It’s been a year and a half since I became a bee. I’ve shared the story of us, our engagement, our Zivilstand, Catholic wedding and not one but two trash the dress shoots. After a year of being 100% fully married, it’s time to turn in my bee badge.
Weddingbee was priceless during our planning. With very few girlfriends in Switzerland, I had a place in the hive to share the overwhelming excitement of planning. I will honestly miss sharing our stories with you, reading about your experiences and listening to your advice.
The hive inspired many details for our wedding, but it also inspired me personally. You see, I never really received a lot of beauty tips from my mother. She has nine kids, a short haircut and no time for or interest in makeup. She was busy doing a great job taking care of us instead of worrying about beauty matters!
At a family dinner in Brazil a few weeks before getting engaged in 2010
I feel like I have learned more in a year here than I did during my entire puberty. You guys taught me so much!
I bought makeup brushes. I got contact lenses. I learned how to do eye makeup. I’ve read and tested many hair style ideas. And you know what? People notice.
I have gotten more compliments on my makeup, hair and general appearance than I have in my entire life.
Post-weddingbee beauty on regular work days.
Some may think it’s shallow, but I feel more grown up. I feel like I know how to take care of myself (new skincare regimen!) and look my personal best thanks to the hive. And when I receive compliments about how nice I look because someone noticed that I’m doing something different…well that just makes my day!
Mr. Funnel Cake loves me for who I am, but he is also enjoying when I take a bit more time for “me.” And when I go to work and out socializing I am more confident and I feel like a stronger woman.
So thanks, bees. Thank you for sharing your ideas and experiences so I can learn about this feminine side of life.
If you want to catch up on my archives, please check out my weddingbee Wiki here.
If you’re inclined, find out about our post wedding life at my blog, The Swiss Life or what I’m up to in photography at katiehelfenberger.com. In the mean time, I’ll go back to lurking here, but I promise to pop in if I have anything wedding related to share!
Cheers
Katie, aka Mrs. Funnel Cake
I loved the Funnel Cake story…thanks for sharing all the parts of your wedding with us! And can I say I just love the sass you are exuding in those pictures!!
You were/are my favorite bee, thanks for sharing your journey!
Parting is such sweet sorrow. ;( Don’t be a stranger!
We’ll miss you, thanks for sharing your gorgeous wedding with us!
You will be so missed, FC! Thank you for sharing your beautiful wedding with us, can’t wait to follow your new Swiss adventures 
I’m sad that you’re going but I’m happy you’re still blogging!!
Aw, sad to see you go (but I’m already following your new blog ^^).
And I just want to add that you are so pretty! Love your eye makeup in the second pic!
It was delightful following your wedding and all of the new (to me) traditions/customs! Please pop back in now and then!
Love you, Mrs FC. I’m so glad to have met you here & can’t wait to come stalk you in Europe, some day! xxx
Nooooooo!! I was hoping this day would never come! You were the first bee I started re-reading from the beginning and you always were my favorite bee.
Thank you so much for sharing! I loved every post
Aww, you guys are making me all emotional. Weddingbee <3 !
I love your story, it’s a crazy international love story like mine American girl meets a German boy in Australia… it’s always hard to explain to people sometimes right? Best of luck and I love your makeup tips.
Aww, is it that time already? I’ve loved your story so much. Thanks for sharing with us!
You will certainly be missed. You were my favorite bee. I absolutely loved reading everything leading up to your wedding and, all of your wonderful recaps. Thanks for sharing your beautiful wedding with us.
Mrs. Funnel Cake, Zürich, Switzerland/Columbus, Ohio Age and Occupation: 24, Visual Communication Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Application Engineer Engagement Date: May 30, 2010 Wedding Date: October 2011 Venue: Catholic church followed by a botanical conservatory About Me: I'm an American designer who moved to Switzerland for love after a fairytale beginning at the top of the Eiffel Tower. I love travel, photography, museums, learning German so I can speak with my mother-in-law, cooking (eating), cuddling, and I'm not afraid to try something new even if it terrifies me. My Swiss/Brazilian man and I are both down to earth people planning a traditional Catholic wedding in my hometown with some quirky cultural exceptions to reflect our different backgrounds. We look forward to celebrating with friends and family from all over the world in a classic, sophisticated fusion of heritage and love.
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