I was a Bridesmaid in my good friend Mindy's wedding last weekend. While the night before a wedding is typically reserved for the rehearsal and a maybe a dinner for the wedding party and out of town guests (yeah, I've done this a few times... you know the saying, always a bridesmaid, never a.... whatever) the groom's family opted for something more traditional: a full-fledged Indian wedding. Alas the Indian ceremony was a lot of fun, and I felt a surge of regret for declining on the few wedding invites I had received while working in India a few years back (darn those weekend bouts of delhi belly). The whole ceremony lasted about an hour — all on stage. After several fistfuls of rice were thrown (and butter/ghee thrown on the fire?) we were rewarded with an open bar and one of the best Indian dinners I've ever consumed in my life. Even the super spicy stuff that I tend to avoid was pretty outstanding. Oh, and I do believe the other Bridesmaids and I received a blessing for many husbands, but I could have misheard.
On Saturday, the rest of the Bridesmaids and I (and Bride) met up in a swanky hotel downtown, then rode in a champagne filled limo down to Ralston Hall, a fancy mansion in Belmont. The rest is a blur; we put on pretty dresses, lots of photos were taken, the ceremony happened, then everyone ate, drank and was VERY merry on the dance floor. Matty said it was one of the most beautiful weddings he's ever attended, and I wholeheartedly agreed.
Oh, and look - I'm a pretty Bridesmaid!
In other news: I'm hopping on a plane soon (for another wedding) and I won't be posting again until Wednesday at the very earliest, but I'm sure I'll be twittering like a mofo. Until then!
Comments (6)
I LOVE THAT DRESS! Can you tell me who made that? It's just so chic!
Posted by abbersnail | May 30, 2008 12:49 PM
Posted on May 30, 2008 12:49
The dress is crazy beautiful on you. I love the neckline.
Posted by nancypearlwannabe | May 30, 2008 2:38 PM
Posted on May 30, 2008 14:38
Kirsten, I LOVE the dress. I can say that because officially I didn't pick it out for you girls :) I'll answer for K, too, it's a Melissa Sweet dress. Thanks for being a great bridesmaid!
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Posted by Mindy | May 30, 2008 5:39 PM
Posted on May 30, 2008 17:39
Abbersnail: Thanks! I do too! Mindy said Melissa Sweet: http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_return.jsp?gid=47 -- I'm terrible at remembering this type of stuff!
NPW: Thanks so much! Mindy made an excellent choice. Unlike all my previous bridesmaid gowns, I'm gonna wear this one again!!!
Mindy: Why are you on the Internet in Thailand???
Posted by kir (admin) | May 31, 2008 9:52 AM
Posted on May 31, 2008 09:52
You look very pretty there Kirsten. I looked through your Flicker photos and your Matty dude looks pretty dapper himself. Wish I could pull off a hat like that but alas, hats just don't look good on me.
Posted by Kevin | May 31, 2008 5:39 PM
Posted on May 31, 2008 17:39
Kevin: thanks! M does clean up well! he even manages to look pretty dapper in one of those hats while wearing his raggy jeans and a sabres jersey. but i could be blinded by his handsome-ness. sorry, that was cheesy :)
Posted by kir (admin) | June 5, 2008 10:36 AM
Posted on June 5, 2008 10:36