A Newlywed Truth

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A wedding planning confession...

Mike and I have several friends currently going through the wedding planning process. We are so happy for them and love getting updates and hearing all about the planning (especially since we aren't doing the planning, hehe). Although, all together, planning a wedding wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be... we did have our moments. Correction... I had my moments ;).

True confessions time: The first attempt at registering.

Mike and I set out for Crate and Barrel one afternoon. We both looked very cute and we very excited to think about all the nice things we'd like to recieve for our wedding. After entering our info. they gave us "the gun" to scan items. We had planned on registering at more than 1 store to try and accomodate the different locations of our guests. This actually was the source of my stress on this day because as we walked around the store, I would suggest items and Mike would respond, "why don't we wait until we go to the other stores on our list." For some odd reason, this struck a cord with me and I went into meltdown mode (I didn't cry in the store, I waited until we got into the car). I started freaking out because the thought of not accomplishing anything on this trip to Crate and Barrell was too much to handle. I wanted to get in, register for everything and be done with it (a little glimpse into one big difference between Mike and I). Very calmly, Mike took the gun from my hand, said, "maybe we're not ready for this yet," and gently escorted me from the store.

We got into the car and Mike drove around for a while to give me some time and then I finally went into hysterics and blamed him for everything! Being the fabulous fiance he was, he listened calmly and let me go on and on. When I finished, he waited a little more before saying, "I don't think you're mad at me, I think we set out to register a bit too soon. We should make a list of the things we want and need then decide where to go from there." I finally came around and we shared a good laugh about my "well handled" emotions.

Of course he was right, we did what he suggested, and the next time we set out to register was productive and did not include an irrational weepy bride-to-be. 

Ahhhh, the memories... it was such a special time for us!
Some advice for soon-to-be newlyweds: Planning may be beneficial before embarking on your registry adventures. Best of luck!

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