The First Question

“Will You Marry Me?”

No, not that question. I’m talking about the torrent of other questions that follow it — about the proposal, the ring and most of all, the Wedding.

Dum, da dum dum. No, that’s not the wedding march. Dirge is more like it.

“Have you set a date?” That’s the first question anyone asked either of us as soon as hearing the news. Yes, family, we know you will have to travel many miles to Raleigh for this blessed spectacle (er… union) but no, we have not set a date. We might not set one for awhile.

Reason: We JUST got engaged. Our plan is to savor it a little, like a piece of fine chocolate, just enjoying the experience for the sake of it. An engagement can turn into a whirlwind of planning so blinding you don’t even get to stop and enjoy the fact that hey, you found the love of your life and he/she wants you to stay forever.

Besides, we both love to plan, so we’re having fun with our pro/con list.

But don’t worry — as soon as well know, we’ll be shouting it from the rooftops. You California residents can hear us from here, right?