For those of you who are interested, here's the ring.

This ring sat in a box for 30+ years, having been Frinnefreid's garndmother's who has now passed away. He's been saving it since he was 1, and he gave it to me.

I jumped the gun and bought my dress - I was a little excited, I won't post a picture, as I don't want Frinnefreid to see it. That would be bad luck. Generally, I hate wedding dresses, but I found a simple one that I really like. No lace, no petty coat, no train, no rhinestones, no tulle. Perfect.

I've also started thinking about bridesmaid dresses which makes me break out in hives. I hate bridesmaid dressed because they are so.... bridesmaidish. Manufacturers want to convince you that you can wear these dresses again. I wonder if the lucky girl who got to wear this ever wore it to, say dinner?

Not only does a bridesmaid have to wear these monstrosities in public, she has to PAY for it, to add injury to insult. I'm thinking black might be nice.

Also, what's with some cakes I've seen. Here's one I found when I searched "Wedding Cakes":

Notice the plaid trimming. I think this couple may have been going for some sort of scottish theme. I can only guess what the groomsmen were wearing...