Sci-fi theme chosen!

Why are we having a science-fiction themed wedding? Because we're sci-fi geeks! There was no question about what type of wedding we'd have, only what kind of sci-fi wedding. We're both very creative, non-traditional people. As artists, we'd like something different, something that expresses our love of art and science fiction.

We thought about "Star Wars." But Princess Leia's dress is pretty plain and frumpy. Any type of Queen Amidala dress would be costly. Bruce wanted a "Battlestar Galactica" theme because we looooove the new series. But the costumes are drab and also unavailable. Same for "Farscape" or "Firefly/Serenity." We want this wedding to be affordable for everyone, so we thought about what costumes are easily available. "Star Trek" was a thought, but I don't want to wear pants to my wedding, and any cool dress would be from an obscure character (and also not readily available). My friend Mike suggested "X-Files," since I already have Agent Scully hair. But that's too plain - no far out sci-fi costumes there, just regular clothes.

It finally hit us - "The Matrix"!!!!! Not a typical romantic film, but neither are any of the other sci-fi hits. The costumes are slick, a bit futuristic, and our guests could create something for themselves that would "fit" the movie's decor. Oh yes, there will be participation in our wedding! We're having a Matrix Rave Party Wedding!

Anyone who knows Bruce has heard him create his own mobile rave party by "beat boxing" rhythms wherever he walks. Alison has always been a fan of dance music - house, freestyle, hip hop, techno, electronica. We want people to dance and have fun, so it just all seems to fit. Think of the "cave rave" in the 2nd Matrix movie. Except instead of a cave, we want DJ lighting, neon, glow sticks, candles.

So, Bruce has chosen a fitted Neo button-down coat with Asian styling. I don't want to wear black, or anything skintight, LOL! I have chosen an Asian style dress. At this writing, it looks like my Dad will be Morpheus! And I'd love our wedding party to be all Agent Smiths. Why not? I have no bridesmaids. My brother John will be my Man of Honor, and my 3 best friends happen to be guys - cousins Nick and Jeff, and best friend Mike. Bruce has his brother Romeo as his Best Man. Groomsmen are Uncle Carlos, and best friends Tony and Susan. Everyone is enthusiastic about the idea! Probably because they all know us as sci-fi geeks. And some of them are sci-fi geeks, too! A lot of our guests are sci-fi geeks too, so we can expect some them to dress in costume as well. What a nerdy but awesome party this will be!

Not your traditional wedding, but then I never wanted a traditional wedding. As a teenager and a fan of Billy Idol, I used to tell people I wanted to be married in a white leather mini skirt (so I could wear it again - so practical!) and ride to the church on a Harley. In college, Las Vegas was getting popular for crazy themed wedding chapels - you could be married by aliens! I joked that I wanted to be married in Vegas by a black or Chinese Elvis impersonator. Having a Matrix wedding just fits. To me, this IS my perfect wedding. It's a creative expression of things we both enjoy - art and sci-fi. Many people have commented that Bruce is the male version of myself, that we are "two peas in a pod." I have always wanted to marry my soul mate. And I have never compromised on that dream. I've waited a looooong time to get married - but Bruce was totally worth the wait!