So, in sum, after reading amazing comment after amazing comment: I’m not a freak. You’re not a freak either. None of us are freaks.
We all just have unique relationships with food. And that is okay.
I’m okay with the fact that a friend and I just sat on my couch in front of the TV and inhaled a scallion pancake, beef lo mein and General Tso’s chicken. Also, two Fig Newtons. Because I know that tomorrow? Tomorrow I’m barely going to have time to eat. Maybe I do have balance after all.
I’m watching Gossip Girl (and girl crushing on Blake Lively because could she be any cuter? And sunny-y? I kind of wish she and I could be bff forevah omg and go shopping and she could show me where she buys those awesome clothes and how she gets her hair to be so…big and sexy. What’s that? She’s not real? Oh hush.)
Kickin’ it alone tonight seeing as M is currently at the rehearsal dinner of the Platinum Wedding of the Century though, really, it isn’t very Platinum to have a rehearsal dinner on a Wednesday (when cough the fiancee of one of the groomsmen can’t make it because she can’t leave work early the evening before a huge network meeting cough).
Oh, the Platinum Wedding. It’s this Saturday and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to it partly for the gossip it’s going to generate.
The latest rumor is that the bride has three wedding dresses: one for the ceremony, one for the reception and one for the after party.
Yes, there is an after party. They will apparently be serving breakfast at 12am and then open a hot chocolate and fresh donut station a 2am.
People, this isn’t a wedding; it’s Disneyworld. And I am bound to gain about ten pounds over the course of less than 12 hours.
I don’t mean to be bitchy about it; I’m more curious than anything. Curious about what a 500 person, Platinum Wedding is actually like because lord knows I’ve never been to one.
The only thing I’m sure of right now is what I’ll be wearing (Dress #5! Gold accessories! Sexy M in a tux on my arm!). Other than that, anything goes. Including an actual orchestra instead of a band. No, seriously.
I’m sure it’s going to be an in-person “what Clink does and doesn’t want at her own wedding” session. Bonus!
First off? Do not want: three dresses. One (the one I haven’t even FOUND YET because hi, lazy and apprehensive) is more than enough for me, thankyouverymuch.
Any of you ever been to a Platinum Wedding? Will I have to like, curtsy?
Update: Just spoke with M; he’s on his way back into Manhattan. Was informed by him that I am the recipient of a gift from the bride. A gift in a Tiffany box. I am not in the wedding, y’all. I am not even remotely close to the bride in terms of friendship. I am merely engaged to her soon-to-be-husband’s best man. Why the hell did I get a gift? Slash omigod, I am SO curious as to what it is.
Update II: So, it was a beautiful Tiffany silver picture frame of a photo of M and I from the soon-to-be-married couple’s engagement party last year. So thoughtful and beautiful. She also sent me another box with various things inside - a tote bag monogrammed with “Bride” on it, a photo album, another frame, all in chocolate brown and pink - my wedding colors. So awesome. But, um, I don’t know if I should actually write about how I’m thrilled over my surprise gifts because that will probably make me sound even more materialistic, right Lisa from the comments?
One, a long time ago. The ceremony was in beautiful stone chapel. The reception was at the most exclusive country club in Charlotte, NC. Surf and turf with an open bar, and the ice sculptures alone cost twice as much as my whole wedding. Which wasn’t pricey, but still. We barely knew anyone, so it was a riot- we ate and drank and danced all night. The great thing about Platinum Weddings- in the end it’s just a well appointed party.
No curtsy-ing. Just makin’ sure that all that fancy doesn’t go to waste.
I have only been to one Platinum Production ever. And I didn’t have to curtsy
I did, however, have to do the double-cheeked kissing thing, no problem with the bride but with her mother AND somewhat drunk father, both of whom I had never met, eh. Kinda weird. But totally worth it!
7-course dinner, whatever I wanted to drink all night long brought to me on a silver tray (me: hmmm…let’s try a mango mojito! waiter: yes, ma’am, that would be my pleasure), dancing for hours to an amazing band, meeting one of my very favorite fashion designers, after-hours party, and 3-course breakfast the next morning!
