By Neena Strichart
Publisher
Many little girls dream of a beautiful wedding, complete with a fancy dress, handsome groom, pretty flowers and yummy cake. I know I always wanted to feel like a princess on my wedding day. And although I’ve been married a time or two or three— but who’s counting— Steve and I did have a beautiful wedding at our home exactly 21 years ago next Thursday (April 21).
We went all out. I picked out a pretty floral tea-length dress at Buffums (size six back then) and Steve bought a new suit, also at Buffums. The ceremony was memorable— performed by Judge Brad Andrews— our cake was delicious, the champagne poured freely, and the music, dancing and more than 100 guests made for a day we’ll never forget.
At the close of the event, Steve and I and both sets of our parents hopped into a limousine and headed for a cruise ship that would take us on a week-long honeymoon to Mexico. Yes, all six of us. We had a ball. Our parents hung out together most of the time, but we did meet up with them for meals and excursions. What wonderful memories— having all those pictures taken didn’t hurt either!
I’ve been in anniversary mode for a few days now and got a real kick out of reading an email I received from Alan Katz promoting a dream royal(ish) wedding contest. Here are the details:
Win your own Royal Wedding! Be your own Prince and Princess for the day.
Bridal Showplace and So Cal Officiant are giving you the chance to win your own Royal Wedding, two days after England’s Royal Wedding. This wedding package, valued at over $12,000, will take place during the Bridal Showplace Bridal Show at the Sky Room in Long Beach on May 1, 2011.
Included in the package is:
Ceremony at the beautiful Skyroom Chapel and Champagne Toast, Minister and Wedding Bands provided So Cal Officiants, Honeymoon Suite provided by the Queen Mary, Cake provided by Rossmoor Bakery, Flowers provided by Bixby Knolls Florists, Photography and Video provided by GDL Photo and Video, Ceremony Music provided by DJ Debonaire, Reception Music provided by Just For Fun, Day of Coordination provided by A Fairy Tale Wedding, Bridal Gown provided by Showcase Productions and Tuxedo provided by (TBA).
You can have your dream wedding, performed for the two of you and up to 10 friends and family. To enter, submit a picture (200KB or less), a bio, and why you think you should be chosen. Send all this to bridalshowplace.royalwedding@yahoo.com. Submissions will be accepted until April 17, 2011. Winner will be announced on April 21, 2011. Contact Alan Katz at alan@socalofficiant.com, (562) 435-4000 or socalofficiant.com.
Speaking of royal weddings, watch the Signal Tribune over the next few weeks to read about the real royal wedding. Our former intern, Athena Mekis, is studying in London and has promised to favor us with an article or two on the royal nuptials of William and Kate— I can’t wait!
