I had such a wonderful time last Sunday at a Bridal Expo in Chicago. Being around all the beautiful dresses, flower displays and photographers' galleries gets me excited and impatient for my youngest son's wedding (do we still have to wait seven more months?) But I also love chatting with Brides and Grooms who are anticipating one of their best days ever.
Regardless of how far into the planning process they are - and I'm talking about a few couples who aren't even engaged yet - you ask them anything related to their wedding and they light up like Christmas trees. And they gush as they share their plans, although I'm sure a couple of them would object to me using the word "gush!" But I'm sticking with it.
Isn't that how you'd expect it to be? Weddings are celebrations...and celebrations should be fun and exciting. Even if you don't consider yourself to be a very emotional/romantic person (apparently actuaries get married too!), talking about your wedding should still put a smile on your face. Especially if you're planning something that's a long way outside the norm.
Like the Bride who couldn't wait to share that she's having a Star Wars themed wedding. Although I didn't admit to her to having NEVER seen a Star Wars movie all the way through - I've learned that Star Wars fans can be rabid in their support of the franchise - I did admit that I was a Trekkie!
After everyone in her group gasped audibly - I know some of you are doing the same thing as you read my confession - I asked if they would be having lightsabers as part of the ceremony. That lightened the mood and they promised they wouldn't hold the Trekkie thing against me. Whew!
Apparently my comment gave them hope for me, since only an educated Trekkie would understand what a lightsaber was. To avoid digging my hole any deeper however, I refrained from pointing out the superiority of phasers.
In all honesty, I'm hoping she's genuinely looking for help with her stationery because how much fun will that be? Would it be appropriate to ask if the ring bearer will be a baby Yoda?
(And if you are that Bride, please know that sarcasm is one of my love languages!)
Before I alienate any more of you - you got that, right? - I want you to know that, regardless of the simplicity or lavishness of your wedding celebration, my goal is to provide every Bride a stationery suite she can be proud of, especially custom stationery for themed weddings. Stationery that captures any or all of these:
venue/location
color scheme
flowers (or lack thereof)
theme
personal style
something only you've thought of
And a stationery suite is not just Save the Dates, Invitations and RSVP cards. It includes menus, programs, seating charts, welcome signs, place cards, banners, guest books, thank you cards...any printed thing you might need. I'm here to make sure that everything is designed to complement each other for a cohesive look, all while elevating your unique wedding and reception. Right down to individually addressing each envelope with the same font and graphic layout.
Curious what that would mean to you, whether you're six months or two years away from the date? Then let's talk! And if you mention the name of your favorite Star Trek captain (Enterprise or otherwise), l'll discount your invoice by 15%. Talk about out of this world!
On a final note, today's blog is fondly written in honor of Forrest & Deborah Fisher. I'm already thinking of you with today's topic, so I might as well mention you! Miss you!
My wife made me read this, but I'm very glad I did! I miss you guys!
And blasters (phasers) are "so uncivilized."
Forrest Fisher