Handfasting
So C* and I are going to get handfasted. I am really excited about this. Even as I am kinda overwhelmed by the planning process. It is really kinda daunting because I want something really personal but I also want something tradtional. We all know I can't be easy about things...then I wouldn't be me.
I actually told him about my insecurities...when I freaked out and figured he was just saying yes to the handfasting (I asked him) to make me happy but will figure out a way to get out of it as soon as he can. I told him about it and he said no he really does want to do it. And he has been right there with me in the figuring out things for it. I think he will leave a lot of the researching up to me but he will give his imput on stuffs which is nice. And I have more time at work to look things up than he does.
We picked our colors they are Red Black and Purple. I want to use black as accents and have the red and purple be royal colors dark but bright at the same time. My mom said she would make the cords for us since she crochets really well and it will mean so much more to us that way.
We agreed that we would go with quasi garb so that we can go something new for the occasion and not break the bank but still look awesome and right for faire. There has been some talk about doing it at Spring Ojai but then I worry about having my faire family there since it is (I think) during Corona which is were they all will be. We shall see I need dates of everything before I can say for certain.
M agreed to preside over it for us. I am really excited that she will do this for us. Right on the heels of realizing that I wanted to get handfasted I realized that I wanted her to perform it for us (which by the by is why I asked her if it could be anyone that performs the handfasting). I couldn't imagine anyone else doing it. No one else would ensure that we get what we want. And no one else can make sure I have a good time and don't stress out. And help me see the absurd as well as the sublime in the whole thing. No one as well as she can. Well C* is getting better at it. But you know there are some things you just need best friend for....too bad she doesn't like to go dress shopping. Oh well.
Also, I want black roses (also known as blood red) because I love love love that color rose. That or the old fashioned ones that are cream and pink and look almost sepia toned. Those I love too but they don't go with the color scheme. So I will prolly have a headpiece or something of red roses.
I figure we will do cakes and ale and finger foods as our feast. Nothing too over the top. And then prolly a dinner after faire (but it will be pay as you go so I'm not sure how to phrase that with people) with anyone that wants to join us.
Lots to still plan but I am kinda starting to get an idea of what I want to do. And I'm trying to remind myself not to be a bridezilla about anything cause I know I can just start rambling. Hopefully I won't do it too badly.
I actually told him about my insecurities...when I freaked out and figured he was just saying yes to the handfasting (I asked him) to make me happy but will figure out a way to get out of it as soon as he can. I told him about it and he said no he really does want to do it. And he has been right there with me in the figuring out things for it. I think he will leave a lot of the researching up to me but he will give his imput on stuffs which is nice. And I have more time at work to look things up than he does.
We picked our colors they are Red Black and Purple. I want to use black as accents and have the red and purple be royal colors dark but bright at the same time. My mom said she would make the cords for us since she crochets really well and it will mean so much more to us that way.
We agreed that we would go with quasi garb so that we can go something new for the occasion and not break the bank but still look awesome and right for faire. There has been some talk about doing it at Spring Ojai but then I worry about having my faire family there since it is (I think) during Corona which is were they all will be. We shall see I need dates of everything before I can say for certain.
M agreed to preside over it for us. I am really excited that she will do this for us. Right on the heels of realizing that I wanted to get handfasted I realized that I wanted her to perform it for us (which by the by is why I asked her if it could be anyone that performs the handfasting). I couldn't imagine anyone else doing it. No one else would ensure that we get what we want. And no one else can make sure I have a good time and don't stress out. And help me see the absurd as well as the sublime in the whole thing. No one as well as she can. Well C* is getting better at it. But you know there are some things you just need best friend for....too bad she doesn't like to go dress shopping. Oh well.
Also, I want black roses (also known as blood red) because I love love love that color rose. That or the old fashioned ones that are cream and pink and look almost sepia toned. Those I love too but they don't go with the color scheme. So I will prolly have a headpiece or something of red roses.
I figure we will do cakes and ale and finger foods as our feast. Nothing too over the top. And then prolly a dinner after faire (but it will be pay as you go so I'm not sure how to phrase that with people) with anyone that wants to join us.
Lots to still plan but I am kinda starting to get an idea of what I want to do. And I'm trying to remind myself not to be a bridezilla about anything cause I know I can just start rambling. Hopefully I won't do it too badly.