Mrs. Jasmine, Chicago/LA
Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Attorney
Engagement Date: March 24, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 20, 2007
Venue: Hotel on the westside of Los Angeles
About Me: I'm a happy-go-lucky, imaginative spirit trapped in the body of a lawyer. I love reading, shopping, dining out, and exploring my beloved adopted city of Chicago with my fiance. We're planning the wedding of our dreams in my hometown of Los Angeles and we're excited to incorporate our cherished Indian/Pakistani customs and traditions.
A Shared Profession
November 7th, 2007 @ 5:26 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
“Lawyers should never marry other lawyers. This is called in-breeding; from this comes idiot children… and other lawyers.”
~ Adam’s Rib
Mr. Jasmine and I are both lawyers. We also have numerous lawyer friends who are married to other lawyers. Somehow, strangely enough, lawyers seem to attract other lawyers!
There are some advantages to being engaged/married to someone of the same profession. We understand the particular demands and challenges of our jobs. I can come to him with a legal quandary I’m puzzling over and we can brainstorm together (or, more frequently, he can shrug at me and go “errrr… huh?”). Plus, we get to attend networking and continuing education events together. The disadvantages? There is a lot of law talk! And woe is the one who pulls out a legal term during an argument! But overall, I think it’s great that we’re in the same line of work– it’s just one extra thing that brings us closer together.
Do you have the same profession as your significant other? What are some of the pros/cons? Or do you enjoy having a different profession from him/her?
A Modern Trousseau
November 7th, 2007 @ 12:59 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Traditionally, women prepared for marriage by accumulating a trousseau. A trousseau, from the French word for bundle, was a trunk or hope chest that included jewelry, lingerie, clothing, linen, and toiletries for the new bride. Although the trousseau was popularized by Victorian brides, the custom is shared by women in other countries as well. Indian brides traditionally receive a lavish trousseau of clothing and jewelry from their parents. Made up of formal Indian outfits (saris and shalwar kameez) and gold jewelry, it’s meant to provide the bride with new ensembles to see her through her wedding, honeymoon, and newlywed days.
Splitting Holidays
November 6th, 2007 @ 5:25 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Deciding how to split up the holidays is a common point of contention among newlywed couples. It’s difficult to imagine not spending a special occasion with your loved ones and newlyweds can often become embroiled in bitter battles with in-laws over who gets the new couple for the holidays.
Letterpress Treats
November 6th, 2007 @ 10:59 am by Mrs. Jasmine
Before I got engaged, I didn’t even know what letterpress was. Now, a mere seven months later, I’m a changed woman. I’ve suddenly become a letterpress fanatic who will buy *anything* letterpressed, from thank you cards to calendars to coasters (I don’t bother actually using the coasters on my Ikea coffee table. I just scatter them about and admire their loveliness). There is something about the tactile quality and visual goodness of letterpress than I cannot get enough of!
I’ve been feeding my addiction by perusing Etsy for beautiful letterpress goods. Here are some of my current favorites:
They have some truly creative holiday cards, from the graphic to the generic:
Quotables
November 1st, 2007 @ 8:29 am by Mrs. Jasmine
Our favorite spot: the Notre Dame bookstore. Image courtesy of Vic Toth
Chicago: Belle Vie and Vera Wang Sample Sale
October 30th, 2007 @ 4:53 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
I just received this information via email and wanted to pass it on to my Chicago brides-to-be:
Sweet Jasmine
October 30th, 2007 @ 12:53 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
One of the reasons I chose my icon is because the jasmine flower is such a meaningful part of Indian weddings. Its creamy white petals and lush, heady fragrance play both important symbolic and cultural roles.
The Paper Chase
October 29th, 2007 @ 6:44 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Being A Mother, Being A Wife
October 29th, 2007 @ 1:01 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
image courtesy of amazon.com
In a revealing Salon.com interview, Deborah Merrill, author of the book “Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Understanding the Relationship and What Makes Them Friends or Foe”, acknowledges that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships can occasionally be fraught with tension and conflict because “while the daughter-in-law is trying to create her own family, her mother-in-law is trying to maintain relationships in her family as they have always been.”
Hot Dress Roundup
October 26th, 2007 @ 12:42 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
If you’re looking for a dress for an engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, wedding, or just because, here are some of my current favorites (all on sale!):
Nicole Miller Sheath Dress for $183:
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