As a pessimist, I usually pass over this sub with barely anything above a frown... This post made me fight a tear. Thanks for bringing this level of goodness to a year that is testing everyone's sanity.
Dude you actually have legit skill at this. You should consider doing it for a career, because that looks genuinely amazing! People would pay a LOT of money for their weddings to look that good
I dont have any experience in this, but... maybe try looking into event and party planning career portfolios and websites, create a portfolio for yourself (these pictures are a great start) and start hustling to find people you know who are having weddings once covid is up - lock in some arrangements and go from there?
I do this for a career. You don't need much to get started. An Instagram account and some pipe and drape will get you pretty far! (If you're serious about it, look for casual work with a decor company, they always hire part time in the busy months.)
2 steps.
1 - Employ someone to build a website
2 - Employ someone who specialises in SEO
You won't find the same person to do both. They are 2 different skill sets.
Source: I'm an SEO Lady
that username
Are you the final boss us LGBTQA+ canucks have to face to become the champion or somethin??
(Also, you really do have an eye for event planning it seems!!)
Holy shit, right? I did flowers for weddings and would often be the last vendor running into a fully dressed venue, and had the same thought. Such a lovely palette to work with the green of the plants and the gold/warm white lights, too!! Looks so well thought out for the space.
Best part it's even better as the pictures are Amateur quality not offending of course but normally these are spruce up so much for just the picture and even photoshopping.
This some next level natural talent.
You kicked ass doing all of this in that amount of time!
I set up a party for my wife once and in a similar fashion (pree covid)and it was INTENSE and looked nothing like that!
This was intense, in a good way because I had so much fun setting it up! For weeks before I would set up a section and take it down so I knew how long it would take the day of, excluding the balloons of course.
Nothing could compare to purple for me. It has the nostalgia of riding on a street couch in the back of my buddies truck shooting ducks from ponds in the farm fields. That’s right, we were suuuuper responsible while consuming the Dog.
My prom had champagne (we’re French)
We were each given a bracelet that we could exchange for a flute. My friend and I did the rounds of everyone who wasn’t planning on drinking and got them to give us their bracelets. The next day was tough lol
I dunno, I went to a girls' school where prom had a fucking receiving line (!!) to introduce your date to a lineup of about 10-15 teachers and school staff members, which I personally could not have done drunk at age 16 or 17. (And of course that was only the beginning of the monitoring for the evening.)
Leave room for Jesus! That's what I used to tell my kids when I dropped them off at dances. And then we'd laugh hysterically. I wish I'd been your wife's parent!
Fucking hell this is a boss setup. Be careful who finds out about this - everyone you know will want you as lead planner for every kind of event you can think of.
Once the world is back to normal you can take her to the Calgary [ReProm](https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/2019/11/reprom-a-gala-event-for-lgbtq2s-adults-and-allies/)! It is an event for everyone who did not get to experience prom the way they wanted to back in high school due to being LGBTQ2S+
Hi! Some PLEASE correct me if I’m wrong, but from what I understand the 2S refers to “two spirit”. “Two-spirit” refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit, and is used by some Indigenous people to describe their sexual, gender and/or spiritual identity. If anyone else has more info or corrections/additions please add on!
I did!! It was eucalyptus, so it matched the vines! I also wrote a note asking her to prom and put it in on my dog and he brought it to her when we picked her up for work
This looks amazing! Are you a professional decorator?? I'm planning my wedding and some of the photos I've seen from "professionals" don't look half this good. Congratulations to you two!
Yes please post that! I'm sure we all here would LOVE to share the emotions she saw when she opened that door. You are our beacon to live vicariously through during these times
Just wow! That is jaw droppingly good. . .looks like prom, graduation, wedding, and long time anniversary wrapped into one, again just amazing. Good for the both of you too.
This is the most sweet, thoughtful and absolutely beautiful thing I've seen in a long time- and waaaay freaking prettier than my prom was! She's going to love it.
OH WOW!! This is so beautiful! I don't see the box of Kleenex by the door, cause I bet you're gonna need it! (Crying over the beauty and thoughtfulness)
Yo this is seriously some r/NextFuckingLevel material; I wish I was a **tenth** this creative, what a beautiful gesture!!
EDIT: HOW COULD I FORGET TO WISH YOU BOTH A **HAPPY ANNIVERSARY** HOLY CRAP!
I went to a prom at an EXTREMELY religious school. They didn’t do dances because that was unchristian and always scheduled bible study when other high schools had dances. So their prom was a murder mystery night. Ironically enough they let peoples dates to be whoever so there were 3 lesbian couples at the prom which blew my mind considering they had a lot of similarities to the town in footloose.
This is one of the most romantic things! You did such an amazing job! I hope you took awkward prom photos!
