Best of 20 and Engaged – 2011 Edition

We are so close to the end of 2011, I can smell it! The very first year of 20 and Engaged has been a whirlwind, and many of you were here for it all. For those of you who have been virtually walking with me, let’s take a trip down memory lane. For the newbies who have found themselves in a web of my madness, here are some of the best posts of 20 and Engaged. Let’s enjoy, shall we?

Top 5 Things Newlywed Homebuyers Need to Know was written by 20 and Engaged staff writer Dona, and was featured in the Consumerist! Great points include doing your homework and being realistic.

On May 20, 2011, we went from 20 and engaged to 20 and Married! The ceremony was planned in a week, cost less than $2,000, and was an amazing day, despite it not meeting my initial expectations for an over the top ceremony and reception.

Days after a car accident, just a couple weeks after getting engaged, about a month before a move, and right after I even started my blog, I became 20 and Laid Off unexpectedly from my job. It was heart breaking, devastating, and truly set the tone for my year, but you guys were there with encouraging words and a lot of help.

There’s bucket lists, which are things you want to accomplish before you pass away, then there’s a baby bucket list, a list of things you want to accomplish before your bun comes out of the oven. I’m hoping to accomplish most of those things in 2012. We’ll see!

Back when I was agonizing over whether to scrape up every penny off the ground to have a “real wedding”, I was highly considering (and ultimately chose) to do a Courthouse Wedding. We decided on a different way though. Not so much eloping with a couple friends. We decided to have a civil ceremony with only close family. Didn’t go over well with everyone, especially since many of them found out via Facebook and Twitter, but I think everyone is over it!

Check out the top 20 posts of 20 and Engaged to see what else went on this year. I want to wish you all a happy new year. Celebrate safely and responsibly, and I will see you in 2012!