Comments on: Clearing the Air.

By: Elle Bee

Elle Bee — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:15:29 +0000

I don’t get what the big deal is. So, technically, it’s a vow renewal. So? You’re having the joyous party (the wedding) and it’d be the same no matter whether people know that you’re already married or not. You’d wear the same dress, be in the same place, eat the same food. I disagree about people’s panties being in a twist because you’re technically already married. People are showing up in Jamaica in October to show their support for you, Matt, and your love for each other. It doesn’t make a lick of difference that you’ve signed the papers already.

By: Doniree

Doniree — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:46:37 +0000

I commend you and Matt for making a tough decision that is (obviously, although undeservingly) controversial. The bottom line is that the decision was yours to make your relationship legal, and while I can’t speak FOR you, I definitely disagree with TJ and LIB when they say you’ve already had your “wedding.” No, you signed some papers. You’ll have your (big! awesome! beautiful! celebratory! joyful!) wedding in October, exactly as you’re planning. You deserve to have that special day and to SHARE it with your friends and family when Matt’s back from his deployment.

I know it’s a tough decision to withhold information from your family, but your reasons for doing so are YOURS alone and kudos to you and Matt for making your own decisions.

Love you both, and can’t wait for the big day!

By: Mermanda

Mermanda — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:42:24 +0000

Ohhhhh……

I have definitely been out of the loop!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:20:50 +0000

Since I’ve only started reading your blog a month or so ago, I’ve always wondered about calling Matt your husband but being in the middle of planning your wedding. Now it all makes sense.

I wish you all the best for your destination wedding, and that it offers you everything you “missed” in your civil ceremony.

By: Kendall

Kendall — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:04:06 +0000

Considering I was (and still am) giving thought to joining the Navy after graduation, this whole thing with not being able to let the Girl know anything about it has most definitely given me pause.

I remember reading about you two being married on Twitter and now knowing the reason, it makes a lot of sense.

I wish you two a beautiful wedding down in Jamaica and nothing but the best afterward.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:37:09 +0000

Being with someone during a military deployment is different than being in any other kind of long distance relationship, so I am glad you can share more about it here. It is very common for people to tie the knot officially before going all out on their wedding day, especially when one person is in the military. It makes sense! So no worries! I think it’s cute you didn’t take it seriously. You will be so gorgeous and will have a wonderful “real” wedding day.