June 15, 2005
Time-Out for Toads!
I'm taking a breather from the heady Paris Squared research-fest that I've been indulging in to offer some advice on what to give a bride and groom who are to be married in a non-traditional ceremony... also, perhaps, your bride and groom are not even human.
In India last week, two giants toads were married in a traditional Hindu ceremony by villagers hoping to cajole the rain gods into ending a dry spell.
400 wedding guests cheered and blew conches as the bride toad's bridesmaids put streaks of vermilion on her head while a band played music and priests solemnised the marriage to the chanting of Hindu hymns.
The toads were dressed in bright red clothes and brought to the marriage venue in a decorated palanquin.
After the ceremony, the toads were released into a pond in the village where it is assumed that they took up marital residence.
Toad skin is very sensitive - it seems to me that spa kit would be just the thing.
Posted by tamm at 08:03 PM
Paris Squared Wedding Registry
I can't stop myself. I just have to know EVERYTHING there is to know about Paris Squared. I don't know why so bear with me. Here's the latest:
They've set the date for December 20th, according to their wedding registry on WeddingChannel.com.
A further look at their registry reveals a list of rather mundane items. Lots and lots of Lenox and Vera Wang glasses are apparently needed (wine, water and high ball). Also there are requests for mundane items such as Shark vacuum cleaners, a Fry Daddy (a Fry Daddy? Do either one of those two know how to operate one?). And, lastly, Calvin Clein and Lauren sheets - four sets of Lauren king size sheets and eleven sets of Lauren pillow cases. Eleven. That's twenty-two pillows. I can see why they need a king size bed.
What blows me away is the absolute mundanity of it all. The only expensive thing they are asking for is a Donna Karan Duvet (at $250). Everything else is very affordable by those of us less-well-off who might wish to send them a gift.
Glasses, Fry Daddies, and Shark vacuum cleaners are just not that exciting. For my money (and since it looks like they need glasses for entertaining), I suggest a personalized Margarita glass - you only have to have one name personalized on it. Bonus!
Posted by tamm at 08:00 PM
June 01, 2005
Paris, Paris, Paris (and maybe London)
Her name is Paris. His name is Paris. And if they have kids, they will name them either Paris (if it's a girl) or London (if it's a boy). Personally, I rather like Manhattan as a baby name (either girl or boy!).
After dating for eight months, Paris Squared (their media nickname) have decided to tie the knot! I tried to find out where they were registered but no luck so far. What do you get the couple who probably has everything? The Hiltons are worth millions. Paris Latsis is the grandson of Greek shipping tycoon John Latsis, whose family's fortune ranks a respectible No. 54 in the world. It's not like they don't already own everything they ever wanted.
Personally, my opinion is that a girl can never have enough pearls. I'd buy him an electric razor.
It should be easy for them to get a discount on engraving and monograms, as long as they don't mind not keeping the bathrobes and towels straight. How do they keep their names straight? He calls her 'Princess' and she calls him 'Babaluna' (moonbaby?).
Can't wait to see the wedding dress and bridesmaids!
British Columbia Wedding Resources
Posted by tamm at 04:36 PM
