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Mrs. Tulip, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Retired Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Counsel/DOO for Small Gov't Contractor Engagement Date: August 8, 2007 Wedding Date: March, 2008 Venue: Still Looking! About Me: In all my dreams of the man I'd someday marry, I never pictured anyone as perfect for me as Mr. Tulip. So now we just have to make it through the craziness of the wedding and the moving in together! I love crafts, sewing, jewelry making, and photography, so am looking forward to this chance for DIY fun. When not wedding planning, I'm playing with our dog and 4 cats, Ebay shopping, or watching too much TV (often simultaneously!).
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Bubble-y Personality

May 25th, 2008 @ 1:01 pm by Mrs. Tulip

In fact, I’ve rarely been described as “bubbly;” I’m actually quite shy. But if there’s one thing I never outgrew, it’s a love of blowing bubbles. So, when my parents helped brainstorm something to throw for our big post-ceremony exit, they had me at “bubbles!”

Small bottles of wedding bubbles are readily available at crafts stores like Michaels or on the Internet. We went for the plain version (no doves or wedding cakes or whatnot) and piled them into a handled basket that I spray-painted white for the occasion.

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After the ceremony, Mr. T and I went through the front doors of the Athenaeum and snuck around to a small garden at the back. It was lovely to have a few minutes alone to reconnect, admire our rings, and giggle over the fact that we were actually married.

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This interlude also gave the guests time to gather outside. A designated friend passed bubbles to anyone who hadn’t already grabbed them from the guestbook-and-hankie table.

And then everyone started to blow! It was a fun way to keep occupied while they waited for us, and we were greeted by a magical sight when we came back through the building for our big exit — framed by the open double doors, a riot of bubbles floating everywhere through the spring air.

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And when we were done, they all just floated away.

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(All photos by Punam Bean)

What will guests throw during your grand exit? Anyone else going the bubble route?

7 Responses to “Bubble-y Personality”

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GorgesViola says:

Every time I see more pics of your wedding and of you & Mr. Tulip, I love it more! :-)

http://whiteboxweddings.squarespace.com/whiteboxblog/2008/5/22/kids-haley.html

I saw this picture on the Whitebox Weddings blog a few days ago (before we took our e-photos) and fell in love - both with the adorable kid and the iridescent bubbles! I bought a couple bottles of bubbles to use at our photo shoot; unfortunately, I didn’t notice that in *their* photo, the Whitebox photogs must have blown the bubbles, not the subject herself! I think all of our bubble photos must have a lot of GV and Mr.GV chipmunk cheek shots. Oh well.

I think we will use bubbles for the wedding exit, though - I love how it looks!

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GorgesViola says:

sorry, it’s the 4th photo down on that page… the little girl is totally stunning!

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crackhead says:

They do this after the ceremony right?

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Mrs. Tulip says:

@GorgesViola: Wow, that girl IS adorable! And I got a laugh out of “chipmunk cheeks.” :) But I’m sure your photos will look great — what a good idea for an engagement shoot.

@crackhead: Yep, traditionally the “showering” takes place after the ceremony, when the bride and groom exit the church. (We found the logistics were a bit complicated, since we were the FIRST ones out in the recessional, but I guess often the couple stays behind in the church for some photos.) But I’ve also been a guest at weddings where we blew bubbles or waved sparklers as the couple was making their final getaway after the reception. I think it’s one of those categories where tradition has been replaced by “whatever works best for you!”

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Karen says:

We used little champagne party poppers. The color made for awesome wedding photos and the guests had a great time with them.

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NearlyMsSubrosa says:

That is such a cute idea. I think confetti sometimes looks a little tacky, so I have added bubble research to my wedding to-do list!

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Peonies and Polaroids says:

So sweet! I really wanted to buy a bubble machine for our outdoor reception, but it was one of those ‘extravagant extras’ that has been jettisoned in the Great Budget Shrink of 2008!

I love bubbles though, they’re so much fun!

I can’t wait to see more from your wedding! I say this every time, but every time you leave me itching for more!


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Mrs. Tulip Mrs. Tulip, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Retired Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Counsel/DOO for Small Gov't Contractor Engagement Date: August 8, 2007 Wedding Date: March, 2008 Venue: Still Looking! About Me: In all my dreams of the man I'd someday marry, I never pictured anyone as perfect for me as Mr. Tulip. So now we just have to make it through the craziness of the wedding and the moving in together! I love crafts, sewing, jewelry making, and photography, so am looking forward to this chance for DIY fun. When not wedding planning, I'm playing with our dog and 4 cats, Ebay shopping, or watching too much TV (often simultaneously!).