GET HUBBIED

Bec's father, who is a gifted and passionate reverend, Gary Ulrich, gave an incredibly powerful toast. His words reflected on life's profound trials and tribulations as he extended his love and blessings to Bec and Ruben. The very real tragedy that befell their family soon before the wedding, was the death of Bec’s nephew, Andrew, an incomparable devestating loss that they suffered together but were still able to celebrate the marriage with sincerity and gusto. The congregation was rapt and tears flowed freely. It was a moving moment during this rare event which brought this wonderfully diverse group of people together. forcefulness, and their playfulness.

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The bouquet toss shook the place, literally. I'm now sure that Bec must have played sports as a child because of the way she wielded that bat - the girl has a strong swing. The pinatas, one dafodill and one daisy represented Ruben's and Bec's favorite flowers, respectively. I devised the symbolic replacement of the bouquet with pinatas due to the wish to subvert the original meaning of the bouquet toss. The bride anoints the next girl in line to be married via this ritual. There is a desperation and cat-fight kind of energy that often ensues during this ritual - the want of man-finding is a powerful force. To play with the ideas about how men and women seek out their mates, I chose to insert messages in bottles inside the pinatas; for the women and in the daisy (Bec’s favorite flower), I wrote tips for how to win a man, and for the men inside the daffodil (Ruben’s favorite flower), I wrote pick-up lines. It was disturbing and amusing on so many levels that these tips and lines were all taken from books published within the last couple of years.

my statement for this piece:
“The bouquet is a ritual about the gal who will be the next to be married. It is often a violent race and grapple to the prize. I wanted to humorously approach the subject of winning a man, picking up a woman, which may lead to marriage."

Photo by Rose Apodaca
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Photo by Tyler Hubby
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Flirting tips:

Just get out there and flirt! * Have a fun conversation. Just try not to say anything dumb or idiotic * Make eye contact with a guy and use lustful and playful glances to keep his attention * Mirror his behavior and see if he mirrors yours * Keep negative vibes out of your conversation or you may end up depressing a guy or pushing him away * Listen to what the man says and look like you are interested while he talks * Try not to give a guy the impression that he is inferior to you or less intelligent. Make him feel special. Try to stay away from discussing any of your unique interests for too long * Women who flirt with younger men should appear to be more sensual in order to better attract them * You can boost a guys’ ego by laughing at his silly remarks or at his jokes. Try not to overdo it with the laughing * A slight tilt of your head can make you appear a bit more shy. * Combine a tilt with a coy glance * Don’t bore a guy with stories of your job, your children or your ex * Speaking softly can sound sexy and seductive to many men – especially if you hesitate a little while you talk * If you like art, then try scoping out men at art galleries or museums * Smile, make good eye contact and look approachable. Be sure that your feet are pointed at the man you want to meet * Some women have success meeting guys online through social networking sites, if you are into things like this * Plant images in his head. Talk about your body in a subtly suggestive way without specifics. For instance, that you’ve been working out * Get the guy to talk about himself. You can ask him follow up questions r statements like: “That sounds interesting, tell me more about that.” * Stay away from stressful topics, such as how much money you each make, how many kids you want, religion or politics * Just fake it. Act like you’re confident in yourself and you will look confident * You can drop a pen and slowly bend over to pick it up. This can make you appear just a bit naughty and attract attention * Address a guy by his name when you speak to him. Most people like to hear their own names * You can try the dumb blonde approach, even if you aren’t a blonde. Make him your hero. Just try not to overdo it * Don’t take it personally if you don’t hear back from a guy. Just keep flirting with other men. Someone will ask you out * Briefly touch his arm, back or shoulder with your hand. Pretend he has a piece of lint on his clothes and remove it * Wear skin tight clothes to show off your figure. Wear a bikini if you’re at the beach * Bite your lower lip as you look at a guy, lick your lips with your tongue. Leave your lips parted just a little bit * Lip gloss, mascara and a light eye shadow can help enhance your look as you try to attract a man * Shiny and sparkly accessories are good flirting accessories * Necklaces, earrings and rings all help to attract guys, but don’t overdo it * Flirt while commuting. Strike up a conversation with a guy on the train or bus in the morning as you go to work (or school). Flirt with a man on the commute home as well for a more relaxed atmosphere * Sporting events are a fun place to meet guys. Flirt with men who are on their way to the concession stands. Be discreet and be careful about distracting guys for too long during a game * Younger men are tunred off by older women who nag them and try to mother them. The guy already has a mother.

