Female pop-rocker Ellie Goulding has a softer side, and we like it! This British artist recently released her second full album Halcyon, after her first single “Lights” spent over a year on the Billboard Hot 100 list. You can find acoustic performances for many of her songs through a quick Youtube search, including the video below of Goulding performing “Starry Eyed.” Enjoy!
We’ve been in a picture-browsing mood lately, and have another picture-center post for you today. This time, we’re looking at some really interesting wedding photoshoots. For fun-loving couples who have a great sense of humor and want to do something a little out-of-the-box, check out these photos. Maybe you’ll find inspiration for your engagement session or even a wedding theme!
This bride, who just so happens to be a model, wanted something different than the glamorous photos she was already accustomed to. I’d say mission accomplished!
For a theatrical and whimsical theme, consider Alice in Wonderland. Tim Burton would be proud of this couple, who opted for outfits mimicking those of Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska in Burton’s 2010 remake of the classic tale.
This couples zombie photoshoot is freakishly awesome. And to top it all off, the groom did the makeup himself!
This couple traded outfits for a day in this lighthearded pre-wedding photoshoot. Hey, if you can get your guy to wriggle into a white dress, why not?
And of course we couldn’t leave out miss Barbara Millicent Roberts, aka, Barbie! French photographer Beatrice de Guigne thought it would be fun to photograph Barbie & Ken in wedding photos in the same fashion as she photographs her real brides and grooms. How fun! Check out the rest of the photos here.
The decorations are set, the bridal party is dressed in their finest attire, and the photobombers are lurking. There are some real doosies floating around out there, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorites. Whether you dread the idea of post-wedding photo surprises or encourage your guests to get crazy, you’ll enjoy this comical collection of photobombs. If you have any funny photo stories of your own, share them with us below!
That Waldo is one sneaky dude…
A celebrity photobomb – it’s Peter Griffin!
Maniacal laugh, maniacal laugh!
That fisherman’s thinking the groom made a nice catch
And of course don’t forget our furry friends…
Everybody at Stitely loves “Everybody Talks” by Provo, Utah band Neon Trees, who gained fame when they started touring with The Killers. Check out the band getting into some unusual shenanigans in the video below, and if you like what you see make sure to check them out live at Taste of Chicago July 14th! Enjoy!
Photo Credit: Aislinn Kate Photography
The story of Cathy Knorr and Trevor Webb’s relationship is so darn cute, we couldn’t help but share it. These lovebirds dated for a couple weeks in middle school when Trevor wrote a love letter to Cathy instructing her to meet him at the end of the hall after school and tell him if she wanted to date him. After meeting him and dating for a couple weeks, she broke up with him to go out with another boy. The ex-couple remained friends over the years, even when they both moved away from their hometown. When they both returned, single, they unexpectedly kissed one night and have been together ever since. Having such a sweet and unique set of circumstances in their relationship, they displayed Trevor’s love letter at the wedding (which Cathy had kept for all those years!). What an awesome story! View the full story and photo slideshow here.
This story inspired us to look back at love letters from famous composers and musicians to their honeys. Here are some excerpts from a few of our favorites…
Ludwig van Beethoven to his “Immortal Beloved”
“Good morning, on 7 July
Even in bed my ideas yearn towards you, my Immortal Beloved, here and there joyfully, then again sadly, awaiting from Fate, whether it will listen to us. I can only live, either altogether with you or not at all. Yes, I have determined to wander about for so long far away, until I can fly into your arms and call myself quite at home with you, can send my soul enveloped by yours into the realm of spirits — yes, I regret, it must be. You will get over it all the more as you know my faithfulness to you; never another one can own my heart, never — never! O God, why must one go away from what one loves so, and yet my life in W. as it is now is a miserable life. Your love made me the happiest and unhappiest at the same time. At my actual age I should need some continuity, sameness of life — can that exist under our circumstances? Angel, I just hear that the post goes out every day — and must close therefore, so that you get the L. at once. Be calm — love me — today — yesterday.
What longing in tears for you — You — my Life — my All — farewell. Oh, go on loving me — never doubt the faithfullest heart
Of your beloved
L
Ever thine.
Ever mine.
Ever ours.”
Charlie Parker to his girlfriend Chan Woods
“To you;
The way I thought was wrong, having not known, it was right. Here is the proof of my feelings, Don’t hate me, love me forever: — — — —
Beautiful is the world, slow is one to take advantage. Wind up the world the other way. And at the start of the turning of the earth, lie my feelings for thou.
To you
Shame on me.
I love you.”
Johnny Cash to June Carter
“Hey June,
That’s really nice June. You’ve got a way with words and a way with me as well.
The fire and excitement may be gone now that we don’t go out there and sing them anymore, but the ring of fire still burns around you and I, keeping our love hotter than a pepper sprout.
Love John”
Jimi Hendrix to “little girl”
“little girl…..
happiness is within you…so unlock the chains from your heart and let yourself grow —
like the sweet flower you are…
I know the answer —
Just spread your wings and set yourself
FREE
Love to you forever
Jimi Hendrix”
Paul McCartney to his wife Nancy, in the form of a song
“My Valentine”
What if it rained, we didn’t care
She said that someday soon
The sun was gonna shine
And she was right, this love of mine
My Valentine
As days and nights, would pass me by
I tell myself that I was waiting for a sign
Then she appeared, a love so fine
My Valentine
And I will love her for life
And I will never let a day go by
Without remembering the reasons why
She makes me certain, that I can fly
And so I do, without a care
I know that someday soon
The sun is gonna shine
And she’ll be there, this love of mine
My Valentine
What if it rained, we didn’t care
She said that someday soon
The sun is gonna shine
And she was right, this love of mine
My Valentine
In just a few short weeks, Vampire Weekend will be releasing their newest album Modern Vampires of the City. The band hasn’t released an album since Contra in 2010, and the May 14th album release date can’t come soon enough! In the video below you can hear “Step,” a song from Modern Vampires of the City, and see the unique lyrics plastered over images of the band’s hometown, New York City. Enjoy!
In this video clip from 1952, Charlie “Bird” Parker and John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie perform Parker’s composition “Hot House,” originally recorded in 1945. Parker and Gillespie were both responsible for the introduction of Be-Bop jazz, which features a fast tempo as well as instrumental improvisation and virtuosic playing by soloists. This style was a big change from the large ensembles of the preceding swing and big band era. We hope you enjoy this clip, one of the few existing videos of Charlie Parker.
In an interesting new trend reported by Today.com, couples are decking out their weddings with lavish flowers, high-end designer dresses, talented music ensembles, and delectable dishes. What’s missing, you ask? The guests! That’s right, according to Today’s report these one-on-one weddings are on the rise. For shy brides out there, this might be your dream wedding. Or for those of you looking to get a little more daring, you can always try a “guerilla” wedding:
However you and your hubby-to-be choose to celebrate, it’s bound to be one of your most memorable occasions. Cheers!
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