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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

971.0. "A story and a question" by BUSY::MAXMIS11 (She chortled in her joy.) Fri Dec 18 1987 13:58

    The story part -
    
    When I was a young and foolish 18 year old, my boyfriend and I ran
    off and got married.  We were married in Hudson NY in the livingroom
    of a Lutheran minister.  His wife was the maid of honor and his
    son, a medical student who was home for Christmas vacation, was
    the best man.  The marriage lasted only a few years, but I have
    a really neat memory about the wedding service.  The minister's
    son had brought home a litter of kittens when he returned from school.
    He had stolen them from the medical lab because they  were going
    to be used for research, but he just couldn't let that happen. As
    the wedding service was being conducted, the kittens (who were probably
    just six weeks old) were attacking the Christmas tree and running
    around our legs and makeing quite a fuss.  The minister stopped
    the service and asked his son to take the kittens away.  I requested
    that the kittens stay.  I couldn't think of any more fitting way
    for _my_ wedding to be.
    
    
    The question part -
    
    Well, that was more than 20 years ago.  As I mentioned, I am getting
    married in March.  Can any of you cat fenatics (like me) think of
    a way to include my love of cats in the "wedding experience".  The
    only non-tackey thing that I can think of is a cat shaped ice sculpture
    at the reception.  Any suggestions? Humorous suggestions will be
    fully considered.  After all, the little bride and groom that will
    be on the top of the wedding cake will actually be two tiny teddy
    bears dressed for the occasion.
    
    Marion
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971.1CIRCUS::KOLLINGKaren, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif.Fri Dec 18 1987 16:453
    No pussycat dolls on the top of the cake with you?  How about itty
    bitty pussycat paw prints up the side of the cake.....
971.2How about a cat jumping out of the cake?MAGI::SKALTSISDebFri Dec 18 1987 18:221
971.3BUSY::MAXMIS11She chortled in her joy.Fri Dec 18 1987 18:4323
    
    
    WELLLLLLLLL   I suppose if -
    
      -  the groom's tux doesn't fit, and
    
      -  the maid of honor sends her regrets at the last minute, and
    
      -  the bride trips over her own feet and falls on the way down
         the isle, and
    
      -  the best man misplaces the rings, and
    
      -  everybody gets lost on the way to the reception from the church
    
    
                                - -  T H E N  - -    
    
    I could say that I didn't have a wedding - I had a  CATastrophy!
    
    
    
    Marion (with_just_a_(very)_little_Friday_afternoon_humor)
971.4Lot's of suggestions32096::BURLEWPurr is my favorite sound!Fri Dec 18 1987 20:3625
    How about:
    
    Paw prints on the napkins and wedding/reception invitations?
    
    Shaping the groom's cake like a cat?
    
    Having cat-tails (the plant) included in the flower arrangements at 
    the church or reception hall?
    
    Having the band (or whatever) at the reception play "Memories" from
    Cats as you and your new husband enter the reception hall?
    
    Carrying a handkerchief with a cat embroidered on it?
    
    Having the placecards at the reception shaped like cats?
    
    Carrying a small stuffed animal (cat of course) in your bag?
    
    
    I'm sure I can think of more if I really try.  Actually, I'll ask
    Serena and Sherlock for suggestions this weekend. -);
    
    Ande
971.5CIRCUS::KOLLINGKaren, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif.Fri Dec 18 1987 20:397
    Actually, if Holly were your puss, you could be married with her
    draped across your shoulders.  Just be sure to stroke her under
    the chin at frequent intervals.
    
    If your dress has a train, I'm sure a puss would be glad to settle
    down on it, and get a free ride up the aisle :-) :-)
971.6BUSY::MAXMIS11She chortled in her joy.Mon Dec 21 1987 13:216
    RE:  all
    
    WOW!  What *great* suggestions!  Keep them comeing.  I had a friend
    over the weekend suggest Pussywillows as a boquet member.  I love
    the idea.  Not only that, but they will be right in season, so they
    won't be very expensive.
971.7take my pictureSAGE::PREVOSTJM PrevostWed Dec 23 1987 14:198
    I was in a wedding where the bride had several pictures of herself
    taken with her kitty in her arms.  They were taken at the home before
    we all went to the church.
    
    They came out great!  Now they are treasured memories in her wedding
    album.
    
    Happy Holidays.
971.8Can I use that idea?DISSRV::HTAYLORFight malnutrition, GIMME CHOCOLATE!Wed Dec 23 1987 15:325
    Now that sounds like a good idea.  I may have some pictures taken
    of me and my two cats when I get married next October.  It sounds
    wonderful!!
    
    Holly
971.9Nice pix...JAWS::COTEThrow me down the stairs my hat!Wed Dec 23 1987 15:367
    Agreed. I was photographing a wedding earlier this year and the
    bride requested a formal picture of her and her (equally gorgeous)
    Persian.
    
    I ended up printing one for myself!!
    
    Edd