Wedding cliches
Well, finally. Howie and I are doing the nasty. No, not THAT...we're getting married. Not that either one of us really believe in it. We're both pretty much under the belief that it's a control mechanism for government and religion. For two people to really love each other and are bound to each other, the piece of paper means nothing. It goes back to the early days when it was all about merging of properties and controlling the power. (Do the research, you know it's true)
However, there is the fact that it DOES give a better tax rate. And it does protect us if (FSM forgive) one of us passes away.
Wills are great to a point (yes, we have that too), but, should something happen to one or the other, that piece of paper that says we're bound holds great power. He needs immediate access to my benefits, my funds, my estate. And vice-versa. So there it is. If anyone is having a "traditional" in the sense of merging of properties, it is us.
So our wedding will not be traditional in most senses. It isn't that we're mocking weddings, we just don't think they're necessary to show one's love and commitment to one another. Since we're doing it anyway, may as well have a party.
Which is what I want.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love to throw parties. Because I love my friends, and I love my family. And that's what we're doing.
I am sorry, I will not be hosting the Cinco de Mayo party. But that's ok. We're making up for it with a wedding before the world ends.
Back to the cliches...
These are all the things we will not be doing:
Expensive white dress. Really?? Do I really need to look like a princess? I'd rather be dressed like Indiana Jones, an adventurer. However, I don't think Monique will let me...
Big wedding party. No.
Bridesmaids dresses that look too frilly and, guess what? You won't ever wear them again.
Tuxes. Really? Have you met Howie? Is he a tux guy? No.
Live doves. Sorry Villate. It isn't happening.
Huge ceremony. Uh uh. It starts at six. It might last 10 minutes. Fifteen, if you're really lucky. So don't be late cuz you may miss it....
Expect people to be dressed up. Are ya kidding me?? Be COMFORTABLE!! No one gives a shit what you're wearing. Howie and I certainly don't. It's all casual folks.
The reading of 1Corinthians. "Love is..blah blah blah" Howie and I know what love is. It's digging in and not moving. It's being there but not smothering. It's know when to shut up with each other. And besides...duh. I'm an atheist. You may get a reading from Hitchens...
The Wedding March. No frikkin' way.
I'll be adding to this list periodically. So you may want to check back.
What you will find:
Love
Peace.
Fun.
Alcohol.
Non alcohol for my non drinking friends
Dancing
Games.
Flying pigs.
And food.
So, yeah, you need to be there. It's going to be LEGEN...
Wait for it, and I hope you're not lactose intolerant because the next part is..
DARY....
Don't worry...it's going to be a great wedding
Updates:
Limos. Seriously? A cab is cheaper.
Chicken dance. Ah hell to the no.
First dance. Why? You may as well call it the first and last ever dance
Feeding each other cake. What kind of craziness is that?!?