Dear Future Husband,

First let me say that I hope and look forward to spending the rest of my life with you. I count down the days until I can be your wife. I know I don’t have to take your last name and you don’t really care whether I take it or not, but I plan to and I’m so excited for it.

Wedding planning has been a headache, but every second has been worth it to share this moment with our friends and family, and it’s something I wouldn’t trade for the world.

You are my best friend, and I didn’t realize that when we started dating, but I’m so glad you are now. You know how to handle me when I’m happy, sick, angry, and even hungry (the greatest of ALL of my evils). You truly bring out the best in me.

I say all of this to make this point: we are going to have good days and bad days, days where we don’t or can’t speak to each other to solve our problems. I hope on those days we can look back at this letter and remember our love for each other.

I’m insecure and awkward, and as my husband, you’re going to see a lot of that; I’m trusting you with all of me, even the nervous, broken bits. I hope you can do the same.

I swear with my entire self that I will honor, cherish, and love you unconditionally (unless you cheer for the Seahawks again…. Then we’re going to have problems), and that even though times may get hard, I will work with you to make them better.

I have spent years getting to know you and fall in love with you, and I can’t wait for more, except as your WIFE.

Love,

Your Bride-to-be.