Two brides might mean…
By Never teh Bride…two gowns, two bouquets, two pretty hairstyles, and two pairs of awesome shoes. It makes me feel just a tad envious of all of the girly lesbian brides out there who are marrying other girly lesbian brides and can ooh and ahh over nuptial frippery with a spouse-to-be who actually gives a damn.
Just look at this stunningly gorgeous photo taken by my friend Oolong (who coincidentally made our kitty cake toppers) at a wedding at Saint Anthony’s Chapel in Holyrood Park. The two brides, Lizzie and Ari, look absolutely smashing, and I can just imagine them having a grand old time picking out dresses and invitations and ribbons for their stem wraps.
Of course, that’s just my brain telling me that the grass simply must be greener on the other side of the nuptial fence, by which I mean the side where there are no FOBs telling future husbands that they should just shut up and get out of the way. I’m sure that the everyday reality is likely far more mundane, with one half of the couple caring more about color schemes than the other on any given day. Then again a study of married gay folks from Vermont revealed that they were generally more satisfied in their relationships than straight folks. Go figure!
July 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Awww…what a nice photo! And yes, if both brides are very girly, I can see it being quite a lot of fun to go over all of that frippery.
Then again, if both brides are girly AND opinionated, I can see some interesting battles ensuing. There is something to be said for a spouse who has no interest in wedding paraphernalia, and is happy to go along with whatever you like. As in all things, it depends on the individual couple, I guess.
But yeah, that photo…so pretty! Yay for them!
July 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
That one dress with the black lace pattern is just beautiful. I love the embelishment to it.
It’s funny but my guy does actually have opinions on the wedding but our taste is pretty much the same so we don’t really fight over details (what are families are up to is another story).
So if you’re marrying someone who has the same taste as you it shouldn’t be too much of a fight regardless of the gender.
July 18th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
That’s a gorgeous photo, NtB! I love that they’ve both expressed their personal styles in gowns, flowers, etc. but still have a distinct couple style, too.
Blablover5, your words are very true: the problem isn’t with differing genders, but differing tastes…though I’d have given a lot if Mr. Twistie had expressed a couple more opinions even if they’d differed from mine.
July 18th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
La Petite Acadienne: Shhhhh, I can see WE executives perking up their ears at the thought of a Bridezilla vs. Bridezilla style reality show!
blablover5: The biggest disagreements The Beard and I had were about his not being all that interested in the planning stuff! I only wish he’d had a bit more to say, but it’s not just a wedding thing. He’s a low-key dude without a lot of strong preferences — he takes life as it comes and enjoys the ride!
Twistie: It helps that they both seem to have wonderful taste
July 18th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Awww! How pretty the girls are! (I’m old; to me, they ARE girls.) And how lovely they look in their wonderful dresses! I would wear the gown with the black lace in a hot minute, and I am not the world’s biggest fan of strapless wedding gowns!
A lovely photo of a wonderful occasion! I wish them much happiness!
July 19th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
OK. Am I going to be the one who has to say that the one on the right needs to trim the dead ends from her hair?
July 20th, 2008 at 4:38 am
I love this article
It reminds me of when I worked at a florist with a lesbian couple that was planning their wedding.
They made work so much fun. Every day there was some sort of wedding talk and they were both really really into all of it. Apart from the dresses. Deb wasn’t all that interested, all she cared was that it was white and didn’t have dangling beads that’d snag on things and tear off when she’d sit down hehe.
July 20th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Beautiful picture. And LaBellaDonna, I’m old enough to have my first thought also be “they’re so YOUNG to be getting married!”
July 20th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Not only are the brides both beautiful but what a view! The background in the photo is stunning. It must have been quite an amazing wedding.
July 31st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I am maid of honour in a lesbian wedding taking place next Friday. It’s the first wedding I’ve ever been a part of, and to be honest i didn’t realise there were so many responsibilites involved with the MOH post–no matter how many brides there are.
Both girls are really into the planning, though neither one knows what the other is wearing, which has allowed for some really elaborate practical jokes. I’ve been involved in the planning for both brides, and even though it’s been stressful, it’s been great fun.
Honestly, I don’t understand why people think gay marriage shouldn’t be allowed. Love is love, right?
July 31st, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I most heartily agree, Alle!