I'm getting
legally wedded on Monday, August 20, 2001.
Here's why: Dan and I were going to wait for a year (the full length of the handfasting) before getting legally married, but he wants to go to college this fall. He is not yet 23, so his mother's and stepfather's income affects whether or not the government gives him money for school. (And Dan's mom & stepdad make way more than enough for the government to not give Dan any money.
However, if Dan is legally married, then he is considered financially independant, and his parents' income will no longer be a factor. Voila, money for college.
We are getting the legalities out of the way now, and having the full ceremony with all of our friends and loved ones next year, as originally planned.