Wedding Frustration

I'm just a little frustrated with some people...getting married is not...I repeat is NOT about diamonds and fancy dresses. I'm sorry its just not. I know its a girly girl thing...but just please chill out.

No, I do not have a diamond engagement ring...for several reasons...the biggest being...I DONT LIKE DIAMONDS...mayby I'm too naieve to appreciate them...but all I see is a clear rock...and even pink or yellow or blue diamonds...seem faded to me. I would much much much rather a ruby...its sooo passionate and vibrant. It is not the end of the world not to want a diamond engagement ring. They look wonderful on other people...just I don't like them for me. I would think that would be enough reason right there...

Second, I would much rather spend the money for a diamond ring that people ohhh and awwww over....on a house payment or car payment...something I can really use. Because the people ohhing and awwwing aren't living in debt with me....with a chunk of ice on my finger.

Then there comes the dress...yes I love dressing up...and honestly do have my dream wedding dress picked out...its a $1,000 USD cream, gold and silver sari. Gorgeous beading and just fabulously royal. But having the picture is enough for me. Its not the dress that makes my wedding...its the love shared between T and I and those we share it with. Its that at the end of the day...I'm his...his wife...and everyone knows it. That he is my husband. You know..."I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." Thats what a wedding means to me.

So when you see I don't care for fancy rings and things...don't look down on me. It doesn't make a wedding cheap or "not for real" it just makes it my wedding. Because truthfully...some of the most extravagant weddings with the biggest diamond rings and catered reception and imported foods and flowers....still end up loosing the love they had.

I'll take the love...thank you