Gluten Free Wedding Upon Us

After 6+ years the couple that was absolutely positive that marriage was not for them, is doing that very thing. We're a very analytical couple, so after several in-depth conversations, and a walk at sunset, we decided we'd venture down the path of tradition. To not take away anything from my best friends' wedding, which is in 9 days (wow, a year goes by fast!) we were trying to keep everything hush hush until after they got back from their honeymoon, but after a week or so of keeping it quiet I cracked. I mean we have best friends for 8 years.

We went ring shopping together, which I loved. At first it was all very strange, but after strolling down the cases of bridal rings we found "the" setting, and knew that was it. Not having been one to dream of my day in a white dress as a young girl, the only thing I knew for sure if I ever were to get hitched was that I wanted a nice dark blue sapphire. Slightly cheaper than a diamond, and the second hardest stone in the world, I got exactly what I wanted, and he loves it too.
July 11, 2009 is the day (we figured 7/11 was pretty easy for him to remember, lol), on a beach somewhere in the greater San Diego area. Nice and casual; that's our style. I've already begun the hunt for a venue and caterer, as I figured the caterer would probably be the biggest challenge. So if you know of a good caterer in southern California that can cater to a gluten free, corn free, dairy free wedding, post a comment.

So the secret's out, plus this way when we have dinner parties or business meetings, etc. we can stop introducing each other as "this is my boy/girlfriend..." which in our minds needs a qualifier of "we're been together for X # of years," since when you're in your mid-20's saying your boy/girlfriend seems like something casual, or you could try saying "this is my significant other" which is just a mouthful. Plus, there is not a greeting card for every occasion like the greeting card industry likes us to think. When it comes to buying anniversary cards, there is the "Happy 1 Year Anniversary" or "Happy Anniversary Husband" card. There is not a card for those of us who have been together for more than one year and are not married. We went crazy this last anniversary trying to buy a card for one another, and neither of us bought an actual anniversary card, but instead bought Valentine's Day cards, and added our own handwritten message. So with just those two benefits, it already seems worth it. I say that jokingly, but seriously, these have been gripes of ours.