I'm always impressed how you get people to open up to you. On their wedding day no less! I think you should send Alejandro and Iris some Rudy Bold as a wedding present.
Honored you featured my strip mall but after reading this week's dispatch, I'm struck with the unexplainable urge to swap the Brunello Cucinelli store with a Ray Ban store. Influencers could learn a thing or two about subtle product placement from the Cafe Anne newsletter.
I'd love to see inside Justin! Especially the ladies room where all the brides are getting ready. Alas, as I learned, you can't get in without an appointment.
Ah, this answers a question I had when I left my own comment a moment ago - not surprising that all and sundry aren't admitted in, but too bad. Anyway, just standing outside and catching the secondary vibe was clearly a great experience!
Good luck to the newlyweds! I'm celebrating and my wife's mourning a decade of marriage this month.
You might have done this already (I'm pretty sure you did), but I suggest looking out for elderly couples and asking them how they managed to stay married for so long. If you have done it, please do it again -- it's gold!
Okay, great! I do have some good ideas left in the tank. Perhaps a few participants in Senior Citizen Roulette have been couples, which is why I wasn't certain.
The next issue of Field Research is my 10th anniversary extravaganza. It drops on June 14 and is an absolute nightmare for my dear wife. Steel yourself now!
This was fun! True story: immediately before my own wedding, I vomited. Immediately afterward, I cried. Somehow, our marriage has outlasted all of our friendships with the people who said, “it will never last!”
People in love talking about how they fell in love. Lovely! My wife and I had a church wedding almost 43 years ago. But I have attended a courthouse wedding also. They are a lot less fuss. 🤣
I have been to three-hour cathedral weddings and five-minute backyard weddings Mark. They are all great, but what I really love best is the cake afterward.
This was a joyful read. I have something to add to the earlier strip mall conversation. One space should be for community use, however they want and need to use it. Book club, dance classes, art studio, permanent and temporary uses. A space where children and teens and women feel safe.
Sharon, I think that is the best idea I've heard yet! I love the idea that anyone could use it for anything. I'd love to offer something like that in my own neighborhood, actually. Just working the front desk as all different groups come in and out would be a blast!
I got married at City Hall and it was THE BEST! So informal and so fun and so memorable. We had about 30 people there with us and we were in a tiny room. All of our closest family and friends were literally surrounding us within like two feet away. I've heard people say they wont do City Hall because it's so impersonal, like you have to get a ticket for your wedding the way you do at DMV. But honesly, it was FAR more intimate than any wedding I'd been to. And the ticket was FUN.
On the City Clerk's web site, it says you are limited to a party of six at your ceremony I think. Did you really have 30 with you? Maybe they instituted a cap after you folks came through!
I wonder if that's an artifact of Covid. We definitely did not have a cap, or if we did, we didnt hit it. My friend Lisa got married at City Hall in 2013 and same, there were a bunch of us there with them. Definitely more than six!
What a fun walk down the City Hall aisles! And for $35! A marriage license in Ontario is $160! Kim and I eloped in Heart's Content, Newfoundland, and also had to pay for two witnesses ($50). Fun fact: In Entebbe, Uganda, the local zoo is where most weddings occur.
We've had two friend couples do the City Hall route. Our neighbours enjoyed the convenience of it as they could return to work within the hour and Annie didn't have to cancel her dentist appointment before the service.
Yes, they are still together. They had been a couple for 18 years prior! Of interest, in Newfoundland the marriage license is $100 (not including marriage commissioner fees). The first commissioner I phoned also operated the funeral home. Dare I mention this was in Dildo? I think you'll appreciate this below. It's part of the marriage license application in Newfoundland, possibly everywhere? I have no idea.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that neither of the parties to the
proposed marriage is within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity as printed below.
DEGREES OF CONSANGUINITY WHICH PROHIBIT A MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE.
A man may not marry his –
Grandmother
Mother
Granddaughter
Daughter
Sister
A Woman may not marry her--
Grandfather
Father
Grandson
Son
Brother
The relationships set forth in this table include all such relationships, whether by the whole or half blood or by order of adoption.
I think most people would stop reading the form when they reached the word CONSANGUINITY. Or, blindly sign the form thinking "I have no idea but I'm sure I agree."
I'm always impressed how you get people to open up to you. On their wedding day no less! I think you should send Alejandro and Iris some Rudy Bold as a wedding present.
Honored you featured my strip mall but after reading this week's dispatch, I'm struck with the unexplainable urge to swap the Brunello Cucinelli store with a Ray Ban store. Influencers could learn a thing or two about subtle product placement from the Cafe Anne newsletter.
OMG I am going to buy a supply of RUDY BOLD now to gift at all future weddings.
Yes, wasn't it odd that so many of the grooms were wearing shades? I noticed that too. I hope they took them off for the ceremony!
Nothing celebrates the vows of holy matrimony like a fresh bag of Rudy Gold.
And one bride too. All Ray Bans!
Ask Rudy to send them Rudy Bold
This was such a lovely read! So fun to read about how these couples got together with the city as matchmaker ♥️♥️
I thought about that too, Isabel, the city itself played such a big role in a lot of these stories!
Such an interesting read this week. I loved the line about that room in city hall being the happiest in the city. So true!
I'd love to see inside Justin! Especially the ladies room where all the brides are getting ready. Alas, as I learned, you can't get in without an appointment.
Ah, this answers a question I had when I left my own comment a moment ago - not surprising that all and sundry aren't admitted in, but too bad. Anyway, just standing outside and catching the secondary vibe was clearly a great experience!
