The Mrs.-to be!
May 31, 2011 at 7:33 am | Posted in Relationship Woes | 12 CommentsTags: bride, engaged, love, marriage, relationships, wedding
It’s true — I am engaged, and I couldn’t be happier! It does seem like just yesterday that I was reflecting on my brother’s marriage and was unsure of when I wanted to tie the knot, but at some point during the past year my position changed dramatically.
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I have no patience, so once it was made up in my mind that I did want to marry my live-in boyfriend, I couldn’t wait for him to propose. I like to say it was “When Harry Met Sally” syndrome — once you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. But, in following tradition, I had to wait for him to propose. It was frustrating at times but I knew he was trying to surprise me, and surprise me he did.
He knew that if he took me to a fancy dinner or did anything out of the ordinary, I would know he was up to something, so he kept it sweet and simple — one night while watching TV at home, he came out of the bedroom with a platter of cupcakes and the ring. I was completely shocked but so happy (and yea, I freakin’ love cupcakes). It was interesting timing though because I had to get the ring sized and I had a crazy busy time at work and some travel coming up, so we kept the engagement under wraps until I had the ring successfully on my finger. I was bursting at the seams.
So now that I have the ring, I can officially say that I feel incredibly lucky and blessed. Six years of friendship, 3 and a half years being a couple, and nearly 1 year of domestic partnership, I can truly say that I am marrying my best friend, the love of my life. I am looking forward to the big day, the pre-wedding festivities, and of course, the marriage.
And now for a few promises to my readers. Though I am sure I will be sharing a lot of information about my upcoming nuptials, this will not turn into a wedding blog. I know that life outside of planning a wedding will continue, and I plan to continue writing this blog following the idea it was built on — my journey to age thirty.
And a promise to my friends, family, and fiancee — I will not be a bridezilla. I know that “my day” will be “my day” but there are others that have a stake in it, and I want everyone to have a good time. My fiancee and I are funding this wedding all by ourselves, so we will have to get creative to make this day special. But I know it will all be worth it to be able to call him my husband and celebrate with all of those we love.
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Pushing Thirtyy 
Congratulations!!
Comment by The Author— May 31, 2011 #
One, CONGRATS, two what a gorgeous ring. And three cupcakes? Yummy as well as marrying the man of your dreams. Good luck! I’m so happy for you!!!
Comment by Ashley— May 31, 2011 #
Congrats! I’ve been waiting for this post 🙂 Enjoy the ring and the planning (and of course life outside the engagement too)!
Comment by Danielle Granville— May 31, 2011 #
many kisses and damn, PROPS to your fiance’ for ’em cuppycakes!
Comment by carochoe— May 31, 2011 #
Congratulations, and welcome to the family (officially). My nephew did good, and I’m proud of both of you.
Love,
Aunt Bobbee
Comment by Aunt Bobbee— May 31, 2011 #
thanks everything!
Comment by pushingthirtyy— May 31, 2011 #
congrats! yay! perfect idea, cupcakes and the ring! what else can a girl ask for?!
Comment by reni— May 31, 2011 #
Congrats lady! Big news, big excitement!!
Comment by Elle— May 31, 2011 #
Congrata! You’re ring is beautiful and that’s an amazing proposal!
Comment by internetdrama— June 1, 2011 #
Very pretty ring! Congratulations!
Comment by Marie— June 1, 2011 #
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