Surface Interval
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So sweet to hear all the guys voices in here !!
How's the planning going?
How's the planning going?
Married folks - wedding question
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silvernotch
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well unfortunately my mother was in a serious car accident a few weeks ago and will be covering for the next year so that put things on halt a little bit but I'm still very much enjoying looking at websites and getting ideas. But at this time I'm more leaning towards something smaller here at home. Maybe at a park or arboretum or something along those lines
Surface Interval
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I'm sorry about your Mom's accident, but having the time to plan it helps you find ways to do the things you like on the cheap (but still awesome!)
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My stepdaughter is getting married this month. And NOW she understands why I've always maintained that weddings are way too much hassle. Get married in front of a justice and go enjoy the honeymoon.
cgidyk
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It's hard to please everyone. So focus on yourself and your partner. ultimately it is your day.
I had an intimate wedding (60 guests) no where near an island and loved it. We advised everyone where we were going and told them if they would like to join us for some diving and island fun they were welcome. However, we did advise them that we would be unavailable for the first 4 days of our trip. Our experience worked out great. I hope yours does as well.
Best of luck
Chris
I had an intimate wedding (60 guests) no where near an island and loved it. We advised everyone where we were going and told them if they would like to join us for some diving and island fun they were welcome. However, we did advise them that we would be unavailable for the first 4 days of our trip. Our experience worked out great. I hope yours does as well.
Best of luck
Chris
Slightly different perspective as I'm doing the island thing at the end of November in Roatan. My fiancee and I have already both been married before, however, so we didn't see the point in doing the whole church bit again -- too much hassle (plus I'm not allowed to get married in a Catholic church anyways). In fact the biggest debate about it was picking the ceremony night so we didn't miss a night dive =)
We have a few family and friends coming but will be doing a reception at our favorite restaurant a week after we return so we can involve more of the people back home.
We have a few family and friends coming but will be doing a reception at our favorite restaurant a week after we return so we can involve more of the people back home.
tyesai
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I've done both, the first time I got married I had a huge wedding, and it was beautiful, but it was also stressfull. The second time I got married instead of spending money on a party for a 150 people I flew to Hawaii and got married. It too was beautifull and there was no stress.
I think it depends on your outlook. My first wedding was pretty traditional but small and limited by finances. For a long time I thought I had missed out because of all the commercialization of the wedding industry. After 27 years I got smart, got a divorce and swore never to do something like that again!
Then I met the right man... after discussing a snowballing guest list we opted for something smaller yet. It was perfect for us... we realized it was about a very personal commitment and we were delighted to share it with the truly significant people in our lives. 11 years later all but 3 of the 17 people who attended are still important and active parts of our lives. Unfortunately we lost 2 to cancer and the other was a partner of a family member who separated.
We have no regrets..it was a lovely stress free day that matched the participants and the way we choose to live our lives together!
I don't mean to be a party Pooper... if a Party is what you REALLY want go for it! I know as many people who regret their big weddings as those who regret not having one. Do what feels right and matches your lifestyle and don't let pressure from romanticized commercialism control your special day! It is meant to be YOUR special day and not a free meal for a huge group of people you have very little connection to!
I wish you a wonderful life together:blinking:
Then I met the right man... after discussing a snowballing guest list we opted for something smaller yet. It was perfect for us... we realized it was about a very personal commitment and we were delighted to share it with the truly significant people in our lives. 11 years later all but 3 of the 17 people who attended are still important and active parts of our lives. Unfortunately we lost 2 to cancer and the other was a partner of a family member who separated.
We have no regrets..it was a lovely stress free day that matched the participants and the way we choose to live our lives together!
I don't mean to be a party Pooper... if a Party is what you REALLY want go for it! I know as many people who regret their big weddings as those who regret not having one. Do what feels right and matches your lifestyle and don't let pressure from romanticized commercialism control your special day! It is meant to be YOUR special day and not a free meal for a huge group of people you have very little connection to!
I wish you a wonderful life together:blinking:
My wife and I have been married for nearly 27 years. We were married in a small ampitheater in our hometown, she in a home-made dress and I in my Army Class A's. Didn't have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of as my Mother always said. Spent our wedding night at the drive-in movie with our families after going out to eat, then headed for my mom's house (she stayed with a friend).
I wish I would have had the means to give her a large wedding, but I wish more that we could've gone on a real honeymoon. We have spoken of our wedding day many times over the years and she has never voiced regret (no, not even jokingly). Knowing what I know now, a moderate wedding and a large honeymoon would be my goal. We have renewed our vows multiple times and been to several destinations around the world, but the best place I have been is in a public park in Heber Springs, AR 26+ years ago.
I wish I would have had the means to give her a large wedding, but I wish more that we could've gone on a real honeymoon. We have spoken of our wedding day many times over the years and she has never voiced regret (no, not even jokingly). Knowing what I know now, a moderate wedding and a large honeymoon would be my goal. We have renewed our vows multiple times and been to several destinations around the world, but the best place I have been is in a public park in Heber Springs, AR 26+ years ago.
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