Thirteen months ago, I got engaged. One month ago (to the day from our engagement), I got married. The intervening twelve months were a roller coaster of high highs, low lows and an ample dose of paint fumes. Planning a wedding and dealing with the stressors of finances, families and religion is a true test for a marriage. We didn't know that going into it but it didn't take us long to learn. Throughout the process I was wishing I had blogged about it. With every craft project I took on or fun idea I posted on Pinterest, I wished I was blogging about it. Less because I thought anyone would care and more because I wish I had documentation of the process (other than through searches of emails I sent during that time - most of which contained complaints and freak-outs sent to my ever-patient groom). So, now that my dress is packed away and the photos from our photographer are in the mail, I've decided to try a little year-in-review. I'll begin at the beginning and document everything I can remember - from useful tips to tearful arguments. It will be something for me to remember my wedding by and maybe something for couples planning their weddings to learn from.
