It must be that time of year

because all of the wedding-related articles are starting to appear in the media.

Our plans are fairly simple, but probably not even as simple as I had originally envisioned. My stepsister has taken the decorations to a whole new level. It's a bit mind-boggling.

But, rest assured -- no doves being released (although she wants to release balloons!), no throwing of the rice/birdseed, and no bubbles. Just good food, good friends and family, and (hopefully) good fun.