That ^ was my handle on a website called Plenty 0f Fish, an online dating site. I met my man on there...and now after almost 2 years together we are getting married.
May 24th we will have a small ceremony at my future mother-in-law's home. I chose May, because it seems to be somewhat of an unspoken tradition. Both my mom and her mom got married in May. All three of us also have our birthdays in May.
I'm excited and nervous and a bit stressed about the whole thing. I'm sure it would have been easier to run to one of those little chapels of Love for a quicky wedding. I felt some of the family would be disappointed not being able to witness the event. I would've been disappointed not having my family around too. So from a girl who hates weddings (ok, hate is a harsh word - I was just always dateless at the weddings I have attended. Maybe that made me a bit bitter.) I'm trying to plan a nice one.
It is very easy to get distracted from my original plans when I visit some of these wedding planning sites that start guiding us young brides into spending a fortune. So sometimes my Fiance, or my mom must remind me to keep it simple and not add unneeded expenses, like a pro photographer in a time where most people have digital cameras (excepting my technologically deficient parents). That could cost $500 to $1000 from what I have read.
And the food. My very talented Baba has offered to cater the event at the traditional Ukrainian family rate!! I told this to the guy who lives in the basement. He's recently sampled Baba's cabbage rolls and is very happy he's invited to the wedding - just for the food.
So...The officiant is booked. The location is at a family members. Right now I'll just concentrate on getting my dress (the picture is my ideal dress - now to find it for my ideal price). Oh and then what will I do with my hair? And flowers? The guest list? Readings? Oh My!!!
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A dress like that would be lovely on you!
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