So first off, it was very interesting and heart warming that the focus of last night’s show was really on the Bachelor/ette couples who have made it. I think we heard Molly say at least 17-20 times last night how much she is in love with Jason, how they very much plan on having their fairytale ending and how they are soul mates. I found myself saying to the television (the Fiance refused to watch anything but the last 3 minutes of the wedding as there was a hockey game on and he was busy packing for our wedding), “Don’t worry, Molly and Jas – I believe that you’re in love. Even though Jason proposed to another woman and then realized so late in the game that he would rather sleep with Molly. I don’t need to hear you say 100 times how in love you are. You don’t need to prove anything to me!”
During a regular season of the Bachelor we typically only get to rejoice with a happy couple for the 3 minutes at the very end of the finale. Sometimes these couples do not even make it to the After the Final Rose show (which is typically 6 weeks after the finale) nor do we see them end up walking down the aisle like Trista and Ryan. I guess it would get a little boring after a while just watching a couple gush about each other all season. But that’s why last night’s episode was unique – we could finally be happy for the rare couples that are still together. And it justifies our investment in spending so much energy on watching and dissecting this show. Who didn’t smile when Trista and Ryan’s kids were shown on the screen? Mini versions of the couple themselves. Although I have to say that Trista didn’t look as cute and sweet and she did on her season of the Bachelor. She looked a bit matronly while Ryan looked pretty much the same – adorable and like he stepped straight of a soap opera. They were the matriarch/patriarch of the Bachelor series, however, and seem just as happy as ever. It seems to be a Bachelor/ette trend to go brunette after a season on the Bachelor. Trista did it – I far prefer her as a blonde - and so did Molly. But maybe that’s the secret to making the relationship work. It was really fun to see Jillian and Ed together. Jillian seemed much more relaxed and like herself than during her cameo on Jake’s season. So she finally did move to Chicago which shows they have gotten past all of those horrible tabloid reports of Ed having 2 flings after he proposed to Jillian. I really hope he is as into her and she is into him. I loved Ed on the show, but after hearing those reports, it made me think of him as more than just a workaholic who needed a hug. It made him out to be a little bit a of player – and I need Jillian to be with someone who absolutely worships her and is devoted to knowing that she’s adorable. I hope Ed is that guy.
Sarah and Charlie seem to have a long road ahead of them before they walk down the aisle. Did anyone else think that Charlie is a commitment phobe when Sarah said she needed a ring before they bought a house? If they dated for two years, broke up and then have been dating ever since and are still not engaged, this relationship may be doomed. But she’s really cute – much cuter than him, and so I am sure she will do well no matter how things turn out.
Seeing Jake and Vienna together (this had to be filmed before their finale aired – which is why they weren’t at the wedding), you can tell that Jake has no doubts about his final choice. Despite Vienna’s lack of popularity, this couple may be the most devoted one to date. There are serious fireworks going on between these two. She may not have won the America’s sweetheart award, but from the huge grin and adoring glances she gives to Jake, I doubt she really cares. As I said on my last post, if Jake is happy, so am I. I’m cheering for love and they definitely seem to have it. If Jillian and Ed are not next to get married, it will certainly be Jake and Vienna.