Good luck to the newlyweds! I'm celebrating and my wife's mourning a decade of marriage this month.
You might have done this already (I'm pretty sure you did), but I suggest looking out for elderly couples and asking them how they managed to stay married for so long. If you have done it, please do it again -- it's gold!
Amran, I often think of your wife and pray for her.
That is a good idea for a story—the long-lived couples. I haven't done anything along those lines yet. Thank you!
Okay, great! I do have some good ideas left in the tank. Perhaps a few participants in Senior Citizen Roulette have been couples, which is why I wasn't certain.
The next issue of Field Research is my 10th anniversary extravaganza. It drops on June 14 and is an absolute nightmare for my dear wife. Steel yourself now!
LOL looking forward Amran!
*Sniff* there's onions in here. This honestly warmed my cold heart and gave me hope for the future.
Awww! I hear you. It gave me hope as well, Jael!
Wonderful newsletter!!! Thank you.
Although I was disappointed by the self-centeredness of the interviewee in this segment.
Anne: Can I marry him?
Zoa: No! [Clutches Erik]. He's taken already! He's taken!
Right? Glad you caught that Mordy. Though I suppose brides get to be a little selfish on their special day.
This was fun! True story: immediately before my own wedding, I vomited. Immediately afterward, I cried. Somehow, our marriage has outlasted all of our friendships with the people who said, “it will never last!”
Congratulations Marina! What a day! Maybe there's something auspicious about the vomit/crying combo!
"She just makes every day better." Loved this quote from Kevin in your delightful interview with these couples.
Thanks Renato. It was really wonderful for me to see all these couples so clearly happy with each other. So much good will for each other!
What a delightfully sweet issue, Anne! ❤️
Thanks Jillian! These couples for sure gave me a lot to think about!
People in love talking about how they fell in love. Lovely! My wife and I had a church wedding almost 43 years ago. But I have attended a courthouse wedding also. They are a lot less fuss. 🤣
I have been to three-hour cathedral weddings and five-minute backyard weddings Mark. They are all great, but what I really love best is the cake afterward.
Yes! The reception is the best part. 🤓
This was a joyful read. I have something to add to the earlier strip mall conversation. One space should be for community use, however they want and need to use it. Book club, dance classes, art studio, permanent and temporary uses. A space where children and teens and women feel safe.
Sharon, I think that is the best idea I've heard yet! I love the idea that anyone could use it for anything. I'd love to offer something like that in my own neighborhood, actually. Just working the front desk as all different groups come in and out would be a blast!
I love love! Thanks for sharing this. Makes me so freaking happy!
Hurrah! It makes me so happy that it made YOU happy, Lala!
I got married at City Hall and it was THE BEST! So informal and so fun and so memorable. We had about 30 people there with us and we were in a tiny room. All of our closest family and friends were literally surrounding us within like two feet away. I've heard people say they wont do City Hall because it's so impersonal, like you have to get a ticket for your wedding the way you do at DMV. But honesly, it was FAR more intimate than any wedding I'd been to. And the ticket was FUN.
SO COOL Maria. That sounds so great.
On the City Clerk's web site, it says you are limited to a party of six at your ceremony I think. Did you really have 30 with you? Maybe they instituted a cap after you folks came through!
I wonder if that's an artifact of Covid. We definitely did not have a cap, or if we did, we didnt hit it. My friend Lisa got married at City Hall in 2013 and same, there were a bunch of us there with them. Definitely more than six!
this was fun and uplifting!
Oh yay—glad to hear it, DBR. I felt happy reporting and writing it!
Great piece, Anne! And, I want to learn more about those vegan shoes - are they edible?
LOL probably a lot less edible than leather shoes, Bill!
What a fun walk down the City Hall aisles! And for $35! A marriage license in Ontario is $160! Kim and I eloped in Heart's Content, Newfoundland, and also had to pay for two witnesses ($50). Fun fact: In Entebbe, Uganda, the local zoo is where most weddings occur.
We've had two friend couples do the City Hall route. Our neighbours enjoyed the convenience of it as they could return to work within the hour and Annie didn't have to cancel her dentist appointment before the service.
Jules, it would be fun to take a look at marriage license fees in different cities. Ontario sounds high! Plus witness fees! What a racket.
Are your neighbors still happily married? A post-ceremony trip to the dentist strikes me as a very auspicious start!
Yes, they are still together. They had been a couple for 18 years prior! Of interest, in Newfoundland the marriage license is $100 (not including marriage commissioner fees). The first commissioner I phoned also operated the funeral home. Dare I mention this was in Dildo? I think you'll appreciate this below. It's part of the marriage license application in Newfoundland, possibly everywhere? I have no idea.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that neither of the parties to the
proposed marriage is within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity as printed below.
DEGREES OF CONSANGUINITY WHICH PROHIBIT A MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE.
A man may not marry his –
Grandmother
Mother
Granddaughter
Daughter
Sister
A Woman may not marry her--
Grandfather
Father
Grandson
Son
Brother
The relationships set forth in this table include all such relationships, whether by the whole or half blood or by order of adoption.
I swear (see last page and last para): https://www.gov.nl.ca/dgsnl/files/Application-for-Marriage-Licence-Form-10-fillable-dec-2020.pdf
Wow this is fascinating! Now I will have to investigate whether this is typical!
I think most people would stop reading the form when they reached the word CONSANGUINITY. Or, blindly sign the form thinking "I have no idea but I'm sure I agree."