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Re: FFF!

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    I flame the light at Belt Line and Preston yesterday for being out and making me 20 minutes late to my alterations appointment!
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    I flame myself for skipping my morning workout for more cuddle time with Matt.  It wouldnt be so bad but I am SERIOUSLY lacking the normal energy boost I get from my am workouts.  I feel like a zombie.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_fff-52?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:91665b25-d124-405f-8493-e100b9416c96Post:931ea005-3732-4ba2-b3f0-6872a6eb0352">Re: FFF!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Maybe I'm in the minority here, but even though I "knew" I was getting engaged, I still insisted upon being surprised.  I guess I understand wanting to get married soon after the proposal, but I feel like jumping the gun takes some of the fun out of the actual engagement.
    Posted by mrsamandamiller[/QUOTE]

    Do you mean jumping the gun as in having a short engagement?
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    We just checked the mail for the first time in a week and I got a pretty little letter saying I have jury duty Monday morning.  Awesome.  Since I may not be here, this is my B&M for Monday.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_fff-52?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:91665b25-d124-405f-8493-e100b9416c96Post:cc8158cf-246d-4119-9117-f0c946528b60">Re: FFF!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: FFF! : I mean planning your whole wedding before the ring is on your finger.  I mean, sure, I thought about what I'd like my wedding to be like, but nothing more than that.  I'm all for short engagements.  FI and I are getting so impatient. I'm sure it's exceptionally practical to get all the details out of the way, I just think it sucks some of the romance out.
    Posted by mrsamandamiller[/QUOTE]

    Ah, gotcha. I've never understood it either. I didn't ever imagine doing anything other than daydreaming about my wedding before I was engaged. Because I know this sounds harsh, but before the ring is on your finger ( or he proposes- you don't need a ring), it's all talk. I know girls swear up and down he's going to propose soon and they've talked about marriage forever, but it's still. All. Talk. Even after you get the ring, nothing is a sure thing. Been there. That can be taken back just as quickly as it was given. I never counted my chickens until we said "I do". But, that's only because of my previous experiences. You never know what can happen, and in my opinion, assuming you know what will happen is a naive attitude.
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    As far as planning before the ring is on the finger.  I did this a little.  I like to think our situation was a little different but flame me if you want.  FI and I actually bought my ring together in Nov of 09 but he said I couldnt have it till he wanted to propose on his own terms.  At that point I started looking into general costs of the wedding as in I soon realized we would need about 5k-7k more than I had originally thought to execute what we wanted.  Beyond that though I waited until the following July when the ring was on my finger to actually start calling and talking to vendors and whatnot.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: FFF! : Looking into what things will cost is totally different from booking vendors, though.  I mean, he had the ring in his possession.  I think at that point, you can be fairly convinced that guy plans to marry you.  An engagement ring isn't even really the end-all.  We all know girls who have called off an engagement.  I just get really bothered when people start "putting the cart before the horse," to quote my very country relatives. Edit: I am fairly sure I flamed double-posting last week.  My bad.  =)
    Posted by mrsamandamiller[/QUOTE]

    Yeah I do not see any need to book vendors before the formal commitment is there.  Matt always said he knew he was going to marry me the day he moved to NE however it still took 2 years after that point before he was like lets go look at rings and until that happened I never thought it was coming.
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    Bobbilegh- I wouldn't flame you :) Amanda- I agree about the girls who are that age and put the pressure on their boyfriends and start planning so far in advance. I think it's funny when the bf doesn't end up proposing and they break up. Bahahahah. I know, I'm a B with an itch. But seriously. You're 22. What's the rush. How about let the friggin man do it in his own time, without the pressure of knowing you're already planning the friggin wedding. Nothing good will come from an engagement where the man felt pressured to propose.
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    We've had this discussion before and people say my situation is different, but we booked our venue before I had "the ring." I even went to a G2G. I think it's all about know where the two of you are at in the relationship or the situation. FI knew I initially didn't want a long engagement so I started planning early. With a wedding my size it took a lot and venues which can hold 450+ book early. It just made sense. We were suppose to get married in Feb, but when I was looking last year most were  already booked so we decided even though he didn't propose we would book the wedding anyways.

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    This was DH's doing but we went to 2 bridal shows (1 with just us and 1 with MIL which was a mistake), even looked at The Little Chapel in the Woods on our own and came up with a guest list before we were engaged. 
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    I flame my puppy for waking up at 4am and expecting that he get to go to camp right then.  Ice cold puppy nose and spaztic tail waggin on the bed at 4am = cranky  girl this morning.
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    I flame Omnaris Nasal Spray.

    It is the only thing that has ever helped my allergies in my entire life.  It is also over $100 for a prescription...even taking advantage of the supposed "$11 copay" coupon.   Which is crap.
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    edited December 2011
    I don't understand the rush to get married and have a wedding you can't afford.

