Happy New Year, hive!
Gray Wolves on New Year’s Eve
Sorry for a bit of an absence: like the lovely Miss Otter and Miss Manatee, I’ve gone and gotten a new job! If you recall from my intro post, this has been a while in the making and I’m super excited to finally be in a museum…but the timing, about a month before our wedding, is a bit stressful. Wolfman and I really relished our days off for the holidays, and lately I’ve been overcome with the desire to be married. Don’t get me wrong, that feeling has been there all along, but much of my time (and most of this blog) has been spent thinking about getting married, not being married. I thought I’d take a second and list out some of the reasons I’ve been looking forward to the days post nuptials:
Some of these things are silly, yes, but they all come together and just make me so excited for life after the big day. What about you guys—what things are you most looking forward to after your wedding day?
Love this! I can’t wait to combine everything and become one “unit.” Seriously, nothing was more exciting than when Mr. A put me on his cell phone plan back in November! And although I already think of us as being a “package deal”, it’ll be nice to permanently solidify that feeling, move in together and just enjoy being husband and wife!
What I most looked forward to was the legal rights I’d have as his wife if anything ever happened to either of us. It’s great!
What a cute list! I actually got to keep my monogram (not that I ever used it pre-marriage) because Mr. B’s last name and my maiden name share the same first letter. 
I hear you on SO MANY of these! I switched doctors recently, and had to fill out all my forms as single – I was like, but I’m ALMOST married – doesn’t that count?? Also, the monogram – YAY! I got a new monogram necklace for Christmas, but I can’t wear it til after the wedding.. booooo. But yes, all the other things I am eagerly anticipating as well!
I love this post! I certainly can’t wait to see my FI with a ring on his hand either
You guys look great! Love the darker hair.
Being married is amazing (for all of the reasons you listed… I ESPECIALLY like the one about being able to watch TV and not feel like you should be doing something for the wedding, that’s very true)!
I can’t wait to cut my hair and eat junk food
I asked PBear this the other day, and he says 1the number thing he can’t wait for is to stop planning a wedding.
Haha so true about wedding planning taking over your life. It will be so nice to spend my money on say, a purse, rather than stupid table linens no one cares about.
So many great reasons on that list Congrats on the new job!
Congratulations on the new job! Cheers to a great new year! I remember looking at Mr. Mink on NYE last year and saying “we’re getting married this year!” Such a great feeling.
One of my favorite things now that I am married (off of your list, anyway) is seeing my husband wearing his wedding band! Especially because for a long time I didn’t think he would wear his ring it’s such a happy surprise that he’s worn it about 75% of the time since we married!
What a great list! Particularly the Scandal marathon and ability to eat Doritos again hahaha.
yes to everything! Great list.
@Miss Panda: haha at Pbear’s comment.
It’s an interesting perspective you have..indeed less think at the after wedding part life. The wedding is just one day and real life just starts after. But I’ve never thought at it in this way, I’ll let life surprise me…
I started a new job AND moved less than 2 weeks before my wedding. For a while, I had paperwork coming out of my ears and two addresses, marital statuses, and names to keep organized
You don’t have to be married to get someone else to do your taxes. My fiance did them last year in exchange for baked goods and his favorite dinner
Though we already had a house together and felt very “official” to me for a long time, being married is the best. So much changed and so little. Having the respect of others wasn’t necessary, but it was nice. I saw him in a whole new way and appreciated him like when our relationship was new. Saying “my husband” never gets old and I love your dress! Where can I get it?
Mrs. Gray Wolf, Washington DC Age and Occupation: 26, Business Development Executive Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Research Scientist Engagement Date: November 11, 2011 Wedding Date: February 2013 Venue: Whittemore House About Me: I'm an ultra-organized, pun-loving, list-making, cheese-enthusiast bride-to-be. Although my day job is in cubicle land, I'm happiest in the modern art wing of a museum, having recently earned my Masters in Museum Studies. Shortly after a chance meeting five years ago, I moved in with Wolfman and haven't looked back since. We love music, movies, TV, and all things pop culture; we have an unspoken competition to be the first to share the latest YouTube sensation or indie song. Together, we've filled quite a few pages in our passports, but also love quiet nights in with a Game of Thrones marathon and our French Bulldog, Tonks (Harry Potter, anyone?). I'm planning a small, cozy winter wedding---think mercury glass and candle light---in the heart of DC. Our venue is a historic home with a lot of political charm, but needs a bit of work to be wedding-ready.
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