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.
Rare Finds
October 17th, 2007 @ 9:26 am by Mrs. Jasmine
The New York Times recently published a wonderful slideshow on museum gift shops. These often-overlooked stores are a treasure trove of creative, artistic, and one-of-a kind gifts. If you’re interested in buying off-registry for an engagement party, shower, wedding, or housewarming, definitely seek out your local museum gift shop. Here are some of my favorite finds from my favorite Chicago museums:
Museum of Contemporary Art:
Alessi Handheld Vacuum for $135:
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Dry Ideas
October 16th, 2007 @ 12:36 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Hands Off
October 15th, 2007 @ 2:19 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
This might be the most ridiculous question ever posted on Wedding Bee, but….
How do you wear gloves and mittens with your engagement ring? The brutal Chicago winter is close at hand and I’m wondering how you wear gloves and mittens without snagging an engagement-ring sized lump. How do you ladies in cold-weather states handle this?
Image courtesy of Cole Haan.
The Higher, The Better
October 15th, 2007 @ 8:29 am by Mrs. Jasmine
That’s my philosophy in life as it relates to shoes. At a mere 5’1, I refuse to resign myself to a life of staring at people’s belly-buttons. Instead, I’ve taken matters into my hands and embraced sky high heels.
My everyday work heels are 4 inches high. As Mr. Jasmine says, they are not stripper-high, but almost. That’s just how I like it! To me, there is no better feeling in the world than strutting around in a pair of really high heels. My back is straighter, my head is held high, there is an extra va-va-voom in my walk. The pain I feel from walking in a pair of modified stilts can’t compare to the fabulous confidence boost. When I wear my sky high heels, I can take on the world! Or at least Chicago.
So when it came to choosing my wedding shoes, I knew a 3 1/2 inch plus heel was necessary. I’m going to wait until I have my bridal outfits to decide on a pair, but I’m having a great time mulling over the options.
My dream pair (image courtesy of Neiman Marcus):
Out-of-Towners
October 12th, 2007 @ 11:28 am by Mrs. Jasmine
In the last month and a half, Mr. Jasmine and I attended three out-of-state weddings! Since we expect to have many out-of-town guests at our nuptials next June, I’ve been paying close attention to what made the trips easiest for us. Here are my thoughts on how to make your wedding stress-free for out-of-towners:
Reception Decor: Backdrops
October 11th, 2007 @ 4:58 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Indian wedding receptions traditionally feature the bride and groom sitting like royalty upon a large stage. An elaborate backdrop is behind them. At various points during the reception, wedding guests visit with the bride and groom and pose for pictures. It’s like a sweetheart table on steroids. Here are some *ahem* “typical” examples. I cringe for my culture. Check out that purple palace below! No thanks.
Just Say No
October 11th, 2007 @ 10:31 am by Mrs. Jasmine
image courtesy of allposters.com
On a recent trip to Houston for a friend’s wedding, I distractedly made my way through a stack of wedding magazines. As I flipped past the advertisements, a recurring theme caught my eye. An advertisement for teeth whitening. Another advertisement for a bridal boot camp. A yearlong wedding day beauty timeline. Each magazine reiterated the message that it’s a bride’s responsibility to be the most beautiful version of herself on her wedding day.
School Ties
October 10th, 2007 @ 3:06 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Mr. Jasmine and I at our law school alma mater, Notre Dame
In the last year, six couples Mr. Jasmine and I know from law school have gotten engaged. It’s such a treat to see couples you knew during their courtship on their way to the altar!
Why Are You Getting Married?
October 9th, 2007 @ 6:38 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Image courtesy of cartoonstock.com
I was recently watching an episode of Oprah (please don’t judge!) and the episode featured the stars of the new Tyler Perry movie, “Why Did I Get Married?”
Afternoon Tea At The Peninsula
October 9th, 2007 @ 11:30 am by Mrs. Jasmine
When my parents visited Chicago this summer, my mom and I treated ourselves to afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel. It was a fabulous mother-daughter outing and the tea service was truly decadent. The Lobby at the Peninsula would be the perfect spot for a bridal shower or bride and bridesmaids tea!