    And as a S/O, I flame the girl on the BB who wants to take boudoir photos on her wedding day because her hair and makeup will be done.  I understand wanting to try and get the most out of your money but sheesh. 
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    Tiffany- my allergies are kicking my ass today, too. Figures I would be great all week until Friday. I guess the upside is I only have class until 10 so the rest of the day I can take it easy.
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    I flame fire drills.  I know they are suppose to be helpful but is anyone really going to walk calm and orderly down 7 flights of stairs if there is a real fire??
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    My allergies have been really bad the past couple of weeks as well :-(  I never used to have allergy problems but they have seemed so much worse the past couple of years.
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_fff-52?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:91665b25-d124-405f-8493-e100b9416c96Post:08dfa2f2-7951-49dc-8cd0-729cea3fcae5">Re: FFF!</a>:
    [QUOTE]My allergies have been really bad the past couple of weeks as well :-(  I never used to have allergy problems but they have seemed so much worse the past couple of years.
    Posted by sparklingdiamond[/QUOTE]
    Same here!  I've never had allergies (although I did have bad sinus infections which I don't get anymore so I guess that's the trade off.)  I blame Ben's 2 cats.
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    I've always had them, my whole life.   Not just sneezing, itchy eyes...but hives sometimes too.   Talk about miserable.   The past few days my eyes are so bloodshot and itchy that I look like I'm on drugs.  

    My allergy test revealed that I am severely allergic to everything they test for, except dogs.   It was also revealed that I should never even be in the same room with a cat... a theory that I have tested and confirmed.   Good thing we don't have any! 
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    Oh no Tiffany.  I'm sure this weekend isn't going to help.  Moving all those boxes, stirring up dust, etc. 
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    Lacey - Yeah that's what actually triggered the eye issues.   We have been moving boxes all week to get them out of the way.   Plus DH and Dad installed wood flooring in our living room so I've been inhaling sawdust... I'm sure that didn't help.
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    My allergies are pretty bad, too. Last night my eyes were watering so badly, even after I took off my contacts. It really looked like I was crying.
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    Yeah, I am not sure whats up with this allegy season.  FI has never had allergies and mine are usually managable without drugging up.  This year though, we both have awful sneezing and watery eyes. 
  • BanannaPBanannaP member
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    I'm so glad I'm not alone in the allergy fight!
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    Yea I can't stop sneezing today!  And there is just a ton of drainage that gets stuck in the back of my throat and won't go away!
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    Didnt we all plan a little bit before we got the ring?  I always knew I would get married at The Hall of State!  Everytime I visited, I pictured walking into the great hall towards Jim... *melting heart*

    I also flame allergies! my nose needs a break!

    I flame FI's work schedule :(  I havent seen him in so long, and we live together!!!! I wonder if he has grown his beard back, lol

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    In Response to Re: FFF!:
    [QUOTE]Didnt we all plan a little bit before we got the ring?  I always knew I would get married at The Hall of State!  Everytime I visited, I pictured walking into the great hall towards Jim... *melting heart* I also flame allergies! my nose needs a break! I flame FI's work schedule :(  I havent seen him in so long, and we live together!!!! I wonder if he has grown his beard back, lol
    Posted by bethlovesjim[/QUOTE]

    I actually didn't.  I've never been one of those girls who has always dreamed about her wedding, etc.  I was by no means shocked when he proposed, but nothing was planned or even brainstormed.  However, I do see your point.  :)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_fff-52?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:91665b25-d124-405f-8493-e100b9416c96Post:b12653a4-ecd1-4a98-8590-f1b2280090ce">Re: FFF!</a>:
    [QUOTE]   My allergy test revealed that I am severely allergic to everything they test for, except dogs.   It was also revealed that I should never even be in the same room with a cat... a theory that I have tested and confirmed.   Good thing we don't have any! 
    Posted by Tiffany618[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>Ditto. I'm allergic to every tree, grass, pollen, everything you can name, I'm allergic to it. Cats, really badly. Good thing DH and I don't like cats. Even some dogs. </div><div>
    </div><div>I'm <em>really</em> allergic to tree nuts. I need an epi-pen because if I eat a Pecan my throat closes up and I get hives everywhere and swell up. Yeah, it's awesome!

    </div>
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    [QUOTE]Didnt we all plan a little bit before we got the ring?  
    Posted by bethlovesjim[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>Nope. Can't say that I did. I was never the typical girl who dreamed of my wedding day. I dreamed of my future husband and the life we would live together and the kids we would have. Not the one day. But, that's just me. </div><div>
    </div><div>I had no idea where I wanted to get married, or any of the details. And they changed even when I started planning from what I initially thought I wanted. 

    </div><div>ETA: I actually didn't see the proposal coming. I knew I would marry DH. But we hadn't been dating long, and he proposed on the fly on Christmas eve after we had been dating 7 months, with no ring, on the spot. </div>
  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah, I had pretty much no idea the proposal was coming.  I gave it like a 10% chance the box had a ring in it. 

    I will confess though that even though initially I wanted to have a DW with just our parents and bridal party (and pay for it ourselves), part of me was a teensy bit happy that his parents wanted to give us the wedding.  I pretty much went 100% into planning mode immediately.
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    I didn't plan a thing ahead of time other than knowing I wanted a lace dress.  The minute I got the ring though, BAM planning mode!
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