WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING!

No, not for me, but for my younger sister Devon who just got engaged! We are all thrilled for her and the planning has already begun, right down to what color I will be sporting as a bridesmaid on her big day.

I am currently the last of the Ehardt sisters left to get married, which is no real surprise, especially with me living in LA and being an actor. I have actually talked to many of my friends, actors and non-actors, about this very topic, over the past year or so. It seems that when you live in Los Angeles you are in a “singles” world, where people are concentrating more on trying to carve out careers for themselves than on having a “happily ever after” life.

Therefore, not being married is actually the norm, and you even find yourself forgetting, at times, that you are at the age where most people are, in fact, getting married. In all actuality, wedding bells will most likely only be ringing for me on a set and after a director has called, “Action!” - at least for now! And I am OK with that, because I am not living my life on a timeline, but rather on a what ever happens will happen when it is supposed to happen basis.

Is it somewhat strange having a younger sibling marry before I do? Yes. Does it make me any less happy for her? Absolutely not!

I am not only happy for her, but excited as well and am enjoying being a part of the entire process again. My older sister Danielle just celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary, so this is the 2nd time around for my family. Which means by the time I ever walk down the aisle, if I do, my family will be well rehearsed!

Devon actually made me laugh, in a cute way, the other day when she asked me, “What is the acting business like during September or the first two weeks of October?” She was referring to the time next year she is hoping to have her wedding, while we were discussing colors, flowers and dresses.

It was so sweet of her to even think about me, and how her day might affect my career and me, since we all know the lack of stability that exists in the life of an actor and the importance of not missing any possible opportunities that may present themselves. My family is amazing like that though! They always consider others and understand how timing can be key for an actor, and I am so thankful for them and their continued support

In the end, of course, I will do everything in my power to be there for my sister’s big day. I plan to be, but with my career thus far, almost every big booking has come with a timing complication of sorts. So, perhaps this means something big on the acting front is in store for me in 2009, just as wedding bells are ringing!

“No wedding bells for me…I’ve been happily married to my profession for years.” - Shirley Bassey