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MRSTER ::{pronounced :: miss + ter} is an online magazine for same sex and hetero couples who are planning their wedding day. Yes, wedding day! Our goal is to provide smart ideas, valuable resources, allied vendors, real life experiences and true stories for couples of all backgrounds.

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Entries in Personal Perspective (17)

Friday
Jun112010

Todd and Austin's Engagement Session and a Few Words to the State of Arizona

I had the pleasure of meeting Todd and Austin at this April's Phoenix Pride Wedding Expo. Both of these gentlemen ran in to the MRSter wedding tent to meet me and the rest of the founders of MRSter.com. They were so thankful and excited to find this resource online and immediately expressed their gratitude. Shortly after we arranged for the FABuLISTvendor Chris and Tammie Billey of Largo Photographyto shoot their wedding engagement session. These fine boys will soon be married in Boston, Mass then throwing a reception in Mesa. Here is a touch of what they have to say to Arizona about their union and a few shots from the photography shoot. Thank you so much boys for allowing myself and Largo Photography into a small portion of your love story.

 

Todd and Austin's Engagement Session from largo on Vimeo.

 

Your Modern Union Wedding Planner, Cicely

Saturday
Apr102010

Cupcakes--the Ultimate Anniversary Treat

Guest Blogger :: Shannon

My wife and I agree that our wedding day was magical, yet somewhat blurry with friends and family to entertain, tear-jerking toasts, dancing, garters to toss, cake to cut, memories to capture...and did I mention CAKE? Our cupcakes were RIDICULOUS!! I’m talking Food Network, the best thing I ever ate ridiculous!

If it weren’t for our wedding photographers, who eloquently and artistically captured our magical memories,the décor, the food, the ambiance, and the laughter...all these little things, our day would have been a mere figment of our imaginations. But what teases us the most about that day are visions of cupcakes dancing towards our mouths…the anticipation of sweet, velvety, perfectly moistened pink champagne cake touching our lips before taking that first bite.

Which for me includes a hint of buttercream frosting followed by a sin-saturated, fluffy burst of creamy goodness – white chocolate mousse. And that was just the beginning!

PJ South, owner (and now part of our FABuList) of La Dolce Pesca in Scottsdale, AZ, also expressed pure decadence in the form of coffee-infused chocolate cake with a rich caramel mouse filling. Who knew cupcakes would be the topic of conservation amongst family & friends almost two months after our fairytale wedding?

Just the two of us, sampling two of these luscious cupcakes, is one of many new Cárdenas Family Traditions.

Recapturing our special day was important as we are both passionate about family and tradition. Thus, the creation of "two cupcake 20th," that will forever remind us of that heavenly cake…I mean day…or I mean cake, or perhaps both? On the 20th of each month we will celebrate with the ultimate anniversary treat...a cupcake tasting.

Guest Blogger, Shannon Williams, and her wife are sharing with us their journey of planning their same-sex wedding and what it's like to be married. Read more about them here.

 

Thursday
Dec312009

Happy New Year

Thank you all for your love and support over this past year. A special thank you to all of our amazing sponsors on our FABuLIST.

To our couples...we look forward to an amazing 2010!

Saturday
Dec262009

Tips for a Happy Union

Guestblogger :: Alejandro

Sage Advice From Our Co-Founder

I recently had a chance to "sit down" (over email) with the illustrious co-founder of this savvy blog, Cicely, to interview her for the 2010 edition of the Arizona Pride Guide, a GLBT relocation and resource guide for the state of Arizona. While the focus of the interview was on wedding tips, Cicely's answer to my last question really resonated with me and I think that it will prove to be an invaluable piece of advice for all couples embarking on a lifetime journey together:

Pride Guide: I've known you and your husband for a bit now, so I've had some insight into your relationship... give us a little perspective on what makes your marriage work that you think will help other couples.

Cicely: An old college professor once told me that people have more respect for strangers than they sometimes do for loved ones. That reminds me to show more respect to my partner. Most importantly, keeping a sense of humor is a huge factor in sustaining a relationship. With me believing I am hilarious, and him being confident (he is super witty), we are always making each other laugh. Over time, we have developed deeper laugh lines, which physically show how much fun we have had with each other. That's the only wrinkle I don't mind having.

laugh lines in motion :: Photo by Largo Photography

Check-out the 2010 edition of the Arizona Pride Guide for the rest of my interview with Cicely. The 2010 issue comes out January 13 statewide.  Keep checking for information on the kick-off party! For more information about the Pride Guide, please visit: www.GayArizona.com

Tuesday
Nov242009

Girls In Tuxedos: Where Homophobia Begins

Guest Blogger :: Erika Cardenas

My fiancée Shannon was eager to share with me a recent conversation she had with her mother. Shannon and I have had different experiences as far as our sexuality is concerned; she doesn't consider herself lesbian, straight or bisexual. However, Shannon fell in love with and is marrying me; someone who struggled with the knowledge of being gay from a young age. Shan’s mom informed her of an “interesting” picture in Time magazine that lacked an article, but did have a caption near it about Ceara Sturgis.  She insisted we look it up. I went online to the New York Post and found a similar article about Ceara, a senior in high school who wore a tuxedo in her yearbook photograph.  

Picture courtesy of New York Post

The school district in Mississippi reports they will not print the picture because their rules require girls to wear drapes (dresses) and boys to wear tuxedos.  Shan claims her mom kept saying how “pretty” Ceara was as if looking more masculine would have been reason enough to dismiss the picture from the yearbook. As for me, friends and family continue to assume that because I wear cargo shorts and used to have a faux-hawk that I’m the “man” in our relationship. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that Shan loves my femininity, but this article brought back many feelings of discomfort, insecurity, anxiety and guilt from my early childhood struggles with identity. When you check out this article, think of how you would feel if boys wore pink and girls wore blue. Oh wait! They do.

But what if boys wore pink dresses and girls wore blue suits? 

Until next time, live well, love well, be well! ~E~

Guest Blogger, Erika Cardenas and her fiancée are sharing with us their journey of planning their same-sex wedding. Read more about them here.