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Or am I the only crazy one? My SO and I KNOW we're going to get married. He's been unemployed for the past year, so our plans got put on hold. He recently found a job [yay!], and since then, we've been talking more about the wedding- he even said he hopes to propose within a couple months!! AND, we have a tentative date for fall 2013 [depends on the venue, you know?].

That being said, I've started buying little things here and there. Like, favor boxes, my garter, my clutch, my dress...you know, little things, haha. I figured our engagement is going to be over a year, so the sooner I start buying small things, the better. That way it won't feel like I'm spending as much since I'll be spending $20 here, $30 there versus dropping $200 all at once [I'm always super broke because my daughter is a money vacuum]. I'm definitely a DIY bride, and I'll be doing everything from invites, to centerpieces, to bouquets, to...everything. Seemed practical to start now! Anyone else? Or am I nuts?

I remember when I was waiting I went to hobby lobby for hours at a time just... looking.  I did actually buy a few real touch roses when they were on sale, and I bought a lot of pearls and wire and started making pearl strands to put in my bouquet of real touch flowers.  Now I am not using the real touch but will use the pearls still lol. I think it was perfectly fine to do that, and my SO (now FI) knew we would be getting engaged as soon as we could afford it.

@HopefulInLove:  I think I'll be ok. The only things I'm uncertain about are the centerpieces, but that depends on the venue. Things like my garter, clutch, and bridesmaids gifts are set. I'm glad I'm not the only one who got my dress before I ws even engaged :)

@annasaf83:  That's a good idea. I wish there was a stamp shower to go with all the other showers [engagement, bridal, etc...]. You just don' realize how many stamps you really need until you start planning. STDs, Invites, RSVPs, thank yous. It's crazy!

@treacle:  I didn't plan on getting mine when we went. I just wanted to look, but when I found it, we just had to. I knew it was the one, and I couldn't pass it up.

@elysion:  Oh no! Maybe you can use them for shower decorations? Or create a fake bouquet for the rehearsal? I would have been frustrated at that.

Luckily, my SO is supportive too. He knows I'm just planning everything now because I love him so much, and I'm excited to marry him. I DO feel a bit crazy though, haha.

@weightwatchers152:  Great! We got a few favor boxes on sale, so we've gotten those too. It's too hard to pass up a good deal.

@Megan316:  We're using cans [small vegetable cans, regular size, and family soup size] wrapped in yarn, hen spray painted for ours. I haven't started saving those yet, but I'll have a big box full as soon as I do. I bet your centerpieces will look awesome.