Welcome to this week’s My Fair Wedding recap. I had so much fun doing a mini-recap of last week’s episode that I thought I’d try a full blown, balls-out recap this week.
Now, I believe in fully transparent blogging, so let me start by saying that I obviously didn’t create the concept of recapping TV shows on the internet. And before you can say I’m copying so-and-so’s idea, I’ll stop you and say, “Yes, yes I am.” A few years back I was mildly obsessed with America’s Next Top Model, and the subsequent weekly recaps put together by Rich of FourFour. If you’re not reading Rich’s blog, you need to be reading Rich’s blog. Not only does he hilariously cover all aspects of pop culture and make the world’s greatest animated gifs, but he has an adorable cat named Winston (Winston even has his own Twitter account and has approximately 6,000 more followers than I do).
But. I. Di. Gress.
I used to read Rich’s ANTM recaps with such awe. I think I was inspired by them because it combined my love of television shows with my love of making friends on the internet.
So here we are. I’m not even going to pretend my recaps will be nearly as awesome as his recaps, or anyone’s recaps, or even awesome by definition. It will be short, because let’s face it, I’m SUPER busy. Maintaining four blogs and planning a wedding is hard, y’all! But I hope it makes you smile. Because Mr. Tuts makes me smile. And sometimes produces other facial expressions. As you’ll see later. Let’s begin.
(Oh also, I took all these photos from the streaming Time Warner app on my iPad, and that’s why they are kinda cruddy. Maybe someday I’ll figure out how to get streaming video on my laptop.)
This week’s couple is Kristin and Leo from one of my favorite towns, Anaheim, CA. Kristin was planning a Hawaiian Luau themed wedding because she apparently loves Hawaii. Which is a stretch, right? I mean, I love Hawaii and I’ve never been. But I’ll agree that Hawaiian themed weddings are awesome. I went to one a couple years ago and the entertainment made a dude put on a grass skirt and dance. It was freakin’ hilarious. No sarcasm.
The bride’s Hawaiian concept looked very Party City. Unlike David, I really liked her bright pink orchid centerpieces.
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| And do I spy a stick-your-face-in-the-hole photo thingy? RAD. Also, that’s what she said, maybe. |
The bridesmaid came out in a blue floral print dress and David was like, uh, no.
Then the bride came out in her dress. I thought her dress was kind of plainish but David liked it and didn’t change it.
If you’re playing the MFW drinking game, you take a shot whenever the bride cries. Here’s #1.
Then they went outside to the couple’s backyard, where they were planning on holding the ceremony and reception. David didn’t like how you could hear the Amtrak train every 10 minutes, but I think I would kind of like it because it would remind me of the Disneyland Railroad.
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| “OMG, DO YOU HEAR THAT TRAIN?!? IT’S LIKE WE’RE OUTSIDE OR SOMETHING!” |
Next, David takes his bride to a rooftop lounge to try on reception dresses, naturally.
Dress #1:
It was purple and feathery. I approve.
Dress #2:
This one was white with a zebra-but-not-really design. David got a little handsy with this one.
Dress #3:
YES AND YES. DAVID, I PICK THIS ONE.
Next it was time to visit the Twobirds offices for bridesmaids dresses, which is strangely just a random house in the middle of a residential neighborhood.
Dress #1:
If you have read my blog for more than one second you know I love ombre. So this was already my favorite. But in the interest of equal air time, there was also this dress:
…. and this dress:
…. which seemed to be the clear winner:
Next David had an exciting surprise for his bride! Some brides get to do go-kart racing, some brides go on hot air balloon rides, and some brides … make their own perfume.
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| BTW, this is the appropriate face to make when you are told you’ll be making perfume. |
What did we learn from this segment? Well, I learned that making perfume involves telling random stories, looking at a million tiny bottles, and getting stuff waved in your face.
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| Srsly lady. |
Next David took her to a florist to pick out some orchids to incorporate into her wedding. I’m gonna skip this part because the designs were kind of lackluster. She chose to have some orchids on her cake.
Then David told Kristin he was changing her venue and if you’re playing along, take shot #2.
It’s finally wedding day, and David stops by with a few surprises.
David surprised Kristin with the pink dress AND the purple dress.
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| YAY |
Some matching shoes ….
Then David tells everyone they get to wear custom perfume ….
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| “NO WAY, PERFUME?!?!??!” |
The ladies get done up by the fabulous team at Fairytale Hair and Makeup …
… and then it was time for everyone to come out in their non-ombre dresses (bitter).
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| Pardon the iPad fail |
Shot #3:
I love the way David incorporated a tropical feel into the ceremony and reception venue. I especially love the petals on the aisle.
I find it a little strange to invite nearly naked women to a wedding reception, but whatever.
At the end of the night, fireworks were launched. Private fireworks at a wedding are always damn cool.
Shot #4:
For reals though, I really love Kristin’s jewelry and would like to know where I can get some in a pinker color.
And finally, last but not least, I bring you Faces of David:
And if you’ve made it this far, I love you and you deserve a special bonus Faces of David from next week’s teaser.
