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Meghan
Super October 2025

Should I move my wedding date up?

Meghan, on May 12, 2017 at 4:36 AM Posted in Planning 0 22

I just found out I'm pregnant and as long as everything is healthy, I'll be 6 months at my wedding. Should I move my date up? Getting married after giving birth isn't really an option I would entertain. If I move the date up, how soon is too soon? When would there be ample notice? I already sent out save the dates!

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Latest activity by Chelsealeigh218, on May 12, 2017 at 8:28 AM
  • Anna
    Super November 2017
    Anna ·
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    If you've already planned most of it, couldn't you just continue with plans and marry while showing? Is that an issue?

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  • Kelly
    Super September 2017
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    Are you afraid to be showing in front of your friends and family? Or are you not wanting to be showing for pictures? If you want to move it up you can but you may find it difficult for all of your vendors to change dates for you.

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  • Meghan
    Super October 2025
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    Yeah im afraid the vendors won't be able to accomodate. And im afraid of showing in pictures. My immediate family already knows, but the rest would be aghast. Lol. I also don't want to be miserably swollen when I walk down the aisle.

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  • Anna
    Super November 2017
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    Maybe you could talk to vendors first and make an informed decision? See who would be able to change your date and go from there? Or would you be willing to start from scratch if your vendors can't?

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  • New
    VIP May 2017
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    Congratulations!

    PPs have given good advice to check with your vendors.

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  • DC
    Super May 2018
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    Check with all vendors first...then make a decision

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  • Meghan
    Super October 2025
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    Thank you guys. I already emailed my cake vendor and texted my caterer and dj. I dont have an alternative date set in stone of course, but i know the date will be changed.

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  • michelle d
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    Congratulations. If you can move it, I would. I agree with you about being swollen and uncomfortable. Good luck!

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  • Amber
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    As everyone else has said, check with vendors before making a decision. Good luck!

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  • Private_User832
    Master August 2017
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    Congrats! Talk with your vendors and see if they can change the date if that's what you want

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  • ReneeEdward
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    If your swollen and miserable at 6mths god help ya at 40weeks.

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
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    I like OGA's idea.

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  • New
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    I love your avatar, OP! Adorable!

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  • Vanessa
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    Ahhh congrats! I would keep it. You are so close!

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  • Del
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    I'd leave it; it's going to be a big hassle to check every vendor and then get the news out to everyone. And if you get married at 4-5 months along, your conservative family are going to work it out even if you don't show. Don't worry about them or the situation in general.

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  • FutureMrs.G
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    Congrats! however.. my date is the day before you, and were sending out invites next week. unless you're having a small wedding, I think it might be really tough to move your date up. Will one month really make a difference?

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  • MrsBurkes2020
    Super October 2020
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    Congratulations OP baby's are such a blessing !! As pp said check 1st but if you can't then go with OG Alecia .

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  • Anna
    Dedicated July 2017
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    My wedding is the week before yours and that date is coming up quick. I think you should keep the date. The only thing you might have to revisit is the dress and at 6 months and if this is a first pregnancy you might not have to even get a new dress. You'll be beyond the "feeling icky" stage and way before the "I can't get any bigger" stage. In fact you'll probably be feeling great and not that big anyway. Enjoy the day you have planned. Everyone will figure it out when the baby is born anyway! Congrats!

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  • KittyPrawn
    Master June 2017
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    I would just leave the date. People can do math and if they're going to be aghast, it doesn't matter if you move up the date or leave it.

    Best way would be to get married like right now JoP style and then do a celebration of marriage later.

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  • Staci
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    First off congrats! If you can move the date up because you don't want to be showing then yes. Honestly at 6 months you aren't even very big and at that stage is when I had the most energy! As far as swelling 6 months seems kinda early for that but being on your feet a lot combined with the heat is very possible. Either way ppl will talk. Do what makes the both of you happy!

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