Alternative Bride Quiz

On a popular wedding-themed Web site, which shall remain nameless, I took a fun little quiz to figure out my wedding style. I was bored to tears half way through and even more disappointed when I saw the results. I am a “Classic” bride. No kidding. I didn’t need a quiz to tell me that.

The other pre-assigned personalities–romantic, modern, bohemian–all seemed tired.

So, readers, let’s put down the cake and flower catalogues and take a breather from all of this “typical wedding” stuff. Take my Alternative Bride Quiz, and see what happens when you’re given atypical options to answer the typical questions.

Favorite Movie

1. A) “Cast Away” B) “Terminator” C) “Singles” D) “The Labyrinth”
2. Ideal First Date A) Being dropped off on a mountain and finding your way home, together B) A trip to the shooting range, togetherC) Attending an all-ages indie rock show in a dive bar, together D) LARPing (Live Action Role Play. Hint: Dungeons and Dragons), together
3. Ideal site for a wedding A) Gilligan’s Island B) A war zone C) A coffee house in Seattle, circa 1992 D) The Future
4. Favorite fabric A) Leaves B) Steel C) Flannel D) Gauze
5. For an evening out with friends, you’d wear A) Leaves B) Steel C) Flannel D) Gauze
6. Your most treasured piece of jewelry is: A) A dandelion necklace B) Bullets on a chain C) Anything from Urban Outfitters or, better yet, the Salvation Army D) A magical tiara that turns you into a fairy princess, literally
7. Who is your fashion icon? A) Gandhi B) Sarah Connor C) Courtney Love D) Glenda the Good Witch
8. What is your favorite cocktail? A) Sea water B) PowerAde C) Draft beer in a plastic cup D) Elixir or potion
9. Your dream vacation A) A deserted island–oh wait, you already live there B) A trip to the gun show C) Visiting Kurt Cobain’s grave D) A weekend in an enchanted forest

If you chose:

• Mostly A’s– You live a simple lifestyle. For your wedding, you require only the basics: a groom and a judge or clergyman. Get married naked. Any fabric might be needed to build shelter.
• Mostly B’s–You’re not girlie at all. The traditional wedding makes you sick. Opt for cargo pants.
• Mostly C’s– Wear a plaid flannel shirt, ripped jeans and army boots. And find a time machine. The early 90s are the perfect setting for your reception.
• Mostly D’s– Swathe yourself in sheer white layers. You’re a bit nuts, but oddly the most traditional of the lot.

Indulge all of your fantasies. It’s the only day of your life where it’ll be excused.

Carla Gonzalez-Hart

(photo credit: tuffer)

April 9th, 2009 by admin | Posted in Tips | (0)