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Jennifer
Just Said Yes July 2019

Pregnant 6 months before the wedding

Jennifer, on October 9, 2017 at 11:03 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 30

So we found out a week ago we are pregnant. I'm very early, like 5 weeks. Our wedding is set for March 17, 2018! Now we are not sure if we want to push back the date.. I am not sure if I wanna have a big pregnant belly on my wedding day. We are having a hard time deciding since we have a lot of family coming from NY, Nevada, Hawaii.. Any suggestions?

Thank you all

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Latest activity by Beatrice, on February 10, 2022 at 11:58 PM
  • A. L.
    Master July 2017
    A. L. ·
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    Congratulations.

    I would look at eloping now, maybe, and then doing a big vow renewal when your baby is a toddler.

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  • Emily
    Super July 2019
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    Congrats!!! If you push the date back, I would do it by a year. I've never had kids, but I know from what I've observed, the first basically year of new baby is crazy. You don't want to feel overwhelmed when you're getting married. My aunt & uncle got married once my cousin was 1 and it seemed to work out. He was old enough for other family members to keep an eye on him and they incorporated him into the wedding which was adorable!! It's really what you two think is best though. if you think you won't be up for it 6 months pregnant, then definitely postpone.

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  • Light Haired Girl
    Expert February 2018
    Light Haired Girl ·
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    How far along will you be at that time? Some women don't even start showing the slightest bump until they are 6-7 months along.

    I honestly wouldn't postpone regardless, that is just me.

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  • Mrs Abbey
    VIP July 2017
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    Be proud of your baby pump and wear it on your special day. No you won't be able to drink, but that doesn't matter you will still enjoy your day. Congrats on your gift!

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  • Amanda
    Super May 2018
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    This is such a personal choice that really only you and your FS can decide on.

    Personally, I probably would just go ahead with the planned wedding.

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  • PandaInLove
    Expert August 2017
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    Congratulations!! I would still go on with the wedding as planned. Are you mainly concerned about the dress? If possible (depending on silhouette) you could get your dress altered or save the dress for a later vow renewal. Otherwise, empire-waist dresses tend to work well for baby bumps. You would still be able to enjoy the wedding regardless.

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  • Mwe
    Just Said Yes May 2022
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    Congratulations!!

    I think you should rock the bump and have your wedding!! The only real headache in keeping your wedding date would be your dress. I would discuss your circumstance with a few bridal stores and they usually give really good advice, because you're not the only one in this predicament! Smiley smile

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  • The Trap Selena
    Master March 2016
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    I would stick with the date or push it wayyyy back (once the baby is at least 1/1.5). I found out I was pregnant 2 weeks after I eloped but we had a reception when I was about 7 months pregnant and I still looked hot (yes, I'm tooting my own horn). Obviously not quite the same as your situation but I can tell you that the first year with a child is pure insanity. I can't imagine working, taking care of my 10 month old, and planning a wedding right now.

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  • kel.p
    Savvy October 2019
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    ^ Agreed wholeheartedly with @La Grosera.

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  • Alex
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    I am on the other end. I got engaged in August and FH and I have a 10month Old. I work full time as does he, and we work opposite shifts so that we don't need a babysitter or daycare. I set my wedding out three years mainly for financial reasons. But I am glad I don't have to stress about making decisions and hardcore planning while doing everything I'm doing right now. So I would suggest keeping the date instead of pushing it back.

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  • Elizabeth
    Expert April 2018
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    This is something I think about because I wouldn't want the bump in my wedding photos either, but I think I came to the conclusion that there's nothing in the world that would make me want to push back my wedding date! If anything, like PP said go elope now. But if it were me I'd probably just shrug and say it is what it is. Plus our wedding is already planned and paid for, and I don't want to miss that awesome party!

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  • Cassie
    Super April 2018
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    I would totally still have the wedding. you will be about 5 months and you could possibly not even be showing that much!

    me and my FW are planning on trying to start a family in december. we planned it that way so if we get pregnant on the first try (which prob won't happen but *crosses fingers*) she would at most be 4 months, which she was fine with.

    it's really up to you but i say go for it!

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  • LanaKane
    Super November 2017
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    You can elope now and have a small wedding or push it back by a year and have the wedding after the baby

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  • Ariella
    Super March 2018
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    This happened to my sister in law and she ended up having to get a new dress to accommodate the pregnancy but she still enjoyed her wedding. Her wedding was in November and she gave birth at the start of February.

    I personally would still go ahead and keep the date.

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  • FutureMrsM
    Super July 2018
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    Our original wedding date was for April of this year. Then we found out we were expecting. So we decided to push it back. Now baby girl is here and wedding planning is back in full motion. And she'll be there prettiest flower girl around. Lol. Plus, I didn't want to be 6 months pregnant at my wedding either

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  • TheNextMrsJohnson
    Devoted May 2018
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    Did your family book flights already?

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  • Future Mrs M
    Super June 2018
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    Congrats!!!

    If having a belly in photos isn't what you want, definitely push it back.

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  • Maria
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    So you'd be about 6 1/2 months by then, like others have said for your first some people don't start showing for a while. If it is just the dress and photos the seamstress might be able to help out. Personally I wouldn't prospone it as it might then be put on the long finger. Really it's up to both of you to weigh up you options and decide, it's a really personal decision.

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
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    I vote keep the wedding date.

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  • Nichole
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    I had preeclampsia and gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy and I was miserable the whole time. I would push the wedding back a year or two if it was me. I also would not want to have a baby bump in my wedding pictures either. There's no way to tell how you're going to feel as your pregnancy progresses so I would rather be safe than sorry. I also think that I would enjoy my wedding (and honeymoon) more if I wasn't pregnant.

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