Victoria and Rodney interview - Applicants
Rodney, a sales rep, and Vicky, a financial planner, are now living in Thousand Oaks. They met in a dog park and have dated for about 5 years and engaged since 2008. If it weren't for family, they would have gone through a Vegas drive-through.
What I found the most engaging aspect when meeting them, is that they are so different and yet they have come together; they seem like best friends who just happen to be in love (with benefits). It was also admirable to me that they are not at all a part of the art world and yet approached this art-drenched idea with an openness I wish I'd see more of in the art world. They were willing and enthusiastic to leave all the details up to me, which also spoke to me of their bravery in the face of family wedding demands and wishes.
I love this description of weddings that they both chimed in on about in their interview:
“Weddings are kind of boring. Everything’s the same. Everyone’s just waiting for the vows to be over. The boring blah blah blah...I Do...and then you go to the reception. everything’s the same...bridesmaids with matching dressing, tables all done with centerpieces...chicken or fish...the band, the DJ, the dancefloor in the middle...its kind of, well...eh. I just thought to do something different.”
