Surprise, surprise, surprise!

February 14, 2007 in Books,Bride Blogging,Engagement Rings,Media with 50 Comments

What’s the big Valentine’s Day surprise, you ask? It’s that yours truly is engaged. Yes, N.t.B. has entered the ranks of those who are not only obsessed with weddings, but also articulate their expressing by spending thousands of dollars on stuff with no practical purpose! But pretty is purpose enough sometimes, right? Are you with me here?

I know ya’ll love reading about the who, what, when, and where of two people deciding to spend their lives together, so here’s a dramatic re-enactment of the proposal:

Aw, isn\'t that sweet?

Just kidding. The Beard was totally mushy about it, all with the getting down on one knee and the wearing of the ceremonial tie. And while they have not yet arrived, I am getting not one, but two engagement rings! A classic ring set with labradorite and a more modern ring set with Swiss blue topaz.

What’s this mean for the blog? Well, it probably means that you’re occasionally going to have to listen to me while I ramble on about my own wedding planning experiences. And I may just have to bombard you with reviews of the schwag I actually bought, the schwag I wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole, and the schwag I wish I had enough money to buy.

First up? Books, of course. I wouldn’t have sprung for wedding planning books…being that I don’t have much need for them…but, heck, this blog is a job, which means that all my books on nuptial know-how are tax deductible! Whoo! I naturally went for some of the more eccentric titles:

Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box

I Do but I Don?t: Walking Down the Aisle without Losing Your Mind

Offbeat Bride: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides

As an aside, I’m sorry to have to disappoint all the romantics out there, but it wasn’t a Valentine’s Day proposal. I just thought I’d save it up so I’d have something sweet to post for V-Day. So happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Just in case you’re jonesin’ for some cuteness, here is a picture of some pigs in love, courtesy of Go Veg:

OMG CUTE!

About Christa Terry: Christa Terry is a writer and wedding and lifestyle expert whose book iDo: Planning Your Wedding with Nothing But ‘Net is a one-stop planning resource for modern, free-thinking brides and grooms. With one husband, one toddler, and more on the way – kids, not husbands – Christa somehow manages to stay on top of the tricks and trends that make getting married and living life stylish and fun.

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50 Responses to “Surprise, surprise, surprise!”

  1. spring February 14, 2007 at 12:09 pm #

    Congratulations! I confess I came to the site wondering if today was THE day. And even if it wasn’t THE day I’m so happy for you and the Beard and I’m really looking forward to your wedding planning.

    I live vicariously. *grin*

    Spring

  2. Dawn February 14, 2007 at 12:10 pm #

    Congratulations!

  3. Stephanie February 14, 2007 at 12:15 pm #

    Many congratulations!

  4. Nina Armstrong February 14, 2007 at 12:18 pm #

    Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing about your planning!

  5. RZA February 14, 2007 at 12:19 pm #

    Congratulations!

    I’d suggest “The Conscious Bride” guide. A friend gave it to me as an engagement gift, along with “Conscious Bride: Wedding Planner” and they have been the books that, when I’ve reached a breaking point, I’ve turning to. They’re really quite good, and different from “Ooh, look at all the pretty flowers.”

  6. Bethgirl February 14, 2007 at 12:37 pm #

    Many Congratulations to you and the Beard!

  7. MLE February 14, 2007 at 12:43 pm #

    Longtime lurker just coming out of the woodwork to say Congratulations, NtB!

    I read the Wicoff book this past summer; it’s terrific! I highly recommend it to those pre-engaged or newly engaged. My boyfriend even read some of it while I had it out from the library. Yes, we’re still BF/GF though at this point that’s kind of a formality, just because my BF has some sort of thing he’s planning re: the ring and a surprise and all that.

  8. *C* February 14, 2007 at 1:10 pm #

    Yay NtB! Congratulations…that is very exciting (and about time–hehe). I have had a blast planning my upcoming wedding. Even the stressful stuff somehow ends up being fun. I have loved so much of the stuff you have posted…I use this blog constantly as a resource for all kinds of things. Keep up the great work and congrats again!

  9. katrpillar February 14, 2007 at 1:11 pm #

    Best wishes! (I just saw in a movie “best wishes” are for the bride and “congratulations” are for the groom.) I’m glad the Beard finally did the deed in a sweet way and I look forward to reading about the planning details. I also would love to see pics of your rings when you get them!

    Cheers!

  10. Meg February 14, 2007 at 1:26 pm #

    Hooray! Congratulations!

  11. Twistie February 14, 2007 at 1:32 pm #

    SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I’m so happy for you both! Plus I’m looking forward to seeing your wedding plans come together. That’s going to be fun!

    Enjoy this time, NtB. It’s got a lot going for it.

  12. Samantha February 14, 2007 at 1:37 pm #

    Best wishes to you!

    I received the Anti Bride Guide as an engagement present, and it is probably one of the best pre-wedding gifts anyone could have given me. Definitely worth the read.

    Have a wonderful time with your now fiance and enjoy planning and dreaming for now.

  13. srah February 14, 2007 at 1:43 pm #

    Best wishes! I hope your obsession with weddings won’t end once yours is over!

  14. Fionna February 14, 2007 at 2:11 pm #

    Congratulations! I hope you get to put all your expertise to good use!

  15. oliviacw February 14, 2007 at 2:15 pm #

    Three Cheers! I also highly recommend the book “Weddings for Grownups”.

