me and my marine fiance are getting married when hes on leave next month, so i have to plan fast! we are thinking or getting married in court and just having a cheap but cute reception, but where i dont know. Its snowing where i live and i think its too late to rent out anywhere indoors..please help me and give me some ideas.. im so stressed out.
2006-12-03 06:32:13 · 9 answers · asked by Caitlin S 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
To tell you the real truth. I would wait until next year. If he loves you that much he can wait another year and you can really have a great wedding. It is going to be very hard to find something short notice. Trust me. You don't want to have a shitty wedding. You want your wedding to be special not shitty.
2006-12-03 06:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Cutie Cute 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
getting married is NOT about the *** wedding** & how flash it is .
it is about the committment you are making to each other.
A small intimate celebration that you are thinking of can often be much more meaningfull than having all the ""extras""" that really are not necessary & dont make you anymore married.
my daughter planned her wedding in a month - they had a beach ceremony & booked a restaurant for the reception. - this was in Sept in North Queensland Aus.2000
even if it is/has been snowing - you could possibly still have your ceremony outdoors under a shelter ; that could be quite magical & romantic.
as some others have suggested - see if you know someone with a house big enough to hold the numbers; or a community hall.
If you were to have the ceremony during the week you would probably find it easier to find a hall/restaurant.
A cocktail party/finger food "reception" can still be elegant but cost effective.
step back for a minute - take a deep breath then sit down & make a list fo the necessary things that need to be done.
** arrange celebrant - birth certificates; blood tests ; etc if required
check out venue for reception.
choose outfit
invite guests - you can make your own invitations
RELAX
It is not necessary to have attendants - but you will need witnesses to sign your papers.
you can still have a really nice outfit - there again without spendng a fortune. look at places other than bridal stores. the outfit does not have to be white either - just something that you feel comfortable wearