Wow...when did that happen?

So apparently I'm getting married in 33 days.  When did that happen?  I always said I wouldn't panic...there's no point to it.  But I feel like I should be doing something.  I just feel like I have everything under control...and it's too easy.  My suspicions are aroused....  Hmm...

Anyhoar, now that we're so close I've got some things that need to be taken care of.  For example: My cake.  That really needed to get done.  So Mr. Dan and I headed down to the Gingerbread Haus Bakery and ordered our cake.  It won't be EXACTLY like this but:

Picture this with red piping for the ribbon and yellow daisies!

Next I headed down to the tailors and brought my dress in.  You may remember it:

Now, picture me about 20lbs lighter, no sash and with a sweetheart neckline.
Got it?  Good, because I'm lost.

After dropping the dress and getting asked (before I broached the same subject) "Can we pleeeeeeeease do a sweetheart neckline on you?! It would look so fabulous!!" I headed to my DIY pile to see what needed to be done:

Invites and RSVPs made and mailed - CHECK!

Bouquet ideas ready to make with FMIL - CHECK!

Candy buffet ready...minus labels and candy - CHECK!

Girls gifts bought...CHECK but they read this blog and I'm not giving it away =P

Really...everything is done or nearing completion.  I feel good.  I feel calm.  And now, all I need to do is get murried!  33 more days!

In response...

This is a post in response to something I read on http://marryingbefore25.blogspot.com/.



Alright all you 18-25 year olds, listen up!!

I don't think you're all doomed.  I don't think if you get married at 22 or 23 you're doomed to failure or divorce.  I don't think that because you're in college and getting married that you're going to fail at married life and be miserable.  I may be bitter and jaded but I'm not THAT bitter and jaded.

I DO think that if you are in love, and you do want to get married then you should be waiting until you've experienced life.  You can experience life at any age but what I'm saying is that unless you've spent some time in the real world, then you are NOT ready for marriage.  

You need to be independent.  You need to experience life - which includes but is not limited to : moving out, education, jobs, paying bills, love, heartbreak, friendships, disappointments, challenges, mistakes, getting so shyt faced drunk that you can't stand (yes, this is a requirement.) and so many other things that I can't even begin to name them.  You need to know that you have grown as a person and that you'll continue to grow and to change in your life and in your relationships.  You need to be mature.  I'm not talking growner than I am-mature, I'm talking I pay my own bills, have a good job and know what I want in life-MATURE. 

There are so many little pieces that need to add up before you should be getting married.  There are so many things to experience and to enjoy in life.  It's WONDERFUL to have someone to share those experiences with and it's wonderful that you think you've found that person.  But please, don't bash on me when I tell you to experience life.  I'm not telling you this because I want to be a bitter old hag, I'm telling you this because I genuinely want people to experience all the amazing things that I've experienced in my short life and to have the time to develop themselves as people.  I want everyone to be able to enjoy their lives, their relationships and their eventual marriages.  There is no need to rush.

(Disclaimer: I am not actually a bitter OLD hag, FYI I'm only 24.)