Game Developer/Programmer Engagement Date: April 15, 2006 Wedding Date: October 13, 2007 Blogging Since: June 19, 2007 Venue: Organic farm an hour from San Francisco About Me: I live for anthropologie, design blogs, sweets, japanese zakka, and vintage goods. We just bought our first home together and live with our two puppies and cat - it's a strange mixture of vintage, high-tech (we have 7 computers and 21 video game systems in all), and a whole lot of fur. Our wedding tries to embody the Japanese idea of "slow life", which is truly taking the time to enjoy food, company, and your environment!

Sibling Love!

November 30th, 2007 @ 9:27 am by Mrs. Gummi Bear

Originally, we hadn’t planned on having a ring bearer or a flower girl - neither of us had any nieces or nephews, nor did we know any children… or do we? It completely slipped my mind that my best friend from elementary school had two adorable, well behaved, awesome kids! So one phone call later, we decided that her son would pull his sister up the aisle in a radio flyer!

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