NYPD Blue

It's no secret that Mr.Golden is a police officer {i love a man in uniform}. We have a "special" relationship. Being involved with someone in the workline that he does is not easy. There is not one day that passes that I don't worry about him and pray that he makes it home safe. I used to force myself to stay awake at night while he worked just to hear his voice when he got home. That didn't last too long after strolling into work late and having racoon eyes caught up with me. Now he sends me a text message when he gets home {as not to wake me}, and it's the first thing I check for when I wake up.

Holidays are like a jack in the box because I never know which ones he'll have to work and which ones he'll spend with me. All in all, we deal with it the best way we can. I feel that it is almost inevitable that we honor his career in some sort of way with the wedding because it is a really big part of the both of us. Here's two sneak previews of how we're planning to do it:

"Fidelis Ad Mortem" {latin} Faithful Unto Death

This is a quote that the NYPD goes by. Mr.Golden and I adopted it because of it's resemblence to marriage vows. "Fidelis Ad Mortem" will be engraved into his wedding band.

photo credit: AltWed

Something Blue...NYPD Blue!

How about this nice little number under my dress! Of course I would have to put my mark on it though!

photo credit: Garters by Kristi

Is anyone else planning to incorporate careers into their wedding?

Something Blue For My Bridal Blues

I wonder how many other people are ready for 2008 to be over. Ackk, I am so over this year. The past few weeks have just been bad news upon more bad news, but enough about that. My own personal blues got me thinking about my "something blue" for the wedding.

Unfortunately my Great Grandmother is no longer with us but I was very close to her. I wanted to honor her in some way for the wedding and feel as though a part of her is there with me. She met Mr. Golden before she passed away and I am so happy because she gave us her blessings.

I absolutely adore brooches. They are the next thing on my list of things to "actively" collect. My Great Grandmother had quite a few brooches and my favorite is this little one with blue rhinestones: {I tried to take pictures of it in different backgrounds to show some contrast}







I intend to have it wrapped on my bouquet. It will account for my "something borrowed" and "something blue". There are actually a few rhinestones missing from it but I have decided against trying to restore it. I think it's more meaningful to leave it just the way she left it. My only concern is that it's a little on the small side. Should I have something else to go with it, perhaps a locket or bouquet charm?

Thoughts and opinions would be greatly appreciated.