One year ago today, despite lost luggage, an iconic hotel in shambles, a manicure from hell, last minute witnesses, and finding out a bit too late that Gibraltar is an absolute dump, we got married! I’d painstakingly researched Gibraltar wedding photographers and agonized over which one to choose. After narrowing down the list to three, we chose Gary Tapp… Continue Reading
Zelda Fitzgerald: My Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
London was fabulous, and I arrived in this new decade of my life with all the panache I’d hoped for! Since most shops in Hatton Garden are closed on Sundays, I made do with a visit to Louis Vuitton ;-) I spent more than I should have on a bag I’ve long admired… and a little something for Robert, then we… Continue Reading
Why I Took My Husband’s Last Name
In this lull between Christmas and the New Year, Robert and I finally had time to go down to city hall to register our Gibraltar marriage. This gave me nearly three months to decide what to do about my name. With my first marriage at 25, I’d hyphenated my last name without considering the hyphenated… Continue Reading
Gibraltar Wedding Diary: Our Wedding Day
Sleep eluded me. It must’ve been hair-related anxiety, fear of oversleeping, worrying about not being able to find witnesses, and stressing over the possibility of our photographer being delayed in the border queue. gibraltar destination wedding On this of all days, the kitchen screwed up my veggie omelet, sending out an oily mess stuffed with whole mushrooms and… Continue Reading
Gibraltar Wedding Diary: Day 2, Part 2
I spent a lot of time deciding on a salon for my Gibraltar wedding hair and makeup. For simplicity, I’d booked a manicure at the Rock Hotel’s salon. I had beautiful nails going into the appointment. For two weeks beforehand, Robert forbid me to do any household tasks that might damage my nails. He’d say,… Continue Reading
Gibraltar Wedding Diary: Day 2, Part 1
I woke up in the dark, not immediately remembering that we were actually in Gibraltar, then feeling completely overjoyed and giddy that I was one day away from marrying the guy sleeping next to me. That excitement completely eclipsed the reality of our lost luggage. One of my favorite things in the whole world are… Continue Reading
Gibraltar Wedding Diary: Day 1, Part 2
Today we continue the saga of my Gibraltar wedding… I didn’t particularly enjoy the drive along the Spanish coast… actually, Robert says I was a “silent, brooding, thundercloud.” The architecture and the endless billboards and strip malls reminded me of Florida, so I think we can trust his recollection :-) He never drives faster than… Continue Reading
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