I'm excited to announce our very first contest! Who-hoo! Now, do you think I'm giving something away, and all you have to do is leave a comment and get picked? Of course not. Over here at chez practical we value wit more then that. So, Modern Bride has introduced a new ad campaign, "I’m a Modern Bride because..." I've included the only adorable ad above. As for the rest, well, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all, right? Except, really? You’re a modern bride because your wedding lasted four days? FOUR DAYS? That is a lot of inconvenience and forced merriment on the part of your guests. When I was small my mother used to tell me that if Christmas was every day, it wouldn't be fun anymore. The same can be said of weddings.
Which brings me to the contest. Why are you a Practical Bride (or groom)? Leave your answer in the comments. I have two prizes! A copy of One Perfect Day: The Selling of the American Wedding for the wittiest answer, and a copy of Miss Manners On {Painfully Proper} Weddings goes to the writer of the wisest answer. Oh yes, and (internet) fame and glory. That goes to both winners. Go for something that will make us laugh, or will make us nod our heads, and murmur "true, true."
Let's see what Team Practical can come up with. I'm expecting big things. (Also, you absolutely do not have to be engaged to enter, just a clever writer.)
And… GO! Comments are open for exactly one week (and you can enter as many times as you want)
I’m a practical groom because I borrowed my dress* from my grandfather.
(*this is not a picture of my actual grandfather.)
July 23, 2008 1:49 pm
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We’re a practical couple because: My fiance and I met on a backpacking trip in Yosemite. He proposed, one year later, in Sequoia National Park on a camping trip. We were both in Camos and hadn’t showered in three days, but it was one of the most romantic moments of my life.
Shameless plug: you can read the full story here: http://danicalifornia.blogspot.com/2008/06/story.html
July 23, 2008 2:33 pm
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I’m a practical bride because:
We both know that getting married is more about the marriage than the wedding day. We know our guests would rather see our marriage work than be blown away by us dropping all our savings on ONE DAY. We plan on borrowing everything (dress, suit, decor, etc.) and focusing on what makes us happy. I’m included only those traditions that are sentimental to both of us/our families. And I am refusing to anything that I’m uncomfortable with, financially or otherwise.
July 23, 2008 2:51 pm
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We’re a practical couple because we want everything at our wedding to be used again.
July 23, 2008 3:04 pm
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I’m a practical bride because… in a small town in PA we managed to get almost everything we need within a 2 mile radius – ceremony, reception, hair, nails, his clothes, cake, hotel for out-of-towners, suppies for gift bags. Only exceptions were the rings (16 miles) and the dress (had to go to the Filene’s Basement sale in Boston for that one). Gotta love supporting local small businesses and getting good deals while you’re at it!
July 23, 2008 4:29 pm
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I am a practical GROOM, because I convinced my (now wife) to hold our reception at St. Arnold’s brewery where the beer was included.
July 23, 2008 4:52 pm
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I’m a practical bride because I don’t want the carbon copy wedding of the masses. We’re getting married on an organic farm with all local food and flowers – it’s easier, less expensive, more green, and way more interesting than a hotel ballroom.
July 23, 2008 6:18 pm
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I’m a practical bride because why buy when you can DIY?
July 23, 2008 6:24 pm
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I’m a practical bride because I bought my dress on eBay for $50 (currently retails at Nordstroms for $250). We live 5 minutes from our venue. E-ring I picked out was unique and under $500. FI and I are paying for the wedding ourselves and simply can’t see spending more than $5000 on one day. And lastly, I have visited my local dollar store for wedding decorating supplies more times than I care to admit.
July 23, 2008 6:26 pm
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I’m a practical bride because I believe the day is only ‘perfect’ if we end up married. To eachother.
July 23, 2008 6:45 pm
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