Guess what?

Here's an short exchange between a close friend and I:

Me: Guess what?
Friend: What?
Me: I'm getting married.
Friend (not realizing what I meant): I know.
Me: No, like I'm getting married. On a particular day. We set a date.
Friend: ... !!!!!!!!!

It's almost like telling people you've gotten engaged all over again. When you hesitate in setting a date for a long time, it's like people forget that engagement in your case will lead to marriage at some point. So it's a double joy to get to share the news that it really will happen!

So: August 6th, 2011: Ms. becomes a Mrs. (John will stay a Mr.).