At this point, every one of you, no doubt, has seen at least one of the Sh*t (fill in the blank) Say videos that have been making the rounds for several weeks, now. Some of them are eh, some of them have better production than others, and, at least in our opinion, some of them are pretty damn funny. (We hold a special place in our hearts for the original Sh*t Girls Say, episodes 1 and 2. Apparently,guys really are listening when we talk.)
So we weren’t surprised—and were even kinda pumped—when we finally found a video dedicated to the wonderful, crazy, cliche-but-true things that brides say throughout the course of their Big Day planning. So watch. Enjoy. And then, please, ‘fess up: Which of these things (please list all that apply) have you uttered in the past 24 hours?
We’ve heard the stories too many times before: An engagement ring gets lost at the beach or in the water or falls out of her gym bag in the locker room—and sadly, they’re often not to be seen again.
That’s why this story is a doozy: Not only was this particular engagement ring lost right under the noses of this Montana couple—in their toilet—but they did see it again. Thirty-six years later.
Check out the story here, and then let us know: Anyone else not get why they didn’t just smash the thing 36 years ago? I mean, it sounds like they knew it was stuck, and not necessarily washed out to sea. Cutest ending we’ve probably ever heard to one of these, though!
Well, I have to admit—I saw this for the first time last week, and honestly, it’s still just so stinking cute, I had to post for those of you who haven’t seen it yet. It’s the video West Chester native Chris used to propose to his girlfriend, Danielle, whom he met at Penn State.
Chris arranged for a limo to pick Danielle up one night and take her to Longwood Gardens (which, you might recall, was the scene of our latest issue’s cover shoot!)—but before she got out, the driver told her to open the present that was waiting for her (an iPad), and play the video on it. You know the heartstrings-pulling, I-love-you poster scene in Love Actually? Yeah. This is what she watched:
And, then, of course, she got out of the limo, and he was there on one knee. Love it! We not only adore Chris’s creativity, but the thought and effort he put into his proposal, which, let’s be honest, is really what makes a proposal truly touching. So what do you think? Cutest proposal ever, or what?
We hope you’ve enjoyed celebrating all the holidays that have passed so far—and that you’re gearing up for a fabulous New Year’s Eve this weekend!
We thought, as we’re closing out the year here at PW, that it might be fun to take a quick look back at 2011, and revisit those posts that got people clicking, talking and sharing the most. As we head into 2012, take a look at our list below for our 12 biggest hits from this past year: Enjoy remembering the ones you read, and reading the ones you didn’t! See you after the ball drops! READ MORE
Christi and Brad at The Kimmel Center. Photo by Sofia Negron.
Hi brides,
Maybe it’s because we’re about to head into the new year, and we’re thinking of all the exciting things to come—or maybe it’s because we just know there are going to be so many popped questions over these last few weeks of the year—but we wanted to take a quick moment and remind you: We want to hear from you!
Holler at us two ways:
1. Engagement Announcements!
Tell us all about how you guys met—and how he proposed. If you do, you’ll be entered to win a $100 gift certificate from event design and planning company Eventricity. Click here to see our gallery, and to submit your own story.
2. Real Weddings!
After you’ve tied the knot, submit your photog’s pictures, tell us who your vendors are, and fill us in a little bit on your day. We’ll add you to our gallery—and feature you on the blog and in the newsletter! Click here to scroll through all the gorgeous ones we’ve got, and to share your story with us.
And of course, tell your friends! We love to hear from our readers—and share in their happy stories.
Our spring/summer 2012 issue, on stands December 12th. Shot on location at Longwood Gardens by Trevor Dixon.
Hello, brides!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
And not just because it’s the holidays—because it’s time for Wedding! (Well, and we come out twice a year, so I guess, really, it’s one of two most wonderful times of the year, if we’re being picky. But whatever.) Our spring/summer 2012 issue of Philadelphia Wedding has arrived in the office—and on Monday, December 12th, it’ll be arriving on a newsstand near you!
It’s definitely a little weird to be celebrating the warm-weather season just as we begin to head into the chill and gray that marks a Philly winter—but we can’t help but feel brightened by this issue, all the same. We’ve got tons of gorgeous gowns to show you, all of them perfect for your spring or summer nuptials. (The gorgeous gown on our cover was actually shot on the beautiful grounds of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where so many of you seem to get engaged!) We’ve got different bouquet styles to show you, sweet ideas—other than cake!—to suggest for your Big Day dessert, and four friggin’ awesome real weddings to share with you. And the honeymoon section? All the destinations we covered this time around have got one thing—and two words—in common: Private. Islands. And, yes, you are going to want to book your post-nuptial getaway to one of them right away.
We can’t wait to show you! We also can’t wait to hear what you think. So look for it on stands in two weeks, and then send us your thoughts. After all, we do this for you! Happy reading!
Obviously, there was much fuss about Bella Swan’s wedding dress before The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 opened in theaters this past weekend. Other than the birth scene and the, um, honeymoon scene, shall we say, it was one of the most anticipated moments of the entire movie: What would she wear to walk down the aisle and finally marry Edward?
Also obviously, everyone involved in the movie was super hush-hush about the gown, though they did eventually throw the gasping masses a little bone by announcing this past summer that Carolina Herrera (one of our most favorite designers, probably ever) was to design the gown. It kept everyone mildly satisfied for a little while, but only when the movie opened on Friday were people finally able to actually see it. READ MORE
Ok, so I realize that this didn’t happen here in Philly—but I figure that if there’s a story coming out of the wedding industry that keeps my jaw dropped onto my desk for both the entire time spent reading it and the following ten minutes spent fixing myself a double hot chocolate, then it’s worth sharing. And I’ve just got to know what everyone thinks of this. (And hope hope hope that no one has a story to top it.) READ MORE
You know what we’re talking about. You’re settled in at your friend’s wedding reception, ready to toast to their happiness—and either the maid of honor or best man gets up and delivers a horrifying speech. It fills the room with tension, awkward glances, and in some cases, really upset people. Not good.
But since that surely won’t happen at yours, we might as well laugh about it, right? Our colleagues over on The Philly Post today wrote about the five worst types of wedding toasts—and we just had to share.
Have a nightmare story of witnessing one of these types of toasts? Please, please, please share in the comments.
I saw something on Nightline the other evening (I swear, if one night out of the month I try to be asleep before midnight, Nightline has something on I don’t want to miss), and I was wondering what you all thought about it. If you’re betrothed, you’re past the point of this affecting your life — but still, I’m curious: Would you be cool with your guy hiring a “proposal planner” to come up with a scheme for how he’d pop the question? READ MORE
