First off, I would just like to start by saying that my marital status has nothing to do with my quality of work and professionalism as a wedding planner. I am 24 years old, own my own company, and am living out my dream.

I'd say I'm doing pretty well.

So why do I constantly get comments about marital status?

Second, I have the best boyfriend in the entire world that I cannot wait to marry. That day will come, but back to my point.

Why the constant comments?

You have no idea how many times I've heard "do you plan because you can't wed?" or "always the planner never the bride, huh?" Now, being the calm, cool, and collected lady that I try to be, I just fake laugh it off, but that doesn't mean it's okay.

When people ask if I got my experience planning my own wedding, I kindly reply that I am not married yet and got my experience in the field and through education. You'd think the appropriate answer would be "oh how nice," but, sadly, no. According to belligerent wedding guests the "appropriate" answer is "oh I'm so sorry" or "do you ever think you'll get married?"

I guess we have two very different definitions of appropriate.

Also, I know it may seem like a shocking concept, but I did not get my passion for wedding planning from the movie The Wedding Planner. Sorry to disappoint.

So I rant about all the wrong things people say, so you may ask what are the right things? Well, first of all, ask me about myself. Ask me what made me want to be a planner, where I have planned, or what is my favorite wedding.

Next time you find yourself casually chatting with the wedding planner, please keep my words in mind. I leave you with this information so you don't have to be, yet, another person we roll our eyes at when you're not looking.

Also, to those who ask, my wedding will be G-O-A-L-S!

That's all.