Almost Married!

I almost cannot believe I am getting married, it is something that doesn't feel quite real, but when I look at Beni I know it's right. A few months ago, five to be exact I wouldn't have imagined this very situation for myself. My life resembles a fairy tale of sorts, I definitely can write a book. Finding love in Hawaii after the many challenges I went through, meeting a Swiss prince, moving to Switzerland where we get married in a vineyard on the Alps. Lucky girl I am.

It's been a whirlwind trying to plan everything, and at times a little frustrating for me considering my inability to communicate with wedding vendors and necessary people because of the language barrier. My German is improving I must say, my weekly private instructor would agree. But in the mean time I am still very dependent among those around me to help plan the celebrations. This upcoming Friday, July 25, will be our legal wedding. Beni's mother will be my bridesmaid which I am happy about our relationship that has developed over the last couple months, and Beni's brother will stand by his side during our promise to each other. I also had to provide a translator which is a Swiss woman my age whom spent four years in the U.S. and even speaks English with an American accent. Beni's mother introduced us and she agreed to join me after I met her and her dogs for a walk in the forest. She is the first person I've spoken to in a long time that has spent much time in the states, it was very comforting. After our legal ceremony we invited Beni's closest friends and I have one girlfriend here to cocktail hour and dinner at Tres Amigos, a Mexican restaurant. I haven't had Mexican food since I left the states and have to say I am pretty excited to celebrate with margaritas and fajitas.

I am more than ecstatic for our wedding bands which we picked up last week. We were having a hard time deciding what rings to choose. Personally I have no interest in conventional wedding bands and as we were in the jewelry shop looking at Mr. and Mrs. bands, my stomach turned. This wasn't me or what I wanted, I have no attachment to diamond engagement rings and the matching bands. But what could we do? Beni suggested we go to the Crystal shop where he picked out my Swiss mountain crystal engagement ring. Beni knows my love for healing stones and crystals and he really did that right. At the crystal shop I find a ring that I like but I am not certain of the small stone inside, they tell us we can choose a stone and they will create a ring for me and a matching band for Beni. Perfect! Yes, if I am going to wear a wedding band it has to have a healing stone that is right for us and our new life together. I choose the tourmaline stone which is deep sea green in color, absolutely gorgeous and looks like the ocean. I am still a bit torn between this stone and another so I pull out my atheist pendulum which immediately gives me a huge yes for the tourmaline. When we pick up our finished rings we receive a paper explaining the stone I have chosen. It is for the heart chakra, for love, and new relationships. It brings light in to darkness and was used by ancient Egyptians and Greek goddesses, yes this is my stone. It is also one of the most sought after stones in the world and came a long way form Brazil.

We are planning a reception this coming September. This is when I will wear my beautiful wedding gown and we will invite more friends and family. I am very excited because some of my friends and family may be coming and this is very important to me. The thought of getting married without anyone from life is really not the way I want it to happen but I know that everything will work out beautifully. We have rented a beautiful winery in the mountains which will be rich in color for the fall, and will have a wonderful celebration. I am very lucky and blessed and very much in love with my Swiss Prince.

To read the full story about how I met Beni click HERE