Wedding? Please Give Advice
Hi everyone.
I`m a junior in nursing school and my fiance and I were planning on getting married once I finished (because of money). However I recently got pregnant and now we`re getting married in the next month at the courthouse for insurance stuff and we can`t afford a real wedding. My question is: We would like to have some sort of ceremony or party with all our friends and family this summer but would this be a good idea since we`ll already be married? I don`t want everyone to think we`re just trying to get gifts, but I don` want to get rid of my `wedding` idea with all our important people. What do you think?
Posted by Chelsea; updated 01/10/03
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I think that it would be absolutely fine for you to plan a small reception or even plan a vow renewal ceremony so you can still have the "wedding" you always dreamed of... At a later date when money won`t be such a problem. Many young couples get married and have their reception later as do couples that get married out of state. When they get home they have a reception for everyone who was unable to attend the wedding.
Don`t be too worried about it. I`m sure your family and friends understand quite well that money is short and they will be more than happy to help out with gifts and enjoy the celebration.
Posted by Mandy; updated 01/10/03
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I don`t see any problem with having a small ceremony or reception after the fact. My sister in law got married in vegas and had a reception about a month after they got married. People will understand that the wedding that you are having is not the wedding you have always wanted, and will be glad to be a part of your marriage celebration, whenever you have the money to celebrate.
Posted by Tami J; updated 01/11/03
