A Week Before the Wedding

Today is officially a week before Emet and I get married. We've come a long way from that night in Jerusalem, and it seems unreal. Tonight, we will be separating for the duration of the week and will next see each other in LA on our wedding day.

Both of us have been busy these last few weeks as we've settled into Denver, and the wedding was pushed to the back of our minds - although it was always there. We made sure we got things completed that needed attention, but for the most part, we've been busy with other responsibilities. Even so, we made sure to practice our first dance a few times, at least.

Now, we are a week from the wedding. This week, Emet will be working, and I'll stay elsewhere. I'm going to the mikvah on Tuesday, and Emet is going on Thursday. She flies on Wednesday, and I fly on Thursday. It's going to be a busy week.

I'm not nervous. I'm excited. We've been preparing for almost 11 months. You could say since the moment we met. We haven't made the decision to get married lightly. From the moment we met, we approached our relationship intentionally. I knew after two weeks that I was going to marry Emet. We spoke about our goals and expectations for the future.

We worked through Meeting at the Well and spoke to the rabbi at length. We've prepared and know we are making the right decision.

We have everything in place and are more than ready for the wedding to come. We have the rabbi and our vows, the ketubah (which is absolutely gorgeous!), and our friends and families. We have our attire and caterer and photographer and videographer.

We're ready. Bring it on!