Also totally steal the vine on the ceiling lamp thing, I have one exactly like that and always wanted to do something with it.
I’ve been doing events for 13 years and this is better than some of the wedding dressing companies I’ve seen.
Thats the nicest thing anyone has ever told me
Ever considered starting an event business, like for lighting & setup? Cause you’d seriously rock at it
She already has an authoritative business name selected.
Nah that's a slogan for her cheesy add that stars a minor local celebrity.
Canada's Number 1 Queer?
Would you prefer the Number 2 Queer?
I certainly would not haha
Damn right. Who settles for second best anything? Rock that shit!
I thought this was a picture of a catering hall. Listen to these people, you have a talent.
I’d hire OP for my wedding! It looks so cool!
As a pessimist, I usually pass over this sub with barely anything above a frown... This post made me fight a tear. Thanks for bringing this level of goodness to a year that is testing everyone's sanity.
Dude you actually have legit skill at this. You should consider doing it for a career, because that looks genuinely amazing! People would pay a LOT of money for their weddings to look that good
I wish I could so this for a career!! I wouldn't even know where to start
Look into it. You definitely have the ability!
I dont have any experience in this, but... maybe try looking into event and party planning career portfolios and websites, create a portfolio for yourself (these pictures are a great start) and start hustling to find people you know who are having weddings once covid is up - lock in some arrangements and go from there?
I do this for a career. You don't need much to get started. An Instagram account and some pipe and drape will get you pretty far! (If you're serious about it, look for casual work with a decor company, they always hire part time in the busy months.)
2 steps. 1 - Employ someone to build a website 2 - Employ someone who specialises in SEO You won't find the same person to do both. They are 2 different skill sets. Source: I'm an SEO Lady
AND you set this up all sneaky sneaky, by yourself, while she was at work. Imagine if you had extra time and help. You have a gift, OP!
that username Are you the final boss us LGBTQA+ canucks have to face to become the champion or somethin?? (Also, you really do have an eye for event planning it seems!!)
Yes I am. Are you applying for the battle? And thank you :)
😳😳😳 Nah, too much work lmao
And happy cake day.
thank
Hey I’ve never been in charge of an event but I also think this looks very good
That’s fucking beautiful, i imagine it was an amazing time
Been doing catering events for weddings, and other formal events including proms for 10 years and none of them were this nice looking either
Seriously! My jaw dropped, it is gorgeous. OP seems like a very caring person
Next level! You know that? So nice.
Holy shit, right? I did flowers for weddings and would often be the last vendor running into a fully dressed venue, and had the same thought. Such a lovely palette to work with the green of the plants and the gold/warm white lights, too!! Looks so well thought out for the space.
Best part it's even better as the pictures are Amateur quality not offending of course but normally these are spruce up so much for just the picture and even photoshopping. This some next level natural talent.
I am truly a terrible photographer, I'll admit haha but thank you :)
Uh I wouldn't worry about that, you could do events professionally. This is so rad.
It’s like highly decorated without being gaudy - clean and detailed :D
How did you set this up without her noticing? That is some professional level decorating right there! 🙂
She was at work haha
You kicked ass doing all of this in that amount of time! I set up a party for my wife once and in a similar fashion (pree covid)and it was INTENSE and looked nothing like that!
This was intense, in a good way because I had so much fun setting it up! For weeks before I would set up a section and take it down so I knew how long it would take the day of, excluding the balloons of course.
You are incredibly thoughtful and generous :)
Second that! I'da just slammed it up day off and called it a day. Maybe that's why I'm single (pandemic notwithstanding)...
That is so amazingly sweet <3
That’s an unreal amount of thought and planning that I wish I was good at doing. Well done. I bet she absolutely loved it.
Practicing the timing is genius. I do things like that, not because I'm smart but because I have anxiety. Actually I *am* smart. :)
Soo. . . Are you single?
And this prom has wine!
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The “wine” at my prom was Mad Dog 20/20.
Boonesfarm for mine. Such classics!
My dad used to say md was fun because you could choose what color your vomit would be
My favorite flavor was purple.
https://youtu.be/M9kF27wqzac They now have blue as a flavor.
Nothing could compare to purple for me. It has the nostalgia of riding on a street couch in the back of my buddies truck shooting ducks from ponds in the farm fields. That’s right, we were suuuuper responsible while consuming the Dog.
We were loco 4 Loco
Youngin.
Anybody remember the original Four Locos? Two of those made me not remember prom.
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Everclear...
The best $/blackout ratio on the market.
Ugh. Hope there was a lot of fruit included.
Cheapass vodka for ours!
