My Inner Non-Traditional Evolution

Love this idea!

 

 The Huz and I had a lovely wedding some 20+ years ago. It was pretty traditional--with the beautiful dresses and suits, a guest list of some of our closest family and friends (and some not so), decorations, a pricey reception etc...and because we genuinely focused on our marriage and future and not just the day itself, I regret nothing and have many fond memories. But the most stand-out memory we have of that day--the topic that always comes up when we discuss the actual day--is how excited we both were to get through the day so we could go to our honeymoon in Orlando, Florida. At the time, it was a highly non-traditional place to go for a honeymoon (and believe me, we heard about it 😏) but we were so hyped and thrilled to go. It was going to be our first time there but has now become our absolute favorite place to vacation for our family of four.

The other day The Youngest and I were watching a show with a gender reveal party scene and I told my son I'm so glad that this trend wasn't "a thing" when I was pregnant with him and his brother. I would hope that even if it were, I wouldn't buy into it especially since I was never focused on the gender of my kids but on genuinely having a  healthy pregnancy, birth and child. I had a baby shower with The First-Born and didn't even feel the need for a second baby shower with The Youngest because I felt we had enough. Honestly, when you're having a baby, all you need is an abundance of diapers--so a "diaper shower"? Maybe that should catch on. 😁

These days I feel like my inner peace and happiness is grounded in simplicity. I see non-traditional wedding invitations such as the one above and I'm so drawn to it. How unbothered it all seems.  And I'm here for it. If we didn't have the constraints of tradition and expectation, this would have been the most ideal way to celebrate our union together. The Huz and I are not fussy people.

I don't see anything wrong with fancy things and feel no judgement toward others' lifestyles. My thoughts and feelings are not rooted in judging or condemning other people's choices.  But for me, simplicity is the ultimate goal.  Seems backwards to some who want to pursue bigger more grandiose things.  But it's forward moving for me.  Yup.  I'm definitely changing and evolving. 

As usual, sending light and love out to you all! XOXO