I'm sorry your marriage didn't work out JP. I guess that's exactly what I am scared of-a failed marriage. I grew up watching my mom go through 2 failed marriages...so I guess that's why I feel like I need to take my time. But you're so right...you never know. People change through time and there is nothing I can do about it, so if we're meant to fall out of love sometime down the road...I guess it is only for God to know and us to find out.
As far as the big fancy wedding goes, I do admit I have high expectations..always have had high expectations about everything, and I know that needs to change a little bit. I guess I'm a big dreamer like the rest of the world! My mom's side of the family is Greek, family is important to us, so it is very hard for me not to have a big wedding with almost every known relative and friend invited. And I don't have parents who can afford to pay for the wedding, neither does my fiance...so maybe I should re-think the number of people I invite!
p.s. Luna sea...that sounds like a wonderful story. I sometimes would wake up in the morning and tell my fiance 'Let's go to the court house today and get married...and that that, lets make it simple and quick!'