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So, here's the big thing that's taking place in my life right now: Corb and I have finally (after only 14 years in the making) set a date for our wedding.

We figured it out about a month ago. We first agreed we want DON'T want the following:

--A big huge event we have to fuss over and plan

--Something that's going to end up being really stressful for everyone (especially us)

--Something that's going to require hundreds of invitations, a reception, tuxes, etc. No dancing, no clinking of glasses for kisses. NO.

But what could fit the bill? We went back and forth on that. Finally, it dawned on us: since we love cruises so much, why not book a cruise and get married somewhere? I can arrange the cruise, Corb can arrange for the minister and the beach.

That's it. Just a quick ceremony at around noon and then maybe some site seeing afterwards. Maybe a dinner with our friends on the boat that night. We're inviting anyone who's interested to go and celebrate if they want, but we don't mind it being small and just our immediate friends and family (whoever can make it) and that's it. Maybe we'll have a bigger party when we return for folks who can't go. The point is, we want it memorable but easy, if at all possible.

Famous last words.

First glitch: after a lot of discussion, we originally were thinking we would head off from Boston to Bermuda (where my parents had their honeymoon). The only problem with that: the only cruises on Royal Caribbean from Boston are in September or October.

My mom's immediate response: "You aren't really serious about making us book a cruise to the Bermuda Triangle during hurricane season, are you?"

Fair enough. More discussion. We came up with a new solution. This July, a five-day cruise. We'll get hitched on the second day, in Key West. A few weeks ago, I put down the down payment and we are moving forward.

You just know there are going to be more, right? Stay tuned!