Nothing in my life has ever really gone by the book. So why would my wedding be any different? It’s disappointing that one of the most important days of my life isn’t everything I’ve dreamed of since I was 4, and believe me – I’m not a high-maintenance Bridezilla. I’m not materialistic enough to be upset over the lack of ceremony programs, traditional multi-tier wedding cake, or professionally designed table cards. Heck, I’m not even upset that we couldn’t afford a DJ. I think I’m most upset because for the duration of my 1 ½ year engagement, I’ve secretly hoped that for once in my life, my family would step up to the plate and do something special for me…and so far, nada. When I was pregnant with my son, I actually planned my own baby shower because my mother and sister told me that they didn’t want to deal with the hassle of it all. So I think that about sums it up.
We’re paying for our wedding ourselves, and we’ve got even less than a shoestring budget. (Continued below)
