Keep it in Perspective

The closer I become to a Mrs. the more I slack on my blogging.  Thought I'd share a little insight about our upcoming big day.  I will start off with my response to anyone and everyone who have told me a few of the following:

"Wedding planning is so stressful."
No, it isn't.  I have yet to encounter the stress of planning a wonderful event.  Don't be fooled newly engaged couples---it doesn't have to be stressful, they are just trying to bring you down with them!

"The wedding is for the bride."
It's OUR big day.  I'm not exchanging vows with myself and we'll probably never exchange more powerful words in our life. So no, it isn't about me, the bride.  My advice to a bride who thinks this marvelous occasion is about you: cancel the wedding, throw a party.  It'll save you in divorce fees.

"Oh, you already live together so nothing will change."
THANKFULLY.  It is nice to have stuff under our belt (pun intended) as we enter into a new adventure.  Marriage is one thing, learning someones living habits---an entire different experience.  This isn't just about guys, ladies we have our quirks too.

"We didn't want to offend anyone so we invited a lot of people."

We aren't out to offend anyone either.  We'd just like to be pretty certain the people in attendance are there in celebration of our marriage and not for the cake and drinks.  There's an immense difference in someone you met five years ago and someone who is a part of your life.  And let's be honest, offending someone comes with the slightest of occurrences anymore, you can't avoid it.


"Girls only go to weddings to judge them."

Bravo?  Last time I checked the only judgement necessary for a marriage is that of the church.  It isn't a competition.  Girls will be girls, friends will be friends, figure out which is more important and don't invite the others.  You choose your guests.  Guests only responsibility is to be the recipient of hospitality and take part in a significant milestone....while enjoying yourself and dancing the night away, of course!


Although I have heard a multitude of negatives, I am truly thankful for all the positives I've heard from friends who have gone through this exciting time. 


Cheers, lovebirds.