The Fiance was completely amazed that DeAnna was dating Stephen Stagliano (twin brother of Michael - a viewer favorite on Jillian’s season). He didn’t understand how all of these people just meet up. He was also very confused about Stephanie (Jason’s season) and her facial work. At first, I didn’t even recognize that it was the Southern mom. Not sure whether it was her makeup, her haircut or some severe plastic surgery, but I barely recognized Stephanie. Similarly, Nikki sideburns (whose sideburns were in check from what I could see), also looked different. Do these girls have a team of stylists that work on them for Bachelor appearances? I wouldn’t doubt it. I also wonder whether it was awkward that Jesse Csincsak was there knowing his history with DeAnna. I will never forget his really sad and pathetic video message that he cast out into the Internet world telling everyone that D dumped him and he was heart broken. We never really got the full story with what happened, but it didn’t look like he was over it. Stephen, however, looks adorable (as Michael is), and I loved the clip at the end of him break dancing. Chris really put them on the spot when he asked if she was engaged. Sounds like something may be brewing…The weather. Ok, so I have to hand it to Molly that she was the calmest, most laid back bride ever considering that there was a monsoon which chose to peak as she is delivering her vows. I am thinking she must have used the “Model in a Bottle” product that Oprah Winfrey recommended to keep her make up in check. Not to worry, I ordered this product online and received it yesterday. It has received rave reviews and I think is the only explanation as to why her mascara and eye shadow were not bleeding into her nostrils during the ceremony. Not to mention that her Monqiue Lhullier gown (holy ruffles!) did not seem at all affected by the intense amount of rain it received. Was it a waterproof gown? I noticed at the Oscars the other night that the big jewelry trend was to have big earrings, no necklace. I loved Molly’s necklace, but thought it was bit much with such an intense dress and gorgeous diamond drop earrings. But I’m no Joan Rivers or Fashion Police expert, so I defer to the Bachelor stylists. Here’s my big question though – this was obviously a high budget, spare no expense, blowout wedding sponsored by ABC. So here is my question: why on earth was there no indoor back up plan for the ceremony? Could they not have had a tent delivered last minute? Or at least give the damn couple an umbrella so they can avoid having rain drip all over them? What kind of wedding planner doesn’t have a back up plan? Was a decision made that the wedding needed to be outside no matter what so if it rains, everyone is getting wet? Very poor planning, if you ask me. I can’t imagine how they kept the expensive video equipment dry. And you know the women in their high heels and designer dresses were pissed to have to sit out in the rain.
One other question was about Molly’s hair. Ken Paves is supposedly a gifted hair designer, and yet I was not a fan of Molly’s poof ringlet push back look with pieces falling down in her face. She is a gorgeous woman, with beautiful straight hair. There were so many options for how to do her hair and the one she ended up with was kind of confusing. The Fiance complained that Molly had too much make-up on. She’s got gorgeous eyes, for sure, but you could see in the rain how much make up was actually on her face. It’s a good thing that her everyday look is a much more natural style. It’s just too bad that hair and makeup were not enhancements – but rather, unnecessary distractions.
Going back a bit, I thought it was interesting that they chose to focus on all the bad publicity that Jason and Molly received after Jason’s controversial moved to dump Melissa and pursue Molly. The finalists really do get completely torn apart by the press. I can’t imagine not being able to leave your apartment/house for fear that random strangers will throw fruit at you or call you a scum bag. If I was publicly denounced by strangers for some of the mistakes that I made in my love life, I would never go anywhere again. Yes, Jason went from being one of the most loved Bachelors to the villain of the Americas, but after seeing how much he genuinely loves Molly (and also seeing how this breakup really was the best thing for Melissa who recovered rather quickly – getting engaged/married, being a finalist for Dancing with the Stars and now a current hostess) how can you still hate the guy? I also liked very much that Jason did not want Ty to be on camera during the wedding. Chris Harrison tweeted that Ty was standing with him during the ceremony. I loved how Chris has become a regular fixture in any major relationship moment between any of the contestants. I wonder if he will show up in the delivery room to narrate as Molly pushes out her first kid.
A couple of other points – what on earth was Jason Castro doing there? Did Molly or Jason have a secret crush on the guy and demand that he be there to sing at their ceremony? I wonder how much he got paid for doing that wedding. People loved that guy on American Idol, but he drove me nuts – mostly because he never really seemed to care whether he stayed or went home. He just seemed like such a random choice of entertainment for a wedding. The Gavin DeGraw first dance was a nice gift from ABC. As the couple started making out on the dance floor throughout the song, the Fiance turns to me and says, “Should we suck face during our first dance?” How does one answer a question like that?
Side note: in the clips of Jason and Molly’s journey on his season of the Bachelor, they show Jason bungee jumping with her. Interesting how Jason and Vienna also had a date of bungee jumping. Might it be that the one chosen for a bungee jumping date will ultimately end up being “the One?”
Jason and Molly’s trip to Vegas seemed fun. A little less dramatic than the Mexican joint bachelor/ette trip that we saw on Ryan and Trista’s wedding episode 6 years ago. Does anyone else remember Trista running around in Mexico the night before her wedding being like, “Where’s Ryan? I know he’s upset and I can feel he needs me.” I loved how when Molly met up with Jason after a long day of being pampered and being forced to learn exotic dancing, she kisses him in front of the Bellagio fountain and declares it “the most romantic place on earth.” Nothing like Vegas blinking lights in the background to strike up the romance in a girl’s heart.