Also, the whole thing was set up to mimic Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey’s wedding, from the venues to the decor. Only this one cost more than theirs, by quite a bit. Verrrry nice.
Never been to a platinum wedding.
But on to more important matters, such as GOSSIP GIRL. I am IN LOVE with that show. And I have a hair appointment on Friday and I was thinking of telling them to please make my hair look exactly like Serena VanDerWoodsen because I love her. Oh and please make the hairstyle very low maintenance. But look exactly like her. LOOOOOVE that show!
Okay, comment above? I am a freak.
no not i! but it sounds like one heckuva big! deal!
also? i have a total friend crush on Blake Lively. Oh man, I’d totally be her bff. haha. I’m also a tad jealous i never looked that good when I was 18. Le sigh.
and by 18…I mean 20 (???) I just double checked her bday and apparently i live in the past. but still my point stands because technically, she was 18 in the sisterhood of travelling pants. anyway. end tangent kbye!
What I really want to know is, what the hell is a scallion pancake, and where do I get one???
I think that people should curtsy more in general.
I wonder if Blake Lively has an older sister. She’s delightful.
And “fresh donut station”… I don’t have the words.
Long time reader, first time commenter, because I felt I HAD to reply to Peter - Blake Lively DOES have an older sister, Robin Lively the star of one of the BEST movies from the 80’s Teen Witch. (Hi, I’m Kaitlyn and I’m a teen movie/show addict… also, love the blog)
Also, I apparently love typing in all caps for EMPHASIS!
I want to know what it is. NOW. I have never been to a wedding like that but Torsten and I are going to our first wedding together next weekend and I also expect it to help me think of things that I do and do not want. I expect a complete rundown from you after the Platinum Wedding.
I have not been to a platinum wedding but totally walked through one on my way up from park ave the other saturday afternoon. Its just a fun excuse to get really dolled up and have a blast. And get drunk because hello open bar and a very good band.
And yay for little blue tiffany boxes!! I’m drooling just thinking about what it could be!
I’m eager to hear what was in the Tiffany box.
I haven’t ever been to a platinum wedding and can’t wait to hear all about the decadence.
Open the Tiffany box! Open the Tiffany Box! Oh. I love scallion pancakes. I can’t find them out here. And. I want full details on the Platinum Wedding. I’ve heard of some crazy stuff (how can you live in New York and NOT) but I bet this will top it!
ha! Holy smokes! That is so nuts. I don’t understand how that expense is justifiable!
Also. Blake Lively? Is definitely my favourite girl on tv right now.
Holy hell, can I come to the wedding too? I won’t eat much, I promise. I’ll totally just ogle. And covet things that come in little Tiffany boxes, because those are the best presents, ever.
You get a gift for being awesome! Dude, I’m so jealous. I wish I could tag along. I’d totally make a special trip up just to see the 3 dresses…why does anyone need 3 dresses?
i’ve never been to a platinum wedding but it sounds awesome. a donut stand at 2 am? for real? it better be krispy kreme.
Sounds like it’ll be really interesting and fun! And how nice of the bride to give you a gift, soo sweet!
Don’t worry about eating too much at the wedding, you’ll just dance off all the calories!
Kaitlyn: Thanks! I looked it up and, while lovely, Robin Lively is married.
I’ve never been to one, and I don’t think I could handle the stress of a Platinum Wedding. A White Gold wedding is good enough for me, thank you very much.
do tell what was in the box!!
Clink! What was in the damn box? I’m dying over here.
wow, now that’s taking the wedding plans to a whole nother’ level! id like to be a guest, but id flip at the idea of planning all of that! you have a blast lady- in that hot sounding dress with your man in tow. do tell what’s in the box once you dig in!
been to ONE, it was really odd but nicely done. very fancy, everything paid for, multiple receptions. i was just DATING one of the groomsmen and the B&G got us our own fancy hotel room and everything.
seems like a lot of money, i would rather have a house and a mini cooper and no debt…
This wedding sounds like fun! Dressing up fancy with lots of yummy consumption to be done. Enjoy!
Wow that wedding sounds amazing.
dude, THREE dresses? come on now.
what was in the box? whaaaat?
