September 11 Wedding

I am also getting married on September 11, 2004. A lot of people think I am morbid and foolish for choosing that date. But that day is also someone`s birthday. Will they not celebrate it?? Choosing to do nothing on that day is the way the terrorists win. They may have slowed us down for a while, but they`ll never stop us. You`ll get lots of flack for the date, but I tell people who don`t like it not to come!

Well said, Amanda. There are many dates in history that have negative connotations, yet we don`t seem to worry about those. Pearl Harbor, assasination of JFK, etc....Sept. 11 is extremely fresh in our minds, so we automatically jump to the "morbid thinking." Have your weddings on that day, and celebrate your love. If the events of 09/11 weigh heavily on your mind, have your officiant invoke a silent moment for those who lost their lives on that date if you wish....But, the day belongs to you and your FH. Enjoy YOUR day. Best Wishes to both of you:)

I almost had to book this date, but luckily there was a cancellation and the following saturday became available. I personally did not want Sept 11 as it is associated with sadness rather than happiness and would probably be remembered more for the attack than the wedding... (at least you`d never forget your anniversary date!!)

Having said that it`s a personal choice so if you don`t have a problem with it than book it. Just remember the date is going to stick with you for a very long time, if you are unsure perhaps you should avoid it. Good Luck!

I think it`s about time we find a reason to associate this date with happier occassions. Although i feel the sadness for all of those who were lost or injured in the tragedy, we cannot avoid the date forever. Why not celebrate the lives that they lived? Life does go on, people are born on that date every year and it will not change. They are not suppossed to celebrate the day of their birth? A wedding is a day of new beginnings, the stat of a new life and family. What a better way to pay tribute to those who were lost than to begin life anew in their honor?

I had planned on that date for my wedding as well. I found that rates were cheaper and more places weren`t booked on the 11th. I had to change the date to the weekend before due to family members shipping out overseas.

Be comfortable with the date that you choose for your own reasons, not because those around you tell you it`s acceptable.

I am also having a september 11 wedding -- at first I thought no I can`t -- but it was available and I keep telling everyone that I am an old bride and I did not want to wait until 2005. I found peace with it right away -- but so many people just give me that look - -like why in the world?

It is a military wedding -- my fiance was a navy pilot instuctor (active) for 12 years and is now in the reserves -- he has been laid off twice at American Airlines as a pilot since 9/11 -- so it just seemed appropriate -- like -- we are going to make this a happy date! My dad was also in the Navy during WW2 and he has gone to many weddings on Pearl Harbor Day and likes the good memories.

I am excited and it will be a good day for us -- and I don`t think that he will ever forget our wedding date!

AGREED-
Live your life and celebrate your special day. REMEMBER and NEVER FORGET don`t mean mourn for the anniversary, year after year.
The calendar date may mean less than you might think.
LOVE LIFE!

PS: anyone who can`t make it to the wedding should attend an event to show you care. On Sept 11th in Los Angeles (The Glass House in Pomona) come to LOVE LIFE! DJ`s, music, poeple, dancing, celebration! Proceeds benefit.

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