The guys’ bachelor party for Jason seemed pretty tame. But that’s ok with me, because Jason is a dad and he’s no 25 year old spring chicken so to watch him suck back shots from an ice luge or do upside down keg stands would have been disturbing. I thought some of the speeches his friends gave at their dinner were more of a roast than a toast. I didn’t like when one of his friends said, “Of all the women that Jason’s proposed to, Molly is the best.” Yeah, why don’t you remind the guy on a night of celebrating him of the two biggest mistakes in his life. Real thoughtful.
Off topic: The woman sitting next to me on the train fell asleep with her mouth open and is practically breathing down my neck. She did not brush her teeth this morning and I am hoping that my computer screen doesn’t turn yellow from bad breath bacteria. Let me shift seats. Please stand by…Ahhh, much fresher air over here. We are about 20 minutes from my stop, so I’m going to wrap this up soon.
Did anybody else wonder whether that tree looking thing at the ceremony was serving as a chuppah for Jason? For anyone who does not know, a chuppah is a part of a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony and represents the Jewish home that a couple will build together. It is typically open on all sides to symbolize that the couple will always welcome others into their home in hospitality. Last night, however, they weren’t really standing under the chuppah and although it was a priest that married them, it was Molly’s relative, and I didn’t hear the word “Jesus” once, so it seemed like a non-denominational service. There was no mention of any religious aspect whatsoever. I don’t think he wore a yamulke either. Is Jason still the Jewish mensch we all thought he was? Hmmmm.
I loved Chris Harrison’s ridiculous interviews with Jo Gartin, the wedding planner and Eden of Eden Designs. The weather was horrible, there are 1000 things to do and they have to speak to Chris the Host? Hilarious.
I did find one thing that I have in common with Jason and Molly – we are both registered at Macy’s. I thought it was strange, however, that Jason kept scanning her with the radar gun. Those things are probably cancerous and I would not want anyone shooting particle rays into my brain. The Fiance, like most guys going to register, found the gun fascinating. It definitely kept his interest level up when I was deciding on flatware.
This wedding had absolutely no drama, second thoughts, or crazy moments. The only out of norm situation that arose was the paparazzi with their cameras. I think someone got tackled, as this was replayed over and over and over in teasers throughout the show. But other than that, the focus was on love. And Molly’s butterflies. We get it, Molly. Jason gives you butterflies. The Fiance hated the dove release at the conclusion of the ceremony. He was hoping the birds would crap on the guests. I agree that this would make the most dramatic season finale ever.Final thought on the wedding: Was Kiptyn uncomfortable sitting within feet of Ed and Jillian? The guy proposed to her less than a year ago, and now they’re all totally ok with sitting together at a wedding? What kind of strange fantasy world do all of these people live in??
Speaking of fantasy worlds, my own personal fairytale begins tomorrow. I’m on a 2:30 PM flight out of JFK airport, San Juan bound. It is very hard to believe that my own wedding weekend begins in a matter of days. My bags are packed, my nails are polished and I survived a waxing last night (barely). It is amazing to me that this weekend is finally here after counting down the months, weeks and days. When I started watching the Bachelor 16 seasons ago, I was a very single girl, dating a lot of not so wonderful guys with big dreams of finding “the One.” I think that is why this show initially appealed to me. Single women come on the show and within a matter of days, believe that they are falling in love. As we saw last night, a lucky few actually do find it. I have to say that in watching last night’s wedding and all of the happy love stories that have emerged from the show, it makes me really appreciate my own happy love story. I am so excited to become the Fiance’s wife. The fact that he will watch this crazy show with me, just proves that he’s a keeper.
So on Saturday, March 13th, please keep us in your thoughts as we become husband and wife. On Monday, March 15th will be the 20/20 segment at 8 PM where this blog will be featured. Then Tuesday we are off for our honeymoon to Antigua. We may try to put up a few photos or video clips from the wedding before we go.
We are planning on doing a podcast on here if we can get all of our packing finalized tonight – so please let us know if you have any questions. I will continue blogging upon my return and look forward to hearing what you all thought of the 20/20 special. My blogging will continue on various shows until the Bachelorette begins in May. Please continue to stop by and let me know what you have been up to. A special thanks to all of the readers of this blog out there – for supporting and encouraging me throughout this season. It’s your appreciation of the blog and my writing that keeps me going (it’s certainly not the money. Ha!).
See you on the flip side!!
-Stacey B
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