*tap* *tap* Is this on?

Yeah. So. I’m not the kind of person who can write brilliantly funny anecdotes that lead seamlessly to what I want to say, so here goes. Neil and I are getting married this summer.

FAQ

Are you engaged?
No.

Are you pregnant?
Hell no.

Are you going to get a big white dress?
Over my dead body.

Will we see you in Vegas?
Nope. Elvis will have to wait. This pains me greatly.

Have you been planning this for ages and have been this quiet because you didn’t want to say anything?
I’m not THAT organised. While you’re not the first to know, you’re probably not the last, either, dear Internet.

Chinese wedding dinner? Yam seng?!
My uncle will undoubtedly try.

What’s the wackiest idea been so far?
Setting up a videoconference on Skype to broadcast the proceedings to my pals and family who can’t be here. How geeky is that?
(My idea. Neil shook his head in disbelief.)

What was the first thing your sister said when you called her?
“Are you gonna be wearing combat boots?”

What did your cousin’s wife allegedly say when your mother told her you weren’t considering flowers or anything fancy at all?
“What, is she getting married in jeans?”

Your response to that?
“If I could get away with it, hell yeah!”
(I can’t.)

What is the most unbelievable thing about this?
I’ve added a ‘wedding’ category to my WP. Gah!