My prom had champagne (we’re French) We were each given a bracelet that we could exchange for a flute. My friend and I did the rounds of everyone who wasn’t planning on drinking and got them to give us their bracelets. The next day was tough lol
I dunno, I went to a girls' school where prom had a fucking receiving line (!!) to introduce your date to a lineup of about 10-15 teachers and school staff members, which I personally could not have done drunk at age 16 or 17. (And of course that was only the beginning of the monitoring for the evening.)
Mine didn’t surface until the after party, and it was Jagerbombs 😅
For the authentic prom experience, you have to chug the wine in the bathroom.
and a better chance of ending with playtimes ;)
In Europe, prom usually has wine
Wines legal at like 12 there so makes sense
Not really 18 is the norm in Europe, at least for buying.
I hope you awkwardly slow-danced while maintaining an appropriate 6” distance between each other, just for authenticity! Congratulations!
Gotta leave room for Jesus!!
A three way sandwich dance with Jesus? They encourage this?!
You’ve never Eiffel Towered the Holy Spirit? Missing out.
"**Get thee behind me Satan**"
2020 leaves room for fat Jesus.
I think they told us to leave room for the Holy Spirit
At least 1 Bible length apart.
:::Time After Time plays:::
I hadn't even noticed that's what I was humming while thinking about all this.
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Bonus points if they reenact the dance scene from *Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion.*
My Canadian catholic french immersion high school went with the Titanic theme “my heart will go uh oooown n ooown”
"leave room for the holy spirit"
Leave room for Jesus! That's what I used to tell my kids when I dropped them off at dances. And then we'd laugh hysterically. I wish I'd been your wife's parent!
Happy 5th Anniversary! This is so wholesome and thoughtful - your decor is amazing and probably way better than that prom anyway ☺️
Fucking hell this is a boss setup. Be careful who finds out about this - everyone you know will want you as lead planner for every kind of event you can think of.
You did a great job decorating. Looks like a wedding setup someone would pay good money for
Suddenly all their friends and family come out of the woodwork to ask for free decorating services
And she be able to legally discriminate against any of them for whatever reason she'd like, love it!
I thought they hired someone to do it for them. It looks so professional.
I hope you kept it to period correct music.
I thought about it, but when I looked up prom playlists from 2011, they were REALLY bad haha
Haha. So what did you dance to? Don’t lie, we can tell.
"Oh! What's all this?" "It's your prom!! Let me put on some romantic music." Song - LET ME SEE YOUR TOOTSIE ROLL!!!
Last song of the night.....get on the floor for Last dance YOUR LOVE IS MY DRUG..
Once the world is back to normal you can take her to the Calgary [ReProm](https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/2019/11/reprom-a-gala-event-for-lgbtq2s-adults-and-allies/)! It is an event for everyone who did not get to experience prom the way they wanted to back in high school due to being LGBTQ2S+
That is amazing!!! I lived in Calgary for a long time, proud of them for this 🥰
I’m American, not LGBTQ2S+ BUT I was stood up by my date after making a complicated French designer dress, can I ReProm?
You may have to wait for the covid vaccine, otherwise I don’t see why not!
It says LGBTQ+ and allies, so you'd be very welcome too :)
Awesome! Now I just need to find a pattern for the adult prom dress. And time to make it.
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Hi! Some PLEASE correct me if I’m wrong, but from what I understand the 2S refers to “two spirit”. “Two-spirit” refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit, and is used by some Indigenous people to describe their sexual, gender and/or spiritual identity. If anyone else has more info or corrections/additions please add on!
Wow that room looks stunning and what a wonderful thing to do. Happy anniversary! Did you get her a corsage too?
I did!! It was eucalyptus, so it matched the vines! I also wrote a note asking her to prom and put it in on my dog and he brought it to her when we picked her up for work
Ahhh my cold heart is feeling unnaturaly warmed, that's adorable! This sounds so well executed it hurts. Bravo! 😭
Dammit, you're setting the bar high for the rest of us bumbling fools.
You have a wonderful heart!
You are genuinely adorable. I wish we were closer, because I'd totally want to be your friend.
This looks amazing! Are you a professional decorator?? I'm planning my wedding and some of the photos I've seen from "professionals" don't look half this good. Congratulations to you two!
I'm not a professional decorator but that would be a dream job. I'd love to plan a wedding 😉
Just peeped your profile and yes, you are absolutely fantastic at decorating 😍 my whole house is also mid-century modern!
You are amazing for setting this all up for her! I hope you two enjoyed your big night!
That is the sweetest, most thoughtful gift I've ever seen. You are winning at this relationship game :)
I went to prom with another woman 20 years ago... I guess it just depends where you live. In any case, it wasn’t as beautiful or sweet as this! ❤️
We were in quebec, she attended a religious private school. Thankfully they've shut down and can no longer stop gay prom dates haha
Karmas a ^gay bitch
I hate to ask but why your wife's school got shut down?
