My fiance and I are are planning on getting married. We are both very private people and we need to get married in a hurry. He is going to be signing on with the Navy and we dont want any loop hole.
We both have large families that tend to complicate things. We thought about having a court wedding and not inviting anyone, but we feel that would hurt the feelings of our friends and family members. So we thought that maybe doing a wedding via the web might be a clever way to share our day with our families.
I know that it may seem impersonal to have every one attend a webconference type wedding, but is that better than excluding our families all together? Has anyone ever attended or done this before? Any feedback would be great.
2006-09-03 10:53:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Haven't seen one before but I think its a really great idea. Congratulations and good luck!
2006-09-03 15:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I hate the idea and think it would be more trouble than it was worth, plus there are sure to be technical difficulties.
Just invite your parents, siblings, and grandparents (plus any significant others) to a quick, small wedding at city hall or even the local library might rent you a room for a half hour. Then take everyone out for ice cream afterwards as your reception. Quick and simple and you didn't exclude anyone important.
For everyone else, send out wedding announcements (those are sent immediately after the ceremony).
2006-09-03 12:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former member of the military, I can assure you that entering the service does not require you to get married -- they do allow people to get married after having entered the service. I did. There is no such thing as needing to get married in a hurry. Take your time and plan a small ceremony involving the people who are closest to you. You don't have to have a big wedding, but it is important to those who love you to be physically present when you say your vows. Stop rushing, relax, and enjoy life! Slow down and savor your engagement, and, with any luck, you will never be engaged again in your life.
2006-09-03 11:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a fan of the idea because it does seem impersonal. Is there any way you could have a reception at a later date and invite everyone who couldn't attend the wedding? If that isn't an option, just send announcements and skip the webcam.
2006-09-03 18:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have a traditional wedding where both families can come and be a part of it. The cyber wedding would be no different then the civil wedding - and your families would be insulted either way. Do it right.
2006-09-03 11:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just elope people do it all the time..
2006-09-03 14:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