Afraid of that trip down the aisle?

Are you anxious to get your man to the altar yet? Or like in our case, perhaps you are the one tentative to take that final step instead of your other half. My husband asked me to marry him for months before I finally said yes. He was asking me almost from the beginning. I did make him wait several months before I gave him the "yes" he'd been waiting for even though I knew I wanted to have children with this man. He's a good guy.

For me, it was the idea of marrying a man who had other children and an ex-girlfriend that I wouldn't wish on an enemy that held me back. It was a huge step for me and I needed to really think about it, think about whether I was ready to take on the responsibility of somebody else's children, the financial impact that would have on us for years to come, and an ex who despised me from day one. Marriage was a big step!

Once we picked out our rings and picked our way through the minefield after the ex found out about our engagement, we were good to go. We married in a civil ceremony four months after we were engaged. It's been 13 years now. The marriage is still good and strong though we are looking to renew our vows and exchange wedding bands (my wedding ring is very pretty with all the sparkle I love with diamonds) but to renew our vows, I'm looking for a more simpler band like palladium rings. I want a simple ceremony, outdoors and a huge party afterward!