Hi Shanna, welcome to Spark! We had (or, I guess, are having) a 22 month engagement. Only 5.5 months to go!
It's been a long thing, but honestly, I am so happy about it! I've had a lot of time to focus on my health, not just the wedding. I'm still not where I'd like to be, but I still have time. Another good thing about planning in advance is you can actually get discounts sometimes if you book far in advance.
For me, being a fiancee has brought about emotions I never thought I would have, not all positive, either. I've had a lot of self-doubt issues, but all in all, it's been a plesant and enjoyable experience, and my advice to you is to keep a journal, focus on your health and to HAVE FUN! One of the benefits of planning so far in advance is that if it gets to the point where the wedding is actually stressing me out (as it did for me at one point), you have the luxury of being able to step away from it for a while!
Now that I've rambled on forever, just wanted to welcome you to spark and to congratulate you on your engagement! -amanda
EEYORE29 4/20/07 10:48 A
Hi welcome to spark!! Being you have a lot of time before your wedding take advantage of it!! Especially if you want to lose a good amount of weight!! It comes off slowly but the close to your wedding the more temptations there are, bridal showers, bach. partys, very high calorie events. So if you can get the most of the weight off early the better!! Then you can enjoy the events!! I was really stressing about everything untill I started talking to everyone on this site it helps!!! Good Luck with everything!!
SHANLUBEY 4/19/07 11:27 A
Hi! I'm Shanna. I am new to Spark. I just want to get back to healthy again. My fiance and I (brandnewlyengaged) set a date soooo far in the future, I don't consider myself a bride to be! We have to wait for him to finish medical school. Anyway - I just am bored, and noticed a lot of you are getting married soon. Any of you find it hard, easy? What are your thoughts?
