Manolo for the Brides

Oh my dears.

Last week I lobbed this…image at you:
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May you all enjoy a most romantic day…and lifetime together.

So. Last week I hit you with this deathless image:
and you guys came back swinging.

(Note: Margo, I believe you are correct in identifying the bride’s gown as vintage Gunne Sax. In fact, if I recall correctly, two thirds of the girls at my senior prom wore this dress. Mine was also Gunne Sax, but it was steel blue and did not feature a Queen Anne neckline, so there. Good eye, Margo!)

Anyway.

While there were several excellent entries this week, I have made my decision. The winner is our own fabulous gemdiva for this deliciously snarky pulled-from-the-headlines bit of silliness:

When the Louisiana judge refused to marry them citing concerns for their children, the couple returned to the groom’s more advanced home planet for their wedding ceremony.

Congratulations, gemdiva! And thanks to everyone who played.

It’s Halloween today! Remember to have a super time planning your wedding:

…and be sure to watch out for zombies:

(dabs at eye with lace hanky)

Oh my dears, how very clever you all are!

Last week I presented you all with this deathless image:

…and you all came right back at me with some of the funniest captions I’ve ever seen in this blog.

You’re all winners in my book, but I declare only one, as you know. This week it’s the ever superfantastic Margo with this glorious tribute to DIY:

“You created a celebrant out of the leftover hen’s night decorations? I love how crafty you are, darling.”

Congratulations, Margo! And thanks to everyone who played.

Yep, that’s right! Manolo for the Brides is now on Twitter! Check us out for mini tips and more, daily. Or almost daily. You know how it is. Leave a comment pointing us to you if you’re a bride or wedding vendor rocking the tweets.

We here at Manolo for the Brides know of at least one couple getting married on this fine Labor Day, and we hope that they and you have a ton of fun today. For those reading this outside the U.S. (and those in the U.S. whose jobs necessitate working today), have some fun even if you are actually laboring.

Just not feeling it? Take your inspiration from Scott and Jessica (as photographed by the always fabulous qousqous) who obviously know how to have a good time.

First off, I’d like to apologize for the super-slow approval of comments over the past two days. NtB is off on a trek with little/no computer access…and I thought I was going to be able to check the laptop more than once a day for the past two days. Mr. Twistie and I were on a hellride to Los Angeles and back again, and I keep being pathetically optimistic that this will be the trip where we get to stretch our legs and check our emails just a bit more often.

I know, I know, silly me.

Still.

The reason for the trip was twofold. On the one hand, we were picking up an amazingly gorgeous new guitar for Mr. Twistie. It’s got a rich, full tone to it and looks superfantastic besides. It’s going to record brilliantly, and it definitely made me weak in the knees and feeling like I had a mouthful of rich chocolate mousse in my mouth when he played it. I get flavors from sound, sometimes. It’s a strange thing, but by and large I really enjoy it.

Anyway, reason number two for the trip was to visit the gentleman who was selling Mr. Twistie the guitar (He works in a music store, he’s not a luthier in his own right). Our friend Chris is one of the good guys. He’s smart, funny, talented, loyal, a good cook…he’s got a lot going for him. He’s also getting married in two months to a superfantastic lady.

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