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Thinking about a wedding reception a year later

Jordana, on December 29, 2018 at 9:39 AM Posted in Planning 0 7

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Is anyone getting married at the courthouse and having the wedding later? I have some friends that did that and had their wedding almost 8 years later andwent all out. I’d really like to get married spring of next year but my FH thinks we should wait until 2020. He wants to give me a beautiful wedding but I think spending even $8K is not a good use of our money since we have children and just bought a house. Planning a wedding is so stressful and I’d rather just have our families with us at the courthouse, have a nice lunch or dinner and worry about the party for our friends later? Am I being impatient? Anyone else have the same idea?

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Latest activity by Jordana, on December 30, 2018 at 8:47 PM

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ashleyp76 · on December 29, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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I'd say do what's best for you, your fiance, and children (finance wise, mental-health wise, etc.). Even though big and elegant weddings are really nice, they do get expensive abd stressful(and it all comes down to what you want for your wedding, and what's important to you! ).
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Courtney · on December 29, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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Do what works for you! If the marriage now is important I think it makes sense to have a smaller ceremony and go out for a meal with those that attended and then have a anniversary party, vow renewal or celebration with friends or more family when it makes sense for you.
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Kenisha · on December 29, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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Do whatever is best for you & your family.
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Maren · on December 29, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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Hi Jordana! The others said it perfectly here. Do what's best for you, your fiancé, children, and other life details. That sounds great and like you said, there's no rush and you could definitely wait to have a big celebration later on.
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Alyssa · on December 29, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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I think I would continue thinking like you do in your situation and want to skip a wedding for financial and mental reasons if I just bought a house and had multiple children still at home

you have to do whats best for your family in the short and long term
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Kierra · on December 29, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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I found out my best friend got married at the court house last month bc it was easier on her and her husband pockets to wait and have a wedding/reception later. Everybody thought the wedding was next year but she explained the same issue your having. Have it at the courthouse and have family their and then book a place for ur reception later. A lot of people do it and it does save money
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Jordana · on December 30, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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Thank you all!!
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