Why Would They Do That?
Why Would They Do That?
With Brian Feldman and Jessica Earley
Brian Feldman Projects
The Gazebo at Mayor Carl T. Langford Park, Orlando, FL
February 14, 2009</strong>
What’s love got to do with weddings? Sure, the lucky couple cares about each other and wants to prove it to the friends and family, along with how much money and how little taste they have. That’s what this low budget anti-wedding explores in another one of Mr. Feldman’s on-the-fly performance art pieces. A few close friends dropped by the Gazebo in azalea-studded Langford Park on a perfect Florida day to celebrate the antithesis of the Bridezilla Extravaganza. Mister Brian wore a country scrap book-style appliqué shirt and trousers while Madam Earley wore a “Times Square” style faux punk lace wrap around with a tiger tail accent. There was no clergy presiding, but the acquainted couple simultaneous read from Scott Shaw’s classic “Let’s Elope,” courtesy of the Orange County Public Library. Music came from Omar Delarosa, his semi functional drum machine and a vintage Casio MT-250. Vegan and non Vegan cupcakes fed the swarm-free micro crowd, and we all brought our own water.
The wedding industry is nearly as large as the Department of Defense, and is much less fun to be around. Young couples can spend more money than Chase lost last quarter unless they keep their guest lists under 500, and the entire experience is generally miserable for everyone involved, except for the mother who can FINALLY show those biddies at the bridge club who can spend the most money. I’m not clear on Mr. Feldman’s personal relations, and it’s none of my business, but this was much more entertaining than the wedding I’ll be attending Jacksonville next month for a second cousin I only met once. I agree with the Feldman premise – run off to Reno and get an Elvis impersonator to do it, and then tell your friends after the fact. If they still want to throw a party for you, let them, and let them contract with Halliburton to handle he details.
For more information on Brian Feldman Projects, please visit http://www.brianfeldman.com/
For more information on Jessica Earley, please visit http://jessicaearley.wordpress.com/
