By Popular Demand...

Since it was motioned, and seconded, here is the fleshed out version of my hypothetical wedding. I do have to say that sitting around this morning and looking at all sorts of beautiful things was a lot of fun. I've had some idea of what I wanted, but I fully realize that it takes two to tango and this day isn't all about me and what I want, so all of this obviously very subject to change. That, and you know, I should actually go out on a date with a guy.


I was still in a debate about having my dad walk me down the aisle. Now, don't get me wrong. I love my father. He is one of the stars in my heavens. However, I don't like the whole symbolism of it. I know, this is where my feminism becomes a pain in the ass. In the end though, I decided it would mean more to him for him to walk me down the aisle than it does for me to walk myself down. When my dad did walk me down the aisle, we came up with "She gives herself freely and on her own accord" for the answer to "Who gives this woman?"


I had my reception at a museum. Yes, I really am that big of a nerd. Seriously, good food (I would have damn good food), good music, and the ability to run amok in a museum? How could it possibly fail?! I went to a formal at a museum in college and I loved the idea. I've never been the same since.  Only a slow dance at the start, and after that really no slow dances at all. I always hated that. I mean, if you're with someone, you can dance slow or fast. If you're single, you gotta leave when the slow stuff starts. Not going to happen at my wedding.

Oh yes, and the hypothetical honeymoon. This one is pathetically easy. Madrid. I went there when I was in high school, and have wanted to go back ever since. I even know what hotel I'd want to stay at. There is just something about that city that calls to me...

Anyway, on to the fruits of my searching labor this morning:

First things first... the dress. This is definitely a very vintage inspired dress with the corset and the bustling. However, I think that it is also modern and clean. Very much a nod to my interests outside of my career.

The veil. I love the mantilla style. I'm a fan of the old-fashioned flare, obviously.

I absolutely love this ring. Love. Love. Love. I first saw it years ago, and thought that if I could ever afford it, this would be my wedding band. It's not old-fashioned, but my engagement ring is. My grandma left me her diamond ring, and that will be without a doubt, my engagement ring.

The earrings. Simply because I think they're fun and cute and go with the old-fashioned theme.

The flowers. I know that I want purple for my color, and I would want to have it incorporated into my flowers.  I really like the way this looks.

I would love to have my bridesmaids in something like this. It's hard to see, but it is a historically accurate costume of sorts. As mentioned above, I would want something much more purple/lavender for their dresses.