In a delightful twist of fate, Lena Dunham's rom-com, 'Too Much', has inadvertently sparked a personal journey towards marriage for the author. The story revolves around Jessica, a loud and chaotic American woman, and her love interest, Felix, who is flawed yet devoted. The author finds herself drawn to this narrative, seeing a reflection of her own relationship with Martin, her partner of a decade. Despite Martin's initial reluctance to get married, the author's childhood dreams of a grand wedding were ignited by the show's portrayal of a casual, yet romantic marriage ceremony. The final episode, set on the steps of a town hall in London, features a joke that collapses the tension of the moment, and the author finds herself swept up with love, leading to a spontaneous phone proposal to Martin. The author's initial vision of a grand wedding is abandoned in favor of a more intimate and personalized celebration, much like the show's depiction of a truthful and refreshing marriage. This unique take on marriage, as inspired by 'Too Much', has brought the author and Martin closer, and they will now tie the knot in September in the author's parents' kitchen, free from the traditional expectations of a 'Big Day'.
