Celebrity Weddings

It's been big a year or two for Ashlee Simpson, the rebellious younger sibling of Jessica. First she got a new nose. Then a new rock-star fiance. Maybe a new baby. I was not shocked by any of this news—everyday Hollywood stuff.

What was most shocking for me was that the youngest Simpson intends to get married in May. (That's like NEXT month!)

I feel a lot as I did a while back when I found out that Jenna Bush—you know, the daughter of George W. and Laura—would be married on May 10. (This was a while back, but it was still less than six months away from when the engagement was announced.)

I realize that these girls don't have the same limitations as someone like me when it comes to planning a wedding. I'm sure they don't have to worry about booked venues or a caterer with a full calendar. And, yes, I know they have assistants and planners to help them create the day they've always dreamed of. (Even with the assistants isn't that a lot to do in a month, Ashlee?) But when I think about that I can't help but feel a little sad for them that they're missing out on all of the meticulous detail-planning that truly will make the day even that much more meaningful. Heck, it took three months of agonizing over the venue for my engagement to even sink in.

This is one of those times that I don't think I'd trade places with the rich and famous. (I would still gladly trade budgets, though. Jenna? Ashlee? Fergie? No?)