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Just Said Yes April 2020

Wedding Celebration after Court Elopement or Not?

Fevy, on January 18, 2020 at 11:42 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
So I have a very difficult situation. My husband and I have been married for three years now. We married through the courthouse in 2016. He deployed shortly after that and we postponed the big day until he returned, he got back and we got pregnant then another deployment happens, we then moved to another state. Between deployments, moves and a baby three years have gone by. I have always struggled with the idea that I didn’t get a wedding to celebrate with my family. I have been very hurt by that since I waited so long to marry and always thought I would have a wedding. Ow three years later we have had one venue cancellation because my family can’t travel to where we live due to cancer diagnoses for two close family members. I then decided to do the wedding in my home State to make things easier for my family to attend. We locked down a venue and last week I was told the venue will not possibly not be completed for my date because of renovation delays. I don’t have the energy to start all over again. I feel so defeated and emotionally tired from the back and forth all these years. I have a wedding dress and multiple failed attempts three years after the intended date. I feel like a fool now and part of me wants to let it all go. But I know that it will be something I will be forever resentful and regretful of. I don’t know how to process it all. I am just angry, hurt and emotionally exhausted. Thoughts and ideas are welcome.

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Latest activity by Kristen, on January 21, 2020 at 1:34 PM
  • Emily
    Expert September 2020
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    I'm sorry this is happening. Make whatever choice feels right for you and your family.
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    Thank you. I’m working on it. I’m praying. I am just in a really dark and negative space mentally at the moment. Working on shifting that perspective.
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  • Melissa
    Dedicated March 2025
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    I am so sorry!! We’re doing an elopement with our kids and just a few family members. So just a ceremony and then going to dinner. They have a separate room for our party (15 of us). We ordered a small cake. It’s not fancy, but still special
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I am sorry but wedding planning is stressful sadly. It sucks and I am sorry you feel this way. There are barriers when trying to have your special day but i feel you would regret it if you didn't. Trust me to keep venue searching and you'll find something. Consider an outdoor venue like a park or a garden. Look for gazebos. As for a reception worse case rent a banquet hall and cater in. Have a good cry and then find the strength to continue on as your perfect day will fall into place.
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    Thank you for that. I think I have taken some time to cry out my frustrations. I got some energy to keep looking. I really appreciate that you took the time to write me.

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    Oh not a problem. I have had a few just give up moments myself but keep being persistent. I found some places that meet what I am looking for and do not break the bank. You got this!

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