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Elopement ❤️

Vero, on October 9, 2019 at 1:45 PM Posted in Planning 0 3

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So me and my fiancé want to elope once he gets back from active duty from Connecticut but his mom is afraid we will never have a wedding ceremony. I always wanted one and I still want to buy a dress, have my dad give me away and all that exciting stuff but right now we can’t afford it.
Elopement would be best for now but we want to look at apartments first before, so my question is what is the best way to go about it?

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on October 11, 2019 at 7:40 AM

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MrsD · on October 9, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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I would elope when he gets back, since that seems best for you guys. Maybe invite your immediate family then have a small dinner together after? Then later, a year from now or two, host a vow renewal and have the ceremony and reception with all friends and family.
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Da Mom · on October 9, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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Why not have a small ceremony with a great dress, dad walking you down the aisle and all the flair of a larger wedding but on a very small scale (like just the parents, or maybe immediate family). Your FMIL is right that you may never get around to having to full blown reception of your dreams and even if you did have a symbolic ceremony later on, your "wedding" only happens once, so make the most of it!
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Sinéad · on October 11, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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Welcome to the WeddingWire community Vero! It’s wonderful to have you join us here!
Congratulations on your engagement!
At the end of the day, only you and your FH will be able to decide on what timeline and sequence of events are right for you. If you want to get married when he goes home, then that’s a great idea, although you don’t have to elope if you don’t want to! If having some of your close family there is important to you, you can absolutely have a small ceremony and celebrate by going to dinner together. You certainly don’t have to compromise on your beautiful wedding gown and special moments just because you aren’t having a big wedding.
If you still want the big reception celebration, you can always have a vow renewal or even an anniversary party in a year to commemorate your special day.
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