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We first met at a swing dance/art opening for a mutual acquaintance. About a month or so later, we started to spend some time together... going to dance events. We went out on a few "dates"... but neither of us defined them as such. Then Marc invited Jessy over for dinner and to practice some Charleston moves... that was the night we got together and there was no question about it after that. We suddenly found ourselves dating and delightfully happy. Its been like that ever since.
The Ring
Marc worked with our friend, Klaus Spies (jewelry designer), to create a unique engagement ring just for me! The ring is simple, classy, and reminiscent of the art deco period. The band is white gold with a satin finish. A square amethyst is set into the band with a yellow gold border. The contrast between the white and yellow gold is lovely.
Our Wedding Plans
Our goal is to have a simple, yet classy, non-denominational outdoor wedding... surrounded by those closest to us. We don't want too much pomp... we're not much interested in getting gifts... we're looking to share our special day with a traditional sense of community coming together. In the 20's and 30's (eras that we LOVE), it was very common for friends and family to bring a dish to share at wedding receptions. We plan to keep with this tradition by hosting a potluck reception. Of course, our out of town guests will not be asked to bring a dish. We'll be supplementing the potluck with a few dishes of our own.
With community in mind, we will also be calling on our friends to become involved in the planning and execution of our day. We have many talented friends/family who have already offered to bake cakes, etc. We'll be asking our shutterbugs to bring their cameras and share their digital photos with us. Our crafty/gardener friends will be pitching in to help out with decorations.
We're still looking for a venue... we're considering city parks and other affordable outdoor locations for our ceremony. We are thinking of having our reception at the club that we teach and host dances at.
Our Planning Experience
We've learned that most wedding venues in the area offer more services than we want and are way out of our budget. This has been a bit frustrating, but I'm sure we'll find a location soon.
Our Advice
We're not exactly traditional, and I'm learning to stick with what we have decided we want... rather than listen to people who cannot wrap their minds around a new idea or let go of what has been considered traditional "etiquette". I've decided that etiquette should not be determined by tradition, by the masses, or by the wedding industry. Its possible to fly in the face of all of those establishments and still maintain an appropriate degree of politeness to guests/wedding party/spouse.
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