ideas for small?

Question

military wedding in february (2nd for me, 1st for him). 1 child involved.

INFORMAL, OUTDRS. WE ARE THINKING OF GAZEBO ON USAF BASE SINCE HE'S USAF.

Answer 1

Thank You for the update.
The idea you have sounds like a good one, there is no reason not to do a small wedding on the AFB. You might even get a really good price for it since he is USAF. Go through the right channels on the base to see who could officiate and if you could use the gazebo (as you wanted). Then go from there.

To include the child you could have them be an honor attendant (yours or his) or if young enough a flower girl/ring bearer, or you could have a sand ceremony (bride, groom, and child all pour different colored sand into a vial that can be sealed and placed somewhere in your home to remind you that your lives are now as intertwined as the sand... or you could present the child with a "unity piece" (generally a pendant, but you could get a pin or bracelet instead) at the same time as you exchange rings, it shows them that they are "getting married" as well.

If you need further help feel free to email me and I will do my best to assist you.

Congrats and Good Luck

Answer 2

Yep I reckon you have the right idea. My sister just recently got married and it was his 2nd wedding. She had always wanted a beach wedding so she hired a gazebo and had it under there. Then they had their reception at the local surf club. It was a inexpensive wedding but so effective. It is what you make of the day not what you have and do.

I think out on the base would be a great idea. Then you could either move it to a hall on the base and pretty it all up or just a local restaurant that can cater for your needs.

Answer 3

Have the child involved in the wedding. It will make them feel like it is their wedding also. Use lots of white twinkle lights (small christmas lights) wrapped around green garland. A friend of mine had a small evening wedding and she did this for her wedding back in 1987 and it was so beautiful. It is still one of the most beautiful weddings that I have ever been to.

Turn off all of the lights except for the twinkle lights when the bridal party starts to walk. Some places will not allow open flame candles but this will give the same effect. You will also save alot of money on flowers because you will only use them for filler.

Good luck and many happy returns on your wedding.

If you have any questions, email me rene_plzz@ yahoo.com or visit my 360 page. I have helped to design quite a few weddings and receptions, but without more information about your likes or dislikes or those of your fiancees it is hard to give you a more detailed idea.

Answer 4

My husband and I, both second marriages, had a small ceremony in the garden at our house. We invited about 20 people, close friends and family, and our children (3 total) were maid of honor, flower girl and ring bearer. Catered by a local restaurant, picnic in the backyard (it was July) and a good time was had by all. Much more fun than my first, formal wedding.

Answer 5

I have always loved the look of men in uniform (not lustfully). I would consider having his buddies in uniform to make an aisle to walk down, or at least to leave through. I know with the Marines they could do sabers or rifles, I'm not sure about Airforce, but maybe just having them standing and saluting would be nice. A friend of mine got married and used red white and blue (it was shortly after Sept 11) and it turned out nice. Red roses tied with a blue or even just white ribbon and your fiance in his blue uniform would look great.

Answer 6

Small and special. Whatever you two want - it's YOUR day!!