Weddings have been practiced for centuries as a public
display of love and union between two people who are joining each other’s life
journey. There are many traditions passed down through generations that
can be seen practiced in modern cultures, such as the bride carrying a bouquet,
the groomsmen and bridal party, the garter belt and lots of dancing and
drinking. These practices have become more elaborate and expensive as new
traditions are added to the celebration of love.
In Second Life, real world traditions do not always apply
when couples can get married wherever and however they want using their own
imagination and unique style. There are many wedding venues in SL that
offer a variety of packages that can range from 2,500L to 25,000L and that doesn’t include the perfect attire
and rings!
Knot Today Wedding Chapel is a do-it- yourself venue that
is affordable but presents couples with top notch romantic scenes. Hassle
free planning is one of the reason couples are choosing KTWC.
The SL Enquirer met up with jadey Ðragon (jadeylynn
resident) to learn more about having the perfect wedding day and all the things
you want for an easy, fast and stress free planning experience.
Interview with jadey Ðragon
SLE: Jadey, I have to to say the venues are
beautifully designed. You created a place for couples to experience a
perfect wedding. What inspired you to create Knot Today Wedding Chapel?
jadey Ðragon: Price! My SL wedding to Pen was over the
top, and really quite stressful. From going over color schemes, to picking a
concert band rather than the everyday DJ, I just didn’t care. I wanted to start
my life with my partner, in a nice place, and what color the flowers were meant
nothing to me. Yet, 25k later, I only remember the day for how much money we
dropped and how much stress we were under. That shouldn’t be a memory!
SLE: I agree! For just 300L what can couples expect when
they arrive at KTWC?
jadey Ðragon: A beautiful, stress free, easy to do
wedding that will allow the memories to be about the two of them and not how
much money they spent. Instead of the package deal that usually includes things
you don’t really need, this is ala carte. You don’t need it, you don’t have to
have it. If you want it, it can be done. There are no high pressured salesman
IM’ing you the minute you land. Don’t get me wrong, anything within reason can
be accommodated but that’s not really our target audience.
SLE: With Summer in full swing, I’m sure you are seeing
an increase in unintended wedding crashers lol. To avoid overlapping weddings,
what advice can you give couples who want to book a date?
jadey Ðragon: That’s just it, you don’t even have to book
a date with us. You can show up in your pajamas in the middle of the night and
runoff into the sunrise. With a 10-15 minute wedding it rarely, if ever,
overlaps.
SLE: It sounds like everything is going great. Are there
any rules couples should know about using the venues?
jadey Ðragon: The only really strong rule we ask is that
you don’t linger if another party is waiting to go next. It doesn’t happen
often, the officiant is quick, but sometimes people linger for photos or the
drinks that are provided and that’s ok, just don’t interrupt the next party.
SLE: Do you make the venue private for guests who
want to ensure no wedding crashers disrupt their special moment?
jadey Ðragon: Upon request, absolutely. We’ll also turn
voice on to allow them to have their ceremony that way was well. All you have
to do is ask.
SLE: What other types of weddings do you
accommodate?
jadey Ðragon: Other than the traditional wedding
ceremonies we also have a secret garden located below that provides an
automated Collaring Ceremony for those in the BDSM lifestyle. There were 2
reasons for adding this to the venue. The first reason was that many new people
to the lifestyle don’t know where to begin with a collaring ceremony in SL, so
they usually skip the ceremony altogether and have very little memory of it
happening at all. The second reason was, of course, personal to my heart and it
needed to be part of my business as my business is part of me.
SLE: You cover everything lifestyle by offering
traditional, customization and even collaring ceremonies. For
Elopements and weddings on the fly, how can they DIY their service?
jadey Ðragon: Everything you need is completely provided!
You have the tradition walk down the aisle, the awkward stand as the officiant
reads the vows, and the most important, a kissing pose. When the wedding is
complete, the poses to walk back down the aisle together is also provided. All
you have to do is show up, make a small payment and follow directions.
SLE: All of that for only 300L! Do you offer packages?
jadey Ðragon: No. Everything is ala carte available, but
that’s not really what this chapel was designed for. If you need a
photographer, videographer, DJ etc. it can be done but our target audience are
more the ones who are not looking for fluff or high-end extras.
SLE: Is there anything else you would like to share with
our readers about Knot Today Wedding Chapel & Studio?
jadey Ðragon: Just because we want you to do it yourself,
doesn’t mean you have too. If you need help we’re available, but we won’t try
to sell you anything or talk you into spending more money. We’re very
approachable people and wanting to truly make your day special.
SLE:I wish Knot Today Wedding Chapel much success! How do
you prefer to be contacted for special reservations and requests?
jadey Ðragon: Drop a notecard, I do not ever want anyone
to feel as if they’re being neglected or ignored and IMs sometimes get capped.
Additional Info:
Preferred contact: Jadeylynn Resident or Arthuris1974
Resident
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