Yet another wedding

I’ll be going to a cousin’s wedding this Saturday. She is 19 and marrying another 19 year old. No, we aren’t living in the 1950’s. You see, my Mom’s one sister (my Aunt) had eight children. My Mom had seven children. However, her sister’s children have a habit of marrying and producing children. My brothers and sisters, in general, haven’t followed this same trend. I know I haven’t followed this trend. Oh, sometimes I wake up in the morning and have a sudden thought, “Why not go get married? Today would be the perfect day for matrimony!” But then something distracts me along the way… such as my need for sanity and total selfishness. Also, I’m not sure if I want an elaborate Catholic wedding. If I get married in a Catholic church there would be pressure to include the mass as part of the ceremony, meaning, the whole event would take days. How can I consider marriage without working out these details?

I know at this weekend’s wedding (like every wedding) I will be asked: “So, when are you getting married?” I’m a witty, cynical girl and I can’t just provide any answer. I’m thinking my reply will be:

“Tomorrow. I’m getting married tomorrow.”

“Are you already engaged?”

“Yes. I just didn’t tell anyone.”

“Who is the lucky guy?”

“Well, I have two options… my current boyfriend, Nate… Or if that falls through I have my friend, the chef, as a backup.”

It is important to be prepared.