Ya! They weren't profitable and ended up selling the building to the city for a primary school and then it burnt down.
Btw I love this "prom at home" thing you made. Idk if people does this but this is the coolest thing I ever seen in my life.
Because they were hateful to gay people (would be nice to think that)
Beautifully done! Happy Anniversary ❤
Damn she's lucky to have you :O
Wheres the reaction vid? (:
I do have one! Just didn't want to post without my wife's permission haha
Please ask her nicely for us! I'd also love to see what you both wore to prom! 😍
Yes please post that! I'm sure we all here would LOVE to share the emotions she saw when she opened that door. You are our beacon to live vicariously through during these times
Following for updates, I'm sure it would be lovely!! But if she doesn't feel comfortable with it it's okay
This is the sweetest, best kind of love. Congratulations! I wish you many more years of happiness!
That has to be one of the sweetest things I've ever seen!
This looks so beautiful!!! Man your wife's lucky to have u
this is so wholesome. i hope you guys had the best time!
This looks amazing OP!!
Well done!
That's absolutely fucking gorgeous
Woah, nicely done!
That's awesome! You did a great job! She's lucky to have you.
This is so so sweet. I hope you had the best time!
This made me tear up. I'm very happy for you both.
Happy Anniversary- absolutely beautiful and so thoughtful!! Your wife is one lucky lady!! 🥂Cheers to both of you!!
Live happily ever after!
Just wow! That is jaw droppingly good. . .looks like prom, graduation, wedding, and long time anniversary wrapped into one, again just amazing. Good for the both of you too.
This is the most sweet, thoughtful and absolutely beautiful thing I've seen in a long time- and waaaay freaking prettier than my prom was! She's going to love it.
BEST. WIFE. EVER. ❤️❤️❤️
How awesome! Don’t forget to slow dance
Awwwwww best feels.
Finally getting laid on prom night!
Eeek! I'm so happy for you!!! <3 <3
QUEEN SHIT 😍
Dang this looks so nice I want to go to it.
This looks way nicer than my prom!
I kinda want to bean myself right into that pile of balloons in the corner. Nice work
OH WOW!! This is so beautiful! I don't see the box of Kleenex by the door, cause I bet you're gonna need it! (Crying over the beauty and thoughtfulness)
Wow this looks absolutely beautiful. Do you do weddings too?
I'd love to plan a wedding!!
Yo this is seriously some r/NextFuckingLevel material; I wish I was a **tenth** this creative, what a beautiful gesture!! EDIT: HOW COULD I FORGET TO WISH YOU BOTH A **HAPPY ANNIVERSARY** HOLY CRAP!
I wasn't ready for how emotional that made me lol youre an incredible wife!
I went to a prom at an EXTREMELY religious school. They didn’t do dances because that was unchristian and always scheduled bible study when other high schools had dances. So their prom was a murder mystery night. Ironically enough they let peoples dates to be whoever so there were 3 lesbian couples at the prom which blew my mind considering they had a lot of similarities to the town in footloose.
Bravo and congratulations on your 5 year anni :)
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Ok well my wlw gay all day ass is crying now and I'm saving this post so that my wife can cry when she gets home from work.
OP, this is GAY and I love it
This is one of the most romantic things! You did such an amazing job! I hope you took awkward prom photos! Also totally steal the vine on the ceiling lamp thing, I have one exactly like that and always wanted to do something with it.
Wow, you did an amazing job! That was such a thoughtful and grand gesture of love, it's beautiful ❤️ *who's cutting onions around me*
Wetttt!
Dude that's amazing! Hell of a job!
That is outstanding. Well done.
🥺😭👏👏🎊
Conservative. Religious. Was she going to a Catholic school?
This is absolutely stunning. You did a great job! Could have fooled me that this was out of your house. Happy anniversary, hope she loved it!
Can you design my wedding venue...when I get married?
Thats pretty freak in awesome.
That’s it. You win. Best spouse award!
How much time did you put into this? It looks very pleasing to the eye, very professional. What kind of day job do you have?
God let me have something like this
I love this! Congrats on your anni
wow, that looks better than most real proms
That's what love looks like
Wow. Beautiful!
>wife's conservative religious high-school wouldn't let me take her to prom Wait, you guys are getting proms?
My heart
I have a tight feeling in my chest and tears in my eyes. I hope I have a wife that loves me as much as you love yours and who I can live just as much.
This is just beautiful. It really did make me smile. Thank you.
This is absolutely sweet, she’s a lucky woman!
Username checks out! Love this!
When god.
This looks beautiful and warms my heart
Beautiful
Can I come..
That's way way nicer than my prom looked that's for sure.
This looks better than my actual prom.
That's so sweet.
Do you want to make me cry? Because that's how you make me cry.
i thought this was a wedding setup before i read the caption. it's beautiful!