What is in the Tiffany box???? I love Blake Lively too, she’s adorable. Have you seen her in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants? Totally cute chick movie with her and America Ferrara and the girls from Joan of Arcadia and Gilmore Girls.
Hey Clink,
First off, congratulations on getting engaged! That’s awesome and I’m sure it’s a super exciting time for you guys.
Now, no offense or anything, but it seems like all you ever wanted once you started dating this guy, was for things to get super serious really fast and basically get engaged. And that he controlled a lot of that. For instance, the posts where you talk about some fight you had, and you’re a complete mess, but then he says one thing (like, “it’s just growing pains.” or “we’re going to be ok.”)….and suddenly you’re fine.
Why can’t you be the one to make a comment like that? Like “I’m not sure how I feel right now. You hurt me and I need some time to think about this?”….
That’s just an example, but it just seems like you kind of wait on him to say something, fix it, etc. and you go along with it.
Another instance was when you were looking at apartments and you got upset because he didn’t say ‘we’ or something.
Also, I know others have said this, but it seems like you are very materialistic and only care about money, ‘things’, appearances. I don’t know if it’s true, I’m just saying that’s what it seems like. Don’t you guys ever do anything that doesn’t have a price tag attached to it? Or do you value anything that doesn’t have money attached to it? It just seems like you always get excited over the lavish presents M gets for you, etc.
Sorry, didn’t want to come across as negative…just curious.
I can only imagine what their Platinum Life will be like. Their Platinum House, their Platinum Children…
I’m dying to know what’s in the box. Wouldn’t it be funny if she just used a Tiffany’s box she had lying around? And put like a lanyard in it or something? I would die laughing.
Not only have I never been to a platinum wedding, I can’t even imagine who in my life would have one. Or even marry someone who wanted one. Much less afford it.
Having grown up in a decidedly unplatinum family whose weddings usually involved red and white checkered plastic table cloths and a bucket of margarita mix, I will never get over the lolz brought by my grandmother raving over the WHITE.LINEN.NAPKINS!!!! at one of my cousins’ wedding.
Lisa, thank you for being such a pill.
Message Board, thank you for both the weirdly cheerful raspberry face, and kneecapping my already lame rejoiner. Bah.
Hey, Clink. Just want you to know that I get excited over the lavish gifts M gives you. I’m just saying. Keep on rockin’.
Holy Cow Clink, you live in a universe I could never even aspire to. Uh no, I don’t think any of the weddings I’ve been to qualify as “Platinum”
I highly doubt you’ll need to practice your curtsy, though I for one am all for curtseying in general. All my years of dance training are just going to waste with the whole *handshake* nice-to-meet-you thing. Practice holding your liquor instead because hello, open bar!
My cousin’s wedding at the Four Seasons in Vegas was super platinum, but I remember the entirely un-platinum parts best. The best man (and former NFL linebacker) dedicating an off-key and slightly wobbly rendition of “The Lady is a Champ” [sic] to the bride. My aunt reading the letter my grandmother wrote to her on her wedding night in place of the matriarch herself. The male members of my family (all under 6′) trying to hoist the 6′6″ 300+ lb. groom in a chair a la Jewish tradition (thank god for the aforementioned best man and the NFL center who rushed in to help!). Bottom line: platinum brides, they’re just like us!
Though you won’t have to curtsy, you WILL have to enjoy delicious food, dance all night to the orchestra, toast (and therefore drink) a lot of damn fine champagne, and spend a fabulous evening with the love of your life. It’s tough, but someone’s gotta do it
And don’t forget that a platinum wedding does not a platinum marriage make.
Kaitlyn: Thank you, thank you for pointing out the Blake/Robin Lively connection. Love Teen Witch. Just yesterday I was talking (and, perhaps more frighteningly, taking style tips) from Just One of the Guys.
What was in the Tiffany box??
So curious and fascinated by people who can spend money like this. Unfotunatley, I have not been to a Platinum Wedding…at least not yet.
Okay, first off, THAT Lisa? Not me. Thanks.
