Woman in Progress

I never even told anyone that I was engaged.  This is probably the news blurb of the century (because my world does indeed revolve around me) or at least enough to make my family say, "Come again?"

Yes, people, I was engaged.  And I was indeed supposed to get married yesterday, but this morning I woke up a single woman.  So sad.  No worries, though.  Instead of going on my honeymoon today, I'm going to a cookout.  But I feel the need to tell everyone what the wedding would've been like had it happened yesterday.

The dress is both contemporary and traditional, something I finally designed myself after going through countless bridal magazines and visiting one too many boutiques.  The officiate was the same minister that married my parents.  True, that marriage ended in divorce, but I came out of it, which was a pretty good deal.  Anyway, I have a habit of being nostalgic about things like that.  Lilies everywhere.  I think roses are far too overdone.  I dare not have one at my wedding.  Three bridesmaids, one maid of honor.  Location -- the backyard of my dad's house.  Four acres of land and beautiful grounds.  I've never found another site to rival it.  A wine bar around the pool, which has lanterns overhanging it, and a small fountain in the middle.  Then the reception in what I can only describe as a "celebrity" tent.  Four-tiered cake, white with lilies surrounding each tier.  Godiva favors for the guests, replica wedding cake Godiva candies for the bridal party.  Everyone would be shuttled to the house by limousine.  Parking would be at the elementary school down the street, with ushers checking off the guest list as the guests entered the cars.  We dance our first dance, have a great time with our family and friends, then ride off into the night in a white, classic Bentley.  It would have been a great day.

So, yes, I was engaged.  Engaged in the planning and preparing of this wedding.  I signed up for some bridal websites, and I gave all of themthe date of 06.30.07.  But, seriously, you didn't miss any announcements.  I've never been engaged to be married.  I just like knowing that when the time comes, I'll be prepared.  I do hope it's relatively soon, though.  The older I get, the worse that dress is going to look on me. 

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• #1 Comment from aimer 
  7/1/07 12:14 PM | Permalink

  Keep planning sweetie, it will be a beautiful wedding!--Sheria