Who Should Edwin Marry?

Congratulations you two!

Congrats! I can't think of a better place to elope than Seattle in the summertime. Best of luck!

Elysia wrote:

As Anime said, 'when you know it's right, you know it's right'.

I have to agree.
As much as I love Kannon, though, I told him he can't propose until later because I know my family wouldn't be thrilled.
It'll be a while yet before you see our engagement thread.

Montalban wrote:

Congratulations! Stay focused on one another throughout the planning/festivities and you won't go wrong.

Yes, congratulations and make sure to do this. Weddings can take on a life of their own. Often not good. So don't get stuck on any "sides". You're on the same team, regardless of what others want you to do in your wedding.

As far as courtships go, my wife and I dated for over a year and then we were engaged for around 8 or 9 months. Sometimes these things go fairly quick. We've been together for 12 years now, married for 10.

Elysia wrote:

Congratulations, both of you!

AnimeJ wrote:
adam.greenbrier wrote:
clover wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Wow. That was quick. What was that? Like a 6 month courtship?

Tuesday was our one-year anniversary. We're not 100% reckless; only 75% or so.

My wife and I actually decided to get married after we had been together for a month or so. We waited a year before becoming officially engaged so that our families could get more used to the idea.

Let's see.. I met my wife in February of 07, we started talking about things we were interested in later that month. We got engaged in July 07, and were married on 21 October, 2007 @ 1234 EST(That's when I said yes, to the minute. Mrs AnimeJ said yes @ 1236).

So, to the 'wow that's fast crowd', I respond with 'when you know it's right, you know it's right'.

Elysium and I met on a blind date in March of 1995. Less than 2 weeks later, we had already decided to get married. We waited until August of 1995 to get officially engaged, again to give our families time. At that point, however, we had relocated across the country to be together, so it was a pretty firm commitment already. We actually married in June of 1996. Nearly 13 years later, things are still great! As Anime said, 'when you know it's right, you know it's right'.

This may sound strange from a single person, but I can really believe that. This trend of long relationships seems to lead to so much more heartbreak. A friend of mine just broke up after a 5 year relationship because her boyfriend didn't want to get married.

Surely after a few months you will know whether this is the person you want to spend your life with? To reach that quitting point after 5 years seems disingenuous.

I'm also biased because my parents had a whirlwind courtship, and are still together 31 years later.

To the topic at hand. Congratz guys, awesome news, you're a cute couple and the ring is a beauty.

I got married after only 4 months of knowing my wife and everything is going awesome with us! If it's meant to be then pre-marriage time won't matter all that much.

My wife and I had only been dating for 6 months. And really we had only been serious for 3 months. We had a 1 year 9 months engagement and we are now almost 2 and a half years strong.

I'd like to concur with the "when you know it, you know it" crowd. The only problem is that life throws you some wicked curve balls so I am not so naive to think that just because we share a really special bond, our marriage is impervious.

Congratulations you two! I wish you all the happiness in the world, and some great gaming!

Rat Boy wrote:

I'm surprised wordsmythe hasn't chimed in saying the title should be "Whom Should Edwin Marry?"

Apologies. I've been away for a while.

I've been informed that my vows can not contain the following words. Bodacious, Foxy, Undulating, Whatever, Salami, Bargain and Litigation. More as the story develops.

Edwin wrote:

I've been informed that my vows can not contain the following words. Bodacious, Foxy, Undulating, Whatever, Salami, Bargain and Litigation. More as the story develops.

Bacon is still in! Win!

Quick courtships are the way forward.

For me, it was 10 months from first talking to being married. Just celebrated our 5th anniversary last month, and still going strong.

Edwin wrote:

I've been informed that my vows can not contain the following words. Bodacious, Foxy, Undulating, Whatever, Salami, Bargain and Litigation. More as the story develops.

I misread that as HAD to contain...I was like, 'score!'

And congrats to you both.

BF and I are at two years right now. No plans though.

Edwin wrote:

I've been informed that my vows can not contain the following words. Bodacious, Foxy, Undulating, Whatever, Salami, Bargain and Litigation. More as the story develops.

I noticed "fellatio" is not on that list.

Neither is finger -> butt.

Edwin wrote:

I've been informed that my vows can not contain the following words. Bodacious, Foxy, Undulating, Whatever, Salami, Bargain and Litigation. More as the story develops.

Callipygian?

So is the Goodjer collective going to unite to write the vows?

Cyclopean!

Congrats!! The ring is beautiful!

MrDeVil909 wrote:

So is the Goodjer collective going to unite to write the vows?

Yes.

wordsmythe wrote:

Callipygian?

That may well have knocked 'defenestration' off the top spot on my favourite words list.

Edwin wrote:
adam.greenbrier wrote:
clover wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Wow. That was quick. What was that? Like a 6 month courtship?

Tuesday was our one-year anniversary. We're not 100% reckless; only 75% or so.

My wife and I actually decided to get married after we had been together for a month or so. We waited a year before becoming officially engaged so that our families could get more used to the idea.

Congratulations, clover and Edwin! I wish you the best.

We were the same but we are still waiting on the families getting used to the idea. Specifically my family.

So who is down for a Seattle Slap and Tickle elope? Any takers?

Me! I want to blow bubbles at you guys : )

Edited for excitement: I'm so pleased that there's color in your ring, it's fantastic!
Also, I'm another strong supporter of whirlwind marriage - I knew mine was "the one" in the first few weeks. We're taking the leap this summer FINALLY after two years (it would have been sooner, I think, if not for the whole living-in-two-different-countries" thing).

If GWJ is writing the vows, are the phrases "May as well" and "I'd hit it like Rat Boy" going to make appearances?

Nosferatu wrote:

If GWJ is writing the vows, are the phrases "May as well" and "I'd hit it like Rat Boy" going to make appearances?

If oogaba gets in, I'll die a happy man.

Congratulations to you guys, since I'm a little late to the party.

Where can I find a nice GWJ gal, and when did I get so sappy and sentimental?

MrDeVil909 wrote:

So is the Goodjer collective going to unite to write the vows?

Someone ring up Russ "Fletcher" Pitts.

dejanzie wrote:

If oogaba gets in, I'll die a happy man.

If they don't put it in their vows, I will put it in mine.

St.Hillary wrote:
dejanzie wrote:

If oogaba gets in, I'll die a happy man.

If they don't put it in their vows, I will put it in mine.

You just earned yourself a wedding present of Belgian beer and chocolates

Grumpicus wrote:
MrDeVil909 wrote:

So is the Goodjer collective going to unite to write the vows?

Someone ring up Russ "Fletcher" Pitts.

Has anyone got the song hosted anywhere? The curiosity is killing me.