Second, I didn’t want to but I downloaded all the Gossip Girl episodes. All. I didn’t want to but I watched them. Somebody had a gun to my head.
Third, I love. Don’t tell.
I can’t wait to hear all about it as I can’t even imagine it.
Spill! What was it?
And that Lisa, needs to go away. Kthanksbye.
As I emailed Lisa:
Hi Lisa,
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not in the habit of explaining myself to people who read my blog.
You’re absolutely free to say whatever you want about the life you think I lead from what I write on the blog. I’m also free to ignore your comments and/or delete them and/or laugh with my friends about them.
Best,
Clink
Lisa? Whatever.
On to more important things.
Platinum wedding, yes:
640 people, yes, you read that right, 640, filet mignon and lobster tails for all, yes, a cake and then a hot dog cart AND dessert (with handmade chocolates) table at midnight.
Oh, and the favor? Each couple got a bunch of grapes made of Swarovski crystal. I just tried to Google it to show you, and the only one I found was $375. And I think that might be the one. OMG.
For some reason my internet has been stuck on your Sept 27th post for the last few weeks. I thought you’d dropped off the face of the planet, when,apparently, it was just me.
Platinum Wedding, never-ever been to one.And probably never will be. But I used to watch them on tv and then cry into a bottle of booze. Then F outlawed them, saying I was just upsetting myself. I can’t wait to hear your stories. Love the dress you picked to wear to it, I think it would also look good with silver accesories.
And how freaking amazing that the bride had time to think of you! Sweet!
That is TOOOOO sweet. Can you take pictures of the hot chocolate and donut station pretty please? khanks
I am not trying to say that rich people are better than normal people, but I do have to comment to say that Platinum Bride’s gifts?? Fricking CLASSY!! How thoughtful is that? And it’s not materialistic to LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I love that she was so thoughtful - knowing that her future husband’s best friend’s fiance is that important. I love it. I LOVE IT!
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With regard to the Platinum Wedding, my fiance went to the Mother of All Platinum Weddings a few years ago. The bride’s family was related to the DeBeer’s family and she wore millions of dollars worth of jewelry and had BODY GUARDS. You want to talk about multiple dresses? Not only did she have more than one dress, but there were TWO CEREMONIES because they were of different religions. Crazy, huh? I can’t imagine…
Um, Lisa? The chick who said ” do you value anything that doesn’t have money attached to it?” Have you read any of the 95% of posts on here that aren’t about money at all? About Clink’s family and friends and work? Do you know that living in NYC is incredibly expensive, so much so that it puts money at the forefront of your mind, becuase you are paying exorbitant amounts of it for anything you do?
No? Then read up, go visit a city, and quit making uppity judgemental comments.
Oh and Clink, please do post some pics of this wedding!
I’ve been to a couple of platinum weddings, and several I’d call “24K Gold”…not horrendously platinum but definitely between 60-80K in cost.
They were all Indian weddings, though, so some stuff is different from the types of weddings you are talking about (for instance, we don’t do rehearsal dinners, attendants etc.). Most of our weddings seem to follow the same general format, except the more platinum you get, the longer the wedding (like the ultra-platinum one that was over 3 days), and the more expensive the hotel it’s held at (yup, a lof of Hindu weddings are held at hotels, not at temple).
I thought they were incredibly, awesomely fun. My family definitely can’t afford it (though my parents will pay for a very nice wedding for me) and I don’t think any one of us has the energy to plan something like that. But kudos to the people who do, because I have never been to one and not had a blast.
No curtsies.
Whatever, name dropping is hot. So drop it like it’s hot Lisa.
And, hello, hahahaha laugh about seeing crystall in a Platinum Wedding. They wouldn’t let my ass in the door. (Although I doubt much could stop me from a free bar.)
Wow, that was a really thoughtful gift. You should, like, totally become friends with her.
wow. three wedding dresses?! that’s a little too crazy. however the gift was really thoughtful…
I am getting a lot of traffic from your blog, Clink. I love her, people. It’s not me! Hehe. Anyway. Whatever. I don’t know about her but I’d be positively thrilled about getting those things. Also, it must really be fun to be able to just randomly give people presents like that.