  16. Christine February 14, 2007 at 2:21 pm #

    Congradulations! I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait to see what your wedding is like! Be sure to dish out every detail. :O)
    So I gess you’re not ‘NtB’ anymore, are you?

  17. Carolyn February 14, 2007 at 2:48 pm #

    Congratulations!

  18. Lori February 14, 2007 at 2:49 pm #

    May you have a long and happy life together.

  19. Bee February 14, 2007 at 3:11 pm #

    Yay so happy for you!!!! Congratulations!!!! =)

  20. Lowy February 14, 2007 at 3:24 pm #

    Mazel tov!!!!

  21. SJ February 14, 2007 at 3:36 pm #

    Best Wishes to you!
    Congratulations to the Beard!

    May you both continue to rejoice and bask in each other’s love for a long time to come!!!

  22. Lori February 14, 2007 at 3:51 pm #

    “But pretty is purpose enough sometimes, right? Are you with me here?” NtB

    “The beautiful is as useful as the useful, perhaps more so.” Victor Hugo

    Great minds think alike.

  23. Kai Jones February 14, 2007 at 4:30 pm #

    I wish you both joy!

  24. Phyllis February 14, 2007 at 4:40 pm #

    I thnk you can still be NtB – the “N” can be the word “Now”

    Mmmmwa! :o D

  25. JayKay February 14, 2007 at 4:55 pm #

    OH MY HEAVENS! Congratulations indeed! How wonderful!
    Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness =)
    YAY!!!!

  26. enygma February 14, 2007 at 5:41 pm #

    Awesome! Congratulations on the engagement.

  27. Kori February 14, 2007 at 6:37 pm #

    YAYYY!!! finally, congratulations! please post pics of the ringS (you lucky girl) =]

  28. Riona February 14, 2007 at 6:47 pm #

    Fantastic news – and congratulations to you both! I liked I Do … But I Don’t, though I read it after the actual wedding; and Offbeat Bride is great.
    May you have a wonderful life together.

  29. Dataceptionist February 14, 2007 at 6:53 pm #

    Yay!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    How exciting!! How could you keep that a secret!??

    Looking forward to hearing about your plans and eventually seeing your wedding pics!

  30. la petite chou chou February 14, 2007 at 7:28 pm #

    Wow! It’s great news Neveh. Though I have to confess…I thought you were already engaged to The Beard!

  31. Cassie February 14, 2007 at 8:49 pm #

    Woo! Congrats, NtB! I hope you and the Beard will have a gorgeous wedding, and a happy marriage!

    *bounces up and down in her chair* I can’t wait to see the schwag assortments!

  32. Rondi February 14, 2007 at 9:19 pm #

    Congratulations!!!

  33. JaneC February 14, 2007 at 9:52 pm #

    Huzzah! Welcome to the ranks of the Brides-to-Be. It’s a fun and wacky place.

  34. aimlessjoys February 14, 2007 at 10:33 pm #

    Many happy sighs & outcries for the upcoming nuptials. A laboradorite ring–how interesting! A new topic of discovery, of course! Many Blessings on you & The Beard!

  35. Pencils February 15, 2007 at 12:27 am #

    Congratulations! You’re not supposed to say that to the bride, but I’m not sure what you’re supposed to say instead. Anyway, that’s wonderful. I love being engaged. Best thing ever. Although I’m hoping being married will be better. And I also have a blue engagement ring, an aquamarine, a lovely vintage one from the 1940s. Good for you.

    And congrats to the Beard as well.

  36. idoido February 15, 2007 at 8:31 am #

    congratulations…

  37. jj February 15, 2007 at 1:17 pm #

    Congratulations!!!

    And I really liked the Anti-Bride Guide, it was one of my favorite bridal books.

  38. Vis Major February 15, 2007 at 1:20 pm #

    Many congratulations to you & The Beard. I hope you have a super fantastic wedding and a lifetime of love & good times.

  39. Ninjarina February 15, 2007 at 1:28 pm #

    Gong xi ni (congratulations [to you])!

    I think we’re all looking forward to the planning stories ^.~

  40. Kristin February 15, 2007 at 2:25 pm #

    Congratulations and best wishes, NtB!!

  41. Phalene February 15, 2007 at 6:02 pm #

    Does this mean you’re going to change your name to ‘Now teh Bride’? :D

  42. Stephanie February 15, 2007 at 6:57 pm #

    Best wishes! Looking forward to reading all about the planning.

  43. Jade Walker February 16, 2007 at 5:38 am #

    This is fantastic news. You must be absolutely thrilled. Congrats!

  44. MollieBee February 16, 2007 at 3:29 pm #

    Holy Crapoli! Congratulations!

  45. Becs February 16, 2007 at 7:47 pm #

    Congrats! That’s wonderful news :)

  46. Koree February 16, 2007 at 10:12 pm #

    That’s awesome news! How funny, I have not checked your site for a while, and I decided to today, wondering if you were engaged to the Beard yet. Your sweet personality shines through this blog, and I am happy for you!

  47. Kim February 18, 2007 at 12:37 am #

    Congratulations!!

  48. shoelover March 1, 2007 at 4:16 am #

    Elope……….trust shoelover on that, Elope.

  49. mrs. dalloway March 10, 2007 at 5:53 am #

    Woot!

  50. Vilyamnj August 3, 2007 at 2:03 am #

    Hello! great idea of color of this siyte!