tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post2741497314138155035..comments2023-12-28T02:57:33.087-05:00Comments on homemade grits: Traditions We’re Skipping by KateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-41940660074036156602009-05-29T14:06:03.262-04:002009-05-29T14:06:03.262-04:00That's what I thought. That's what I get from try...That's what I thought. That's what I get from trying to read in reader... ;-)Southern Aspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042045652329926178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-62992069645051079092009-05-28T19:56:42.254-04:002009-05-28T19:56:42.254-04:00We skewed tradition a tad - I'm Jewish and E is a ...We skewed tradition a tad - I'm Jewish and E is a Methodist, so we wrote our own vows incorporating both of our traditions, lit the unity candle and broke the glass. We had our ceremony and reception at a heritage village, and got married in a 200-year old log church. For seating, we used Vitamin String Quartet, who re-interpret popular songs into classical, and I walked in to a rendition of John Lennon's "Grow Old Along With Me" by Postal Service.<br /><br />We didn't have tons of dancing, but our entertainment was awesome! We got a local singer who does mostly big band standards and sounds exactly like Frank Sinatra - we even told him to sell his CDs at the reception. <br /><br />To honor E's Southern roots, we had a groom's cake (a bunny coming out of a top hat, since he was a magician as a kid), and for our favors I handmade chocolates. E did have his heart set on the garter toss, and surprised me by doing magic at the same time!<br /><br />I'm sorry for writing a novel, but gosh, was it a fun day!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881547662173685097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-12649306054218953472009-05-28T13:04:54.084-04:002009-05-28T13:04:54.084-04:00oh my goodess no. I'm not planning a wedding, my w...oh my goodess no. I'm not planning a wedding, my wedding was a glorious 4 years and some months ago. My dear friend Kate is planning a wedding to her love Andy!<br /><br />i did not participate in any of these traditions either. no bouquet toss, no garter, no announcing the wedding party, no chicken dances.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377408234974604209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-13516843493283063542009-05-28T12:18:14.235-04:002009-05-28T12:18:14.235-04:00your wedding sounds perfect, seriously no bouquet ...your wedding sounds perfect, seriously no bouquet toss?! thank God.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183231711425591135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-40398999180320718302009-05-28T12:02:47.924-04:002009-05-28T12:02:47.924-04:00Plus, you can't trust your sister not to ruin your...Plus, you can't trust your sister not to ruin your wedding by shouting out "THAT'S SEXIST!" as soon as words like "submit" or "obey" are uttered.Claire Kieferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794131643377703649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-20318734040981057392009-05-28T11:50:52.102-04:002009-05-28T11:50:52.102-04:00OOH- Congratulations! Didn't realize you were plan...OOH- Congratulations! Didn't realize you were planning a wedding.<br /><br />We broke several traditions- (1) destination wedding, (2) I had "honorary" bridesmaids- just my sister stood up with me (3) no guest book- I lied- had guests sign a coffee table book of St. Thomas at their leisure (4) no garter or bouquet toss.<br />Did wear white (well, ivory), had many of the traditional vows (though I think no obey- it was honor). And did have a groom's cake- a fun take on my husband's nascar enthusiasm.Southern Aspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042045652329926178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-91569128221780978322009-05-28T09:46:32.071-04:002009-05-28T09:46:32.071-04:00As soon as I get pictures back, I'm going to write...As soon as I get pictures back, I'm going to write a post about our wedding. We skipped so many traditional wedding "rules" it's almost like we went to the courthouse. And I loved every minute of it!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852281425893274832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677104499481961232.post-46410476223241749912009-05-28T09:19:29.523-04:002009-05-28T09:19:29.523-04:00This is the only way to make your wedding planning...This is the only way to make your wedding planning a sane time! We are NOT having a guestbook(Such a waste of time!) and no grooms cake unless we can find a cool/tacky birthday cake motif at Publix. <br /><br />Maria- 16 days till wedding!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129805878646791174noreply@blogger.com