My Bf and I want to get married. He is in afghanistan (civilian) and will return in the summer of 07. He will enlist back into the AF around the same time. We want to get married beofre he does that so we can PCS as a family and get benefits and all that good stuff. We are pretty pressed for time and plus we have family all over the country so getting everyone in one place for a wedding might be tricky. He is going into pararescue so that last thing he needs to worry about is a big wedding and dealing with crazy relatives...We've discussed Vegas and cruise weddings...i just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas i might have overlooked.
2006-08-27 15:24:17 · 10 answers · asked by knufflebunny 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Well my fiancee is military and we are getting married where we both live. Everyone else will commute. We too have friends and family literally all over the world. Technically speaking we are legally married. We had a private ceremony at the courthouse to make our marriage legal for benefit purposes. Our wedding is in March at the Officers/NCO club on base. The facilities are gorgoeous and the charges are minimal compared to what we would be charged elsewhere. He proposed in May and we are getting married in March. I planned the whole wedding in three months and now its a matter of sit and wait. It really depends on what you want. Get married for the benefits, and take your time to plan a wedding. I will tell you this though, its MUCH easier to plan in the town where you live.
Vegas is a cool town. I love Vegas but you can get married anywhere and it will still be eloping. So if you both love to hike and love the mountains call ahead and plan a weekend somewhere you both love, just the two of you and your parents and one close friend. Make it small and intimate and after you are married send announcement to friends and family.
If you do decide to elope just make sure you look what the requirements are for a legal marriage license in the state you choose. Some states require a small waiting period or blood tests. You have many options available but do whatever makes you happy. Good luck and welcome to being a military wife. I love it!
2006-08-27 17:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a small wedding ceremony with just close friends and family. Then later, when you have the time and money, throw the big party. A couple of people I know did this.
While Vegas and cruises are romantic, they can be expensive on the guests. The travel bill alone can reach the $1,000+ mark. More if it's a family with kids that are too old for free tickets.
Since he is bouncing around all over the world, try a location near his base in the states. The towns usually have special pricing for military personel.
Some sites for planning tips and ideas:
http://www.theknot.com
http://www.weddingchannel.com
http://www.ultimatewedding.com
Congrats and Good Luck!
2006-08-28 10:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't even have to go to Vegas or anyplace. You can have a small weding in your hometown and only invite your parents and siblings. (You'll just have to tell everyone to keep the wedding plans under their hat so other family members don't find out about it and feel excluded or hurt.) That's few enough people that you can just take the group out to nice restaurant afterwards instead of planning a big to-do and reception, and you can even handwrite the invitations.
Regardless of which ceremony option you choose, you should also get wedding announcements printed up (check for appropriate etiquette for how to do them properly!)-- those are sent out immediately after the wedding has taken place, to people who might want to hear about the wedding but who you were unable to invite.
2006-08-28 00:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are often very nice places to get married that do all inclusive packages. I know in North Georgia there are wedding chapels and farms where they take care of everything.
I would suggest doing a simple wedding close to where you live or where you're going to live.
Do a search for wedding chapels. You might be surprised at what you find.
Congrats!
2006-08-28 21:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by DanaElayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could have a small wedding, or in a different culture. What my bf and I are going do is a celtic wedding, with a themed reception. If, I could get my family to accept him. You could also go to knott.com.
2006-08-27 23:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by sailorjupiter172003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a destination wedding - inviting close friends and family only if they can afford to go on their own, then have a reception at a later time when it is most conveint. Tape the wedding so you can show it at the reception
2006-08-27 22:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by curiosity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about going to the justice of the peace when he gets home with your parents and his and then when he gets to come home longer or for good have a big ceremony and the reception and go all out that way people will be able to come instead of a short notice and you will get to have your big wedding that every girl dreams of good luck and tell your bf thank you for protecting us god bless america
2006-08-27 23:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by christy b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Listen to this wedding song and you'll be inspired forever:
"With All That I Am" by Tierney Allen
2006-08-27 23:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is your budget? and what style of wedding are you guys looking for?
2006-08-27 23:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by zakjuan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check theknot.com they have TONS of wedding ideas.
2006-08-27 23:16:12 · answer #10 · answered by Life Coach Answer Gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