No, not for me, of course not, how ridiculous would THAT be?! Almost as ridiculous, I guess, as my new (temporary) job. Yes, I came straight in off the Vancouver ‘redeye’ to my first day as Acting Associate Editor on a wedding magazine, one of the more comedy jobs I’ve had in recent years.
As if my first day wasn’t delirious enough due to jetlag, I had to get my head round a whole host of new concepts, mainly that there are a lot of women out there obsessed – and I mean OBSESSED – with weddings. Thankfully this mag is at the more stylish end of the market, so if I close my eyes and squint slightly it’s almost like working on Marie Claire but with fewer stories of genital mutilation, and more white dresses – and veils – on their fashion spreads.
I can now tell you the names of the three top British wedding dress designers, where to go if you want an amazing – and unique! – cake, and the pros and cons of an eco wedding over one where a carbon footprint is no object. It’s also a source of constant sweet treats though as I am new to it all, I seem to be the only one welcoming the regular flow of Laduree macaroons. Everyone else seems to have Laduree fatigue. Oh well, their loss, etc…
