The hardest secret to keep

In February, Jeff and I decided to get married. But we haven't really be very open about it. No posts on Facebook, no mass emails, and this is the first time I've written on my blog about it. Jeff asked me to keep it on the down low for a little bit while he informed his family. Remember....he's in Spain. A phone call to the parents is not as easy (or cost efficient) for him as it is for me. So for a whole 2 weeks, I had to keep it a secret from my parents while he sent "email hints" to his parents. Then finally he just laid it all out, and I called my mom and dad. And slowly our friends and family members have been hearing about it here and there. So now it's out in the blog-o-verse. Does that make it more official now? Who knows.....but I did notice that I've only mentioned Jeff in my blog one or two times. Guess I didn't want to jinx it or something by writing all about our relationship. I'll spare you and not start now.

So yes....August 22nd, 2009, in the Salt Lake Temple. I was in Utah last week for Spring Break and got a great jump start on wedding stuff. Got THE DRESS, booked the reception site, ordered the cake, the invitations and save-the-dates are in the works, centerpieces. Lots of little details and such. Who knew planning a wedding involved so much? Well....I guess I knew since I've had so many friends get married, but it's different when you are doing it for yourself. We have a wedding website that I think will prove to be very useful in the coming months, as we can put all sorts of information about the reception, ceremonies, registries, etc... on it. Even pictures. It's under construction, and I'll try to keep it updated as much as possible. I don't seem to have too many pictures of Jeff and I just yet. I'll see what I can find and upload them. So check it out....bookmark it into your favorites. Comment on the blog section, ask questions, give advice.....whatever you want. Hope to you see everyone at our reception this summer. Yay!!!

www.jazandjefftownsend.nearlyweds.com