Mrs. Cupcake, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 27, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Construction Project Manager
Engagement Date: February 10, 2007
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 7, 2007
Venue: The Desmond Hotel in Malvern, PA
About Me: Mr. Cupcake and I hit it off at a Halloween party and immediately began a long-distance relationship. After two years, he moved to my neck of the woods, and a year and a half after that, he proposed at the “place we fell in love.” I am a true perfectionist who enjoys designing and creating more work for myself, so wedding planning is my perfect outlet. Mr. Cupcake and I are both old souls, and we hope to weave that aspect of our personalities into our wedding day.
A Loving Gesture…
February 11th, 2008 @ 10:28 am by Mrs. Cupcake
For anyone who may have a case of the Mondays, here’s a photo/story that is sure to give you a giggle….
Friends of ours got married in October in Maine; Mr. Cupcake and I were unable to attend because we had a family wedding occurring the same weekend. Apparently, though, some funny business went down during the exchange of vows, which the groom has so graciously allowed me to share with you, in his words:
During our rehearsal, the minister reminded us to look at each other when we say our vows. His rationale was that even though we were repeating his words, we were making promises to one another and not to him. I was going to be speaking first and when the big moment came, he whispered a quick reminder to look at each other.
My (now) wife has the stereotypical Italian habit of constantly gesturing with her hands. Upon hearing the minister’s reminder, she decided to lighten the mood by doing her best Robert De Niro impersonation from Meet the Parents and gestured with her fingers to remind me to look into her eyes. My uncle was playing amateur photog that day and happened to catch the moment from a slight angle in the congregation……
I guess I know where I stand in her book for the rest of my life!!
Nothing says “I love you” quite like an (accidental) obscene gesture! 
8 Responses to “A Loving Gesture…”
LOL!
when i pulle dup your post i glanced at the pic and wondered “why is she giving him the bird in front of the minister???”
great shot!
Too funny! How awesome that the couple was able to relax and joke with each other during the ceremony! Thanks for sharing!
Hahaha, oops! I bet they got a good laugh out of that when they got the pic.
Heh, even if he hadn’t captured it at that angle, making that gesture (the “peace” sign with your palm facing towards you) is roughly equivalent in Britain/Ireland as giving the finger. Also known as “flipping the V’s!”
I thought maybe it was the part of the ceremony relating to being “fruitful” and she was using a visual aid for those unfamiliar with the associated act. 
Here’s a link with a quick explaination of the meaning of hand gestures in other countries
(enjoy shaggy-haired Tony Blair throwing the “The Wanker: while wearing a straw boater!):
http://www.languagetrainers.co.uk/blog/2007/09/24/top-10-hand-gestures/
I…think…..wait…..YEP! I peed a little that was so funny!
