Actually, I'm much much much more excited about being married than I am about the wedding itself. Planning the wedding is pretty fantastic, too, though.
Of course, this isn't just a to-do for the summer. Wedding planning takes a lot of work. I think I've read that women on average spend as much time a week planning their wedding as a full-time job. Sheesh... I sure haven't. But it definitely can be a major time commitment. During this process I keep wondering why it has to be this much work. Weddings haven't always been this consuming. They are momentous occasions, and of course they deserve time and thought, but the current state of affairs is a bit ridiculous.
It would perhaps be even more work to resist the trend, unfortunately. All this DIY business and cost-cutting measures end up costing time, which for me involves more worry, which I find much more unpleasant than just shelling out a little extra money or foregoing something entirely. Take, for example, reception centerpieces. A large percentage of Pinterest wedding pins are just centerpieces. Centerpieces! Again I say, sheesh. Yes, centerpieces can be an amazing touch. There are some truly stunning things on Pinterest. But really? Centerpieces are probably one of the last things that need to be planned for a wedding. And if you don't have them, is that really an issue? (NB: I am NOT saying I won't have centerpieces. I'm just trying to prove a point.) Would that really be that bad? Yes, the tables would look a little bare. Yes, it would be noticeable. But at the end of the day, if you're married to the love of your life, you're surrounded by friends and family, and everyone's happy and well fed, centerpieces can't ruin that. End rant.
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| Of course, when I go to Pinterest to find a photo for my post, I stumble on this, which I actually love. Irony. |
Photo Source: Pinterest
All this is to say that:
a) I'm so excited to be marrying my fiance,
b) Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun, and
c) It takes proactivity to prevent stress from ruining that fun.
There you have it.
Yay!!! :)
Summer Goal #3: Get a running start on wedding planning.
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