Pick up lines

You must be tired: you’ve been running through my mind all day * Can I buy you a drink? …In Tahiti * Let’s go behind that rock and get a little boulder * Would you like to come home with me to see my art collection? * Do you sleep on your stomach? (No) Can I? * When they created the alphabet they should have put “U” and ‘I” together * Is that a ladder up your stocking or a ladder to heaven? * Hi, my name is chance? Do I have one? * If you were the new McDonald’s burger, you’d be the McGorgeous! * All those curves….and me with no brakes * Could you please step away from the bar. You’re melting all the ice * Hi, will you help me find my lost puppy? I think he went into that cheap motel room across the street * My name’s not Elmo, but you can tickle me anyway * I’m not really this tall. I’m just sitting on my wallet * If milk does a body good, you must drink a lot of it * I’d buy you a drink, but I’d be jealous of the straw * Greetings and salivations * You look just like my 1st wife and I’ve never been married * Can I borrow a quarter? I’ve got to call your mom and thank her * Hi, I’m here. Now, what are your other two wishes? * Do you know what would look really good on you? Me * Gosh, I’d love to be your jeans * I’m new in town. Can I get directions to your house? * How do you like your eggs? * I’ve lost my number. Can I borrow yours? * Should I call you in the morning, or just nudge you? * You remind me of a cappuccino: hot, sweet, and you make me nervous * Do you have any raisins? No? How about a date? * I’m invisible (really?) Can you see me? (yes) How about tomorrow night? * Let’s go to my place and do all the things I’ll tell everyone we did anyway * If I told you that you had a hot body, would you hold it against me? * Are you a parking ticket? You’ve got fine written all over you * Falling for you would be a very short trip * I’m no Fred Flintstone, but I’ll still make your Bedrock * I’m an army recruiter. Why don’t you come over to my house and be all you can be * Save a horse, ride a cowboy * Would you mind if I end this sentence in a proposition? * I’ve just moved you to the top of my to-do list * Would you like a gin and platonic? Or a scotch and sofa? * Great dress. I do think it would look better on my floor * Is there a mirror in your pocket? Cause I can sure see myself in your pants * Are you from Tennessee? Cause you’re the only ten I see * Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? * I’d buy you a drink, but they’re free * I can’t take you to heaven, but my private helicopter can get you close * Why don’t you drop the zero and get with a hero * Fortunately for you I’m more than just eye candy * Whoa, and I thought I was good looking! * If I had a nickel for every time I saw someone as beautiful as you, Id have a nickel * So, you’re the reason for global warming! * You make me want to get a job * Do you have a name or can I call you mine? * Did you hear the latest health report? You need to up your intake of vitamin me * Is that a fox on your shoulder, or am I seeing double? * You already have a boyfriend? Well, when you want to have a man-friend, come and see me * Kiss me if I’m wrong, but haven’t we met somewhere before? * Can I buy you a drink, or do you just want the money? * Can I take a picture of you so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas? * Your body must be named visa, because its everywhere I want to be * Do you think I’m cute, or haven’t you had enough to drink yet? * “You make me want to be a better man,” Jack Nicholson, As good as it Gets, 1997 * "I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn’t thrill me at all. So tell me why should it be true. That I kick out of you?" Cole Porter 1934 * Hello, I love you can you tell me your name? Hello I love you let me jump in your game (The Doors, 1968) * "If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain" (Rupert Holmes, “Escape” 1979) * "But did thee feel the earth move?" – Ernest Hemingway (For Whom the Bell Tolls, 1940) * “I want to do with you what spring does with cherry trees” Pablo Neruda, 1924 * “Hey Lady, want to lick my mail?” Bruce Willis, Moonlighting, 1985 * “Do me the favor to deny me at once” Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richards Almanac, 1746) * “Give me a kiss or I’ll sock you” John Garfield, (The Postman Always Rigns Twice 1946) * "You know I’m the one responsible for those crop circles in England” Jerry Seinfeld, 1990 * “We’re going to know each other eventually, so why not now” Humphrey Bogart (Across the Pacific, 1942) * “I’d like to run barefoot through your hair” Franchot Tone (Bombshell, 1933) * "You’re a swell dish. I think I’m gonna go for you” James Cagney (The Public Enemy, 1931) * "You’re so beautiful, it makes me want to gag” Jimmy Stewart (You can’t take it with you, 1938) * “How you doin?” Matt LeBlanc (Friends 1994) * “Hey Baby, I noticed you noticing me and I just wanted to put you on notice that I noticed you too.” Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Aire, 1990) * “Swoon, I’ll catch you” Ralph Fiennes The English Patient 1996) * “I may be the outlaw, but you’re the one stealin’ my heart” Brad Pitt (Thelma and Louise 1991) * “Let me try to enlarge your vocabulary” Roger Moore (The Spy Who Loved Me 1977) * “Everything wrong with you I like” Van Johnson (A Guy Named Joe ,1944)