Uh oh - SOs company made their numbers!

[LaurenThePartier]

Here's a bit of background:

W works for a family owned software company, and has been with them for nearly 6 years. The company is very small (about 100 employees), and all of their employees are treated like members of the family. Beyond that, he and I have been together for so long, that I've been to all of the company Family Days, Christmas Parties and 4th of July Parties for the past 3.5 years. This year's Christmas party is at the Four Seasons (as it always is) and it will be my 4th party with him. They also take their employees (the whole company) and spouses on a rather extravagant vacation if the company makes their numbers every year. In 2004 it was Cabo at the Palmilla One & Only. Two years before that it was the Four Seasons in Kona. However, I've been left at home because I'm not a spouse. After the last Incentive trip, he kept saying "I can't wait to take you on an incentive trip" and he promised me that he would never go on another one alone - meaning we'd have to be married by the time they start planning for the trip.

So, he messages me today to let me know that one of their salesmen just closed a deal that put them right at their number for the year!

What that means in actual real life timing, I have no clue. Realistically, we have to be married by the end of March, but in order to be safe, by the end of January or beginning of February - and it's almost December!!!!! I don't even have an e-ring yet, but it looks like I'll be Mrs. WWW at least by the middle of March 2006!

 

[MissAva]

That is great news! Congrats L!

 

[ellewoods]

Congratulations Lauren!

That''s great news! You''ve got a soon-to-happen engagement to look forward to, as well as a wedding and honeymoon.....and on top of all of that you get to go on a wonderfully luxurious incentive trip! 2006 is going to be a great year for you!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Thanks Matatora and Elle!

I kind of wish he had kept it a surprise . . . but he knows I need to know to get started on things as soon as possible. It''s been a long time coming. Looks like #2 on the list is very nearly crossed off.

 

[nytemist]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooh

 

[snuga]

YAY!! That is so soon! I would be freaking out! Congratulations! PLEASE keep us posted!!

 

[Caribou]

Congratualtions, lucky duck!

I wonder if you''ll have the record for the quickest wedding after engagement. I''m so jealous.

 

[icekid]

oh Lauren, I am so excited for you!!! keep us updated, please!

 

[anchor31]

Wow! This is great! This is wonderful! I hope everything works out!

 

[researcher]

Oh, wow! Congratulations are sure in order!!! However, will that give you enough time to plan your wedding? I had a little over a year to plan a wedding for 100 guests and it took me up until the day to get everything situated. I sure hope you''ve been doing a little planning these past few months as you''re going to be one busy girl! Busy, but EXTREMELY happy

 

[Blue824]

Wow! That is all going to happen so quickly!! Have you started any of the wedding planning yet?

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Ack! He hasn''t even formally proposed yet! I''m starting to freak out a little bit. Can I start planning a wedding without a proposal . . . should I wait until he asks me? I have to talk to him this evening about it, because frankly, this is a little scary!

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes . . . it''s wonderful - and terrifying - when you start to realize your life is moving whether you want it to or not.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I think you should wait to do serious plans when you are actually engaged (unless you have agreed on a date) but there is no reason you cannot get inspiration for your flowers, gowns, favors, ex.. just don''t sign any contracts

 

[Kaleigh]

Lauren,
That is great news!!! So excited for you!!!

 

[Blue824]

Date: 11/28/2005 9:06:09 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Ack! He hasn''t even formally proposed yet! I''m starting to freak out a little bit. Can I start planning a wedding without a proposal . . . should I wait until he asks me? I have to talk to him this evening about it, because frankly, this is a little scary!

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes . . . it''s wonderful - and terrifying - when you start to realize your life is moving whether you want it to or not.

I think it would depend if you''re doing the planning with his knowledge or without...see what he says. Personally, I don''t think there''s a problem to go scope out sights or start trying dresses on, especially since once the ring is on your finger you''ll have to start making decisions really quickly, but I''d wait to start putting deposits down unless you''re totally sure he''ll have the ring & everything ready in time! Hopefully that ring will come sooner than later and then you won''t have to worry about any of that

 

[snuga]

Date: 11/28/2005 10:46:55 PM
Author: Blue824

Date: 11/28/2005 9:06:09 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Ack! He hasn''t even formally proposed yet! I''m starting to freak out a little bit. Can I start planning a wedding without a proposal . . . should I wait until he asks me? I have to talk to him this evening about it, because frankly, this is a little scary!

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes . . . it''s wonderful - and terrifying - when you start to realize your life is moving whether you want it to or not.

I think it would depend if you''re doing the planning with his knowledge or without...see what he says. Personally, I don''t think there''s a problem to go scope out sights or start trying dresses on, especially since once the ring is on your finger you''ll have to start making decisions really quickly, but I''d wait to start putting deposits down unless you''re totally sure he''ll have the ring & everything ready in time! Hopefully that ring will come sooner than later and then you won''t have to worry about any of that

I completely agree with blue824. It also depends on the kind of wedding you want. Something simple would be much easier to plan as opposed to something more elaborate....

 

[Erin]

Yeah!!!

Shotgun Wedding!!!

That''s exactly how I would have it. Cram all the stress and planning into a very short time. The longer I have to plan the more opportunities I have to change my mind. Congratulations and wait for the ring before you get too far along. Maybe create a to-do list.

 

[appletini]

Can I be a stow-away in your suitcase....I want to go on an extravagant vacation.

I think its okay to start scoping out locations and dates right now, because those things will be hard to find on short notice. That way you can do everything else when its official. Or you can have a destination wedding.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Thank you ladies!

There are two possibilities for locations, and neither of them include anything really elaborate. I was raised in Las Vegas, and my parents are planning to be there in late January anyway, so I was considering then.

Or, as my parents just moved to Reno, we could have it in their backyard in March, or just go to Tahoe and do it there. Either way, it looks like we''re getting married in Nevada. I never really wanted a huge wedding, because my family is so large, it would just get out of control very quickly. I think this is the best possible way to do it.

 

[Angel7]

Woo Hoo!
Congrats!