January Plan

January 13, 2011
New year arrived. Mikmik and I talked of getting married this year. We decided in August. I suggested December instead since people at least those who are working will have bonuses so gifts are expected without it a burden to guests. Well, just a thought. The idea came from Melanie when she mentioned to me that she and her boyfriend will get married next year and in December. So it might work for us. Mikmik agreed not just for that reason but for us to have more than enough time to save up.
The main thing that we worried the most is our financial situation. So we agreed that the coming months will be devoted in saving up. By December I should have not less than fifty thousand pesos saved up and Mikmik should have the same amount in our separate savings.
The next thing that I worried about is the venue for the wedding. I love to be married here in Cebu since transportation, catering, and other stuffs needed are within reach. But, during my conversation with Mikmik, he mentioned that it would be best to have the wedding in their place so his relatives and mine, from Sagbayan, don’t have to travel far.
Another thing is our religious differences. I am a Protestant and he is a Catholic. All my life I wanted to be married in a church. Speaking of church, it is going to be in my church. But of course, I have to respect his decision as well. I already told him that I don’t want to be married in a Catholic church. So the most realistic ceremony will be a civil wedding ceremony, officiated by a mayor.
As early as the first month of the year, I am already thinking about this but not much worried. All we have right now is the plan of getting married. The details will be discussed only after we ask permission from our parents and we have the money already. I am not looking for a grand wedding; I only want it to be solemn, sacred, celebrated with family and close friends and of course, memorable.
And I know, this is just the beginning of our life together-planning and saving up. There will be series of tribulations and trials heading our way as we enter marriage, but as long as we believe in us together, life will be worth it getting married.