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Devoted February 2014

Courthouse Weddings Anyone?

Anonymous, on October 29, 2012 at 11:37 AM Posted in Planning 0 10
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Good Morning!!!!!

So as Ive posted before, my FH and I are moving to AZ in January. I keep thinking about the wedding and moving and its just so much to do. I really love the IDEA of a big wedding, however with moving and everything its obviously not do-able right now, and I really do not want to push the wedding back. So I am thinking of doing a courthouse wedding before we move, and then just plan a big party/reception for the summer after we are all moved and settled. Any thoughts or suggestions or personal experience with this? I dont know how to go about doing this. And also for those of you who have done courthouse weddings, did you wear a wedding dress orj just something small and simple?

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Latest activity by julie, on October 29, 2012 at 12:40 PM
  • Shara
    Super September 2013
    Shara ·
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    I think that is a great idea. I would soooo love to do that...

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  • Michele, my Belle
    Super December 2012
    Michele, my Belle ·
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    When DH and I were married 10 years ago in a civil JP ceremony, my mom made a dress for me, kinda a dressy sundress and DH wore khaki slacks & a dress shirt. We were married on a Wednesday afternoon w/ just my parents (his are deceased), his sister and his best friend. We had a weekend backyard BBQ reception for friends and family 2 weeks later.

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  • Margaret Sneddon
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    My husband and I got married in a small ceremony and then had a big party later for friends and family. It worked very well and he jokes about getting married twice. You can certainly wear something pretty and festive to a courthouse wedding although a big ball gown is probably not appropriate.

    You might also consider an elopement sort of ceremony with just a few in attendance followed by a nice dinner out. There are several officiants on Wedding Wire that specialize in that sort of thing.

    Best wishes to you both.

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  • Mrs. Wilson
    VIP August 2013
    Mrs. Wilson ·
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    Some days I really want to do the court house wedding rather than the planning for now until things calm down

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  • Anonymous
    Devoted February 2014
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    This is my wedding dress, which ive already purchased and already have in my posession. Would this be too much to wear at a court house wedding?



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  • Margaret Sneddon
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    What a lovely dress. However, I think it's a bit much for a courthouse wedding. I think you should probably save it for the big celebration.

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  • Future Mrs. Haley
    Expert October 2015
    Future Mrs. Haley ·
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    Your dress is gorgeous, and I am a firm believer that every bride deserves to say I DO in the dress of their dreams. If you want to wear it than wear it!

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  • Michele, my Belle
    Super December 2012
    Michele, my Belle ·
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    If you are considering to go the courthouse route, check with the court clerk to see if there are any restrictions on weddings, ie # of people, wedding party, dress, etc. That will help you make your final decisions.

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  • Anonymous
    Devoted February 2014
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    Thanks! I love my dress, but I do wish I would have waited to buy one! Because now I feel like I have to have this big wedding to wear it, but at the time I bought it we were planning a big wedding and weren't planning to move! ugh..lol

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  • J
    Just Said Yes December 2013
    julie ·
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    I would save that dress for a big wedding.

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