Can't We All Just Get Along

When you know your sister doesn't like your groom, why give her mike....


"My cousin gave a horrible toast at her younger sister's wedding a few years ago. She began by saying that she never liked her sister's new husband throughout high school and that 'today he's still at the level of slightly below the scum on the bottom of a dirty waste pond.'"


This just makes the Thanksgiving dinner or any family gathering uncomfortable.


Photo source: Alex James On Radio Teesdale's Blog
Quote Source: The Worst Wedding Toasts Ever

Good Intentions Gone Bad

I think on paper, this toast was clever, but then at the wedding it was just awkward....

"To the bride and groom--60% or marriages end in divorce and in the rest, you live happily until death. Here's hoping you die."

Photo Source: She Walks Softly
Quote Source: Worse Wedding Toasts

Oh No He Didn't!

Ever put your toast in the toaster and expect a nice golden brown hot slice of bread that you can spread your butter on? Then it pops out and it's either too light or burned to a crisp, wrong. Well that's like a wedding toast, you expect the something warm, loving, and maybe a bit gooey, but what you get is....

"When the father of the bride was giving his speech, the bride's in-laws were all chatting and laughing. The mother of the bride had had way too much to drink, got a hold of the microphone, and told off the groom's entire family, saying they were all going to hell! She then turned to the groom and told him that she hoped they would divorce soon because he's the worst human being she'd ever met. The couple is still married almost 20 years later, but they do not celebrate their anniversary."
-- Jennie, Pittsburgh, PA

Well they did get their revenge by living well and long.

Photo Source: Leaf-Switch-Word
Guest Quote Source: Wedding Guests Behaving Badly

Sketchy Favors

New York is just an adventure you will never know what you will find. As you remember my run in with a Parrot Man (A New York Experience). Today I sat next to a man on the train sketching, which is not unusal, I have worked out a few design ideas on many of my subway rides. He was doing these fast portrait sketches and asked if I would like my portrait done. I said thank you but I would not be making a purchase today. He really appreciated my honesty. Then I thought this would be a great wedding favor. So I asked would he do this at weddings or other events. He said YES! As a matter of fact Orin has done a few weddings and will work with you and your budget (don't be a cheapskate). Each guest can leave with an original sketch of themselves making this a favor they will cherish and keep.

P.S. That's not me in the sketch but that was what he jotted his info on. Maybe I'll frame it.

Contact the artist at orinink@yahoo.com 718.313.3254

A New York Experience

Brooklyn Bridge Photo by Hassan Kinley, this was an unbelievable shot because it was a very nice day on the bridge and there were tons of people walking and riding bikes across the bridge.

Provide a NY tour for your Out of Town guest and they may just see this:

The other day while waiting for the G train (Brooklyn/Queens crosstown local) and across the platform I saw 4 kids all sitting on their skate boards waiting for the train. As I fumbled for my camera my train came and I missed the shot! It seem like one of those shots you see years from now that says "Brooklyn Subway 2008". So now it is a memory. But in New York, you only have to wait a few minutes and something else will happen. I sat down and then my moment came. A man with a Parrot came by. I thought it was some sculpture but no it was a parrot, a real live parrot, talking, swalking, and ruffling his feathers. So my camera was fired up and I took the shot.

Of course you realize New York is filled with the best museums, food, culture and shopping. But what's not on that perfectly polished list passed out to tourist at Hotels? I recommend a treat for the out of towners to a personal tour. You can outline the desired stops for the group and give your guest something to really remember about this great city.

Contact Taste of Harlem who will show you the pulse of Manhattan (one of 5 boroughs of New York). It's unique style, fabulous food and extraordinary history makes Harlem must see on any out of towners list.

You may not see Parrot Man on the subway but New York has always got something going on.

Personal Tours Contact:

Taste Harlem.com

info@tasteharlem.com

Jacquline Orange 212.866.7427