Wedding thoughts

It’s not a terrible idea but I feel like I’d wanna give each a separate celebration

I like this idea. Especially if the two parties were going to have to be very close together, it saves time and energy for you to just do both

I wouldn’t do this. Your wedding isn’t just about you, it’s about you and your FH and the celebration of your marriage.
A retirement party is just about the person retiring so it would just be about you. Doesn’t your FH deserve to be celebrated at his wedding too?

I agree with PP. I would keep them separate. If you want to do a nod to your retirement you could do a fun cake or something.

I also agree that I would keep the two separate. A wedding is about the couple, but a retirement party is about the individual person.

I agree separate is best.

I would keep them separate. Your wedding day is a very special day that you share with your life partner and I think that should be the focus of the day.

Keep them separate.

Thank you all for your comments; I truly appreciate your insight and opinions. I will take what you all have said and give it serious thought. I haven't begun to plan anything at all so now is the best time to change perspective.