The Craziest Time of My Life

Dear Future Wife,

It's been a year since you told me you would would marry me. Here we are, less than 4 months away, and things are starting to get crazy. Wedding planning... finding a place to move in together... packing up our lives... planning the move...

Things feel crazy at times, but nothing can beat the feelings I have when we are together. Knowing you are here with me and that we can overcome anything together is a great feeling. You make me feel so much better when you’re around. I want to feel that for the rest of my days.

I can’t help but smile to myself when I think of all the fun we have. It doesn’t matter if we are at home or on the road. You have the ability to bring a smile on my face no matter what the situation is. You are an incredibly smart and funny woman. Thank you for being my future wife.

We both know that we still have a lot to do before October, but I'm confident that we'll conquer every challenge set before us in the coming months.

PS. Thanks for patching me up today *hugs-n-kisses*

Dates, Venues, and Guest Lists, Oh My!

Dear Future Wife,

So, I know the majority of this has been a bit cutesy, and corny... but, from here on in, I'm going to take the tone somewhere similar to our own conversations.

How crazy was today? We have felt many emotions today, and have been drained. In a week, we've picked a date, got most of our guest lists done, and found a venue. I'm glad those things are done, or mostly done. I'm also glad we've figured out our groomsmen and bridesmaids already. But, I want to make sure we don't overdo ourselves.

That being said, Devil's Head was everything I would want out of a place to be married. From getting there and Alanis Morissette playing (even though it was a bad rerecording), to leaving and Evanescence playing... It made me happy that was the cue you took from the universe to say yes. Then there are things like places to be secluded to break the attention being given to us... the potential of beautiful fall colours... the eclectic style and a room that has not been used for many weddings ever.

However, I can tell this week has taken a toll on you. People paying you so much attention, and so much unwanted touching... I will be a little worried, but always support you in every way. Over this next week, we will do none of the things... and next Thursday we will revel in a day tailored for us in seclusion. Strawberries, cartoons, movies, and maybe even a proper homemade dinner.

Corn Fields the Size of Kansas

Dear Future Wife,

Well, now you've done it. You went and said "yes". Soo... should I start planning the honey moon now? Or... how does this even work? You've said you want to be married on a Friday the 13th, and I'm okay with this. However, there's no more in 2016, and only 2 in 2017.

I'm guessing it'll be the latter of the two... because unless you're filthy rich, who the hell can plan a proper wedding in 6 months? Let alone save for it.

For now, I look forward to the next several months where we get to figure out a non-pretentious way of calling each other "fiancée", and starting to figure out where we go from here.

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As for anyone else that's reading, here's the ring in it's proper place:

A special thanks goes out to Brett Linskens @ The Diamond Center in Madison, WI. His helpful demeanor, and positive attitude made the whole experience great! Thank you also to Jason, Caroline, and Tricia for making every stop memorable! If you live in Wisconsin, I highly recommend you seek out The Diamond Center - they're local, and when it comes to buying something so important, going to Jared's or Kay's just isn't worth the hassle.