Wedding Books
Today when I went to the library, I checked out several books for me about wedding planning and such, but I checked out a wedding book for Lincoln too. It’s called The Everything Groom Book, by Shelly Hagen. I got it partially for laughs, but partially because it actually looked helpful. I’m not expecting great profound insights from Lincoln about wedding decisions, but I’m sure I will be (and already have been) asking him questions. Maybe this book will help him know the right answer. :)
Posted 17 May. 2007 at 4:12 pm | Permalink
We have a good book for him too, whenever we can remember to bring it to him. :-)
Posted 17 May. 2007 at 7:16 pm | Permalink
I read the first three or four chapters of the book already. They cover the things I should have already done, and so far I congratulate myself for having done well. The book told me to make sure to ask the girl’s father; I asked Abby’s father. (That one seemed obvious.) The book told me to get a ring that the girl would like because she’s going to wear it every day for the rest of her life; I got a ring that Abby likes, and so far she’s worn it every day. The book told me to take a shower before getting engaged; I took a shower before getting engaged.
I read very carefully the part about actually asking the girl, since I have been informed that I did it wrong. No where did the book mention anything about how many knees must be bent in order to propose. Verily, that chapter seems to be devoid of any mentions of knees whatsoever. Therefore I submit that Abby and I are duly engaged, even if I asked her and she accepted while I was on two knees and not one. :-)
I’ll keep you updated on my progress, as measured against the book, as the day draws nigh.
Posted 17 May. 2007 at 11:37 pm | Permalink
Lincoln, yo make it all sound like a joke, but then i guess the book part is a joke. :) anyway it WAS pretty funny to read your analysis of yourself. ;)
Posted 18 May. 2007 at 12:25 am | Permalink
Now that I have read the rest of the book, I can say that it was a valuable read. To be sure, the parts about DJs, alcohol, dancing, and the like were (thankfully) irrelevant. So too were the parts about dealing with contentious family members. The rest offered helpful advice, such as how to organize beforehand, to support the bride as she plans, where my involvement will be most helpful, what duties are expected of me. Thankfully, as helpful as the book was, it won’t be nearly so useful as talking with Abby for an hour. Just now I might know better which questions to ask.
Posted 18 May. 2007 at 9:45 pm | Permalink
Way for going the full kneel, Lincoln. She’s worth it!
And from my experience with Abby, the part about talking being so valuable is very true.