FI & I met at a barbeque. It was actually at his at the time. We had a mutual friend who invited my girlfriends and I over for the party. We had chemistry from the start. But Unfortunately for FI, mine was friendly and his was love. Dont get me wrong, I always thought that he was cute. So we hung out off and on for years as friends. FI always told me that I was the one. Even once while he was suppose to be on a date, he spent a half hour talking to me while the girl sat in the car. I was flattered but still not convinced. He was too popular for my taste. FI would keep his distance sometimes. I found out later those were the times where he felt that he was falling to far into the friend zone. That wasnt where he wanted to be. This went on for seven years. Yes we both had relationships during that time. Seven years later, when FI asked me out something came over me. I couldnt figure out what it was. We hung out all the time. But I was nervous and checking myself out in the mirror waaaay too hard. lol. I realized that a part of me felt like this was it. I was finally ready to let him in. And I cant explain it, it was just the perfect feeling.

We"re having an out door wedding. With about 150-175 guest. WE both have pretty big families. So this was a huge cut down. And We get flack everyday for not including someone. The ceremony and reception are both at the same venue. It will be pretty traditional, with a few surprises. Like Im not wearing white or ivory ;-)But the ceremony will be traditional.