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Emily
Dedicated May 2018

Do I get married 7 months pregnant?

Emily, on November 14, 2017 at 9:29 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 51

Welp, I got thrown a curveball and recently found out I'm pregnant. We're happy, it's what we've always wanted (although preferably after the wedding). It's too early to tell everyone but I need to make some decisions on whether to go through with my May 2018 wedding or push it off. I would be later...

Welp, I got thrown a curveball and recently found out I'm pregnant. We're happy, it's what we've always wanted (although preferably after the wedding). It's too early to tell everyone but I need to make some decisions on whether to go through with my May 2018 wedding or push it off. I would be later into my 7th month so obviously showing. 90% of our guests are from out of town so I would want to give them a heads up soon before they take days of work, buy flights, etc...which I'm sure some of them already have (we've already sent out save the dates unfortunately). I know this is a very personal decision, but perhaps some of you have been through this. What are your thoughts?

A) Cancel the wedding, forfeit many deposits, and postpone for a year

B) Rock the pregnancy bod and keep the date but have to get a new dress (and postpone our honeymoon)

51 Comments

  • Mrs. Sitz
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Sitz ·
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    You've already sent STD's, you need to stick with it. Also, embrace your pregnancy! I wish I could get so lucky! My former best friend got married about 7 months pregnant & she ended up being really happy that she did. That way their wedding date was prior to the day her child was born.

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  • M
    Just Said Yes December 2017
    mary ·
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    @Mrs. Sitzman - lol wut? She doesn't "need" to do anything. Her wedding is in seven months. I'm 100 percent sure that anyone close enough to be invited to the wedding to begin with would be perfectly reasonable about it being pushed back if she felt most comfortable that way.

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  • Tricia
    VIP October 2017
    Tricia ·
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    Congratulations! Another factor is how do you feel now and how does your Dr think you will feel at that point? One friend glowed when pregnant. Another was sick the entire time and major back issues. And how far in planning are you? Most vendors booked or do you still have a lot to do ? That's a factor. If it was me and I was feeling good, I would keep the date.

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  • Alicia
    Dedicated May 2018
    Alicia ·
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    Date twin (we have lots of date twins in here)! I have thought about what I would do in this situation. I would rock the hell outta that pregnancy bod! At this point, I would lose far more in deposits than I would spend in that timeframe with a baby (I worked at a baby store for 3 years, I know the little things can get expensive). Like others have said also, many never get around to it after the baby comes. So I say roll on with the show!

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
    OGJessieJV ·
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    LOL, at "Babies aren't that expensive". I'm Canadian and we get paid Mat leave, and health insurance, and babies are expensive AF. We didn't buy a lot of shit, breastfed, and cloth diapered, and still spent a lot of money.

    ETA: OP if you want to get married at 7 months, do it.

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  • PonyGirl618
    Savvy July 2018
    PonyGirl618 ·
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    You're going to GLOW and look beautiful at 7 months!!!! If it was even two weeks later I would say eh, maybe postpone. But at 7 months most women feel great. Theyre finally not experiencing morning sickness and aren't too fat yet. It's honestly the best time frame!! Congrats mama.

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  • Nemo
    Master August 2018
    Nemo ·
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    First things first, congratulations!

    My best friend had a wonderful and super easy first trimester but her second and third were miserable and she wasn't able to keep any food down.

    This is a very personal choice that only you and FH can make. I know that FH and I would move the wedding up if this happened to us, but other people would keep their date as it was, and others may push it back until the baby is older. It's all a matter of what is right for you (and your budget because you don't want to lose out on all that money).

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  • Stephanie
    Super May 2018
    Stephanie ·
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    Hey date twin, I totally had a pregnancy "scare" a week ago and started thinking if I would push back the date or just be a belly bride. I never actually made the decision since mother nature showed up but I think I would have gone through with it and gotten another dress. Congratulations too! It's very exciting!

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  • Kristen328
    Super September 2018
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    Congratulations! If I were in your shoes it wouldn't be ideal to be pregnant and getting married but if it meant losing a bunch of deposits I would just go with the original date, especially if STDs were sent out. But ultimately its your choice!

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  • Thais Fry
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    Girl! Rock that baby bump! I did an elopement and the bride was on her 7th month as well... she designer her own wedding dress and she looked absolutely stunning!! DO IT! The bump has a list of amazing wedding gowns too https://www.thebump.com/a/maternity-wedding-dresses


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  • Rebekah
    Devoted June 2018
    Rebekah ·
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    I'd go through with it! Life gets hectic with a baby so it could keep getting pushed. Plus then technically the baby would still come after the wedding Smiley winking

    ETA: grammar

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  • Rachel
    Super May 2018
    Rachel ·
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    I vote rock the belly bump! You could have some GORGEOUS maternity pictures as you all starting out as a family. It would be great! And you will still have fun at your reception.

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  • HowCo Industries
    VIP September 2018
    HowCo Industries ·
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    It's so personal! You can do it and no shame. I would probably be putting together something intimate for next month. Parents, a very small bridal party, dinner at a favorite restaurant. Maybe get a photographer and send out announcements.

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  • A
    Dedicated April 2019
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    Rock that bump! What an exciting time. Honestly, I think it makes the whole thing more joyful and awesome. Losing those deposits aren't worth it, and you'll be married when you give birth, which will be nice.

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  • brieliz
    VIP January 2017
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    I'd definitely rock the baby bump. Since you sent out save the dates, there isn't much you can do in terms of cutting the guest list or making it a smaller affair. But I would definitely not want to lose money already spent. I'd get a new dress and go from there!

    Congrats!

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  • Ashley
    VIP May 2018
    Ashley ·
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    If you don't want to rock the belly bump try to reschedule the wedding six months after baby! Ask vendors if it's possible and then you can send Updated STD/ Preggo announcements!!

    "Our family is growing, and as we patiently wait for our little one, we hope you don't mind waiting to celebrate our marriage! We will be getting married October 26th of 2018"

    ETA CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!

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  • Kelsey Brielle
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    Kelsey Brielle ·
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    @Ashley very nicely put!

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  • Erin
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    Erin ·
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    Congrats! That is very exciting. I will just say that my (future) sister in law had her baby in January and got married June of this year. It was extremely stressful because everyone was pulling her in different directions and my niece was so tiny. The busyness of the day became overwhelming for her because she didn't want to take her eyes off of my niece. Just something to think about when you make your decision. Personally? I'd rock that bump!

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  • Brianna
    VIP May 2018
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    Another date twin! Very personal decision, so it will ultimately be up to you and your FH.

    If this were to happen to me, I would most likely go through with the wedding because I would not want to lose all of the deposits we have already put down. I would also be worried that if we waited until after the baby was born, it would just never happen. I also have family who has already booked flights and their hotels after we sent our STDs. Not sure if anyone has done that in your family, but you did mention you sent STDs already.

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  • Katy
    VIP June 2018
    Katy ·
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    I feel that if I were in your position I'd continue on with the wedding. Life will be so hectic after your little bundle of joy is present, you don't want the wedding to end up on the back burner when you have the opportunity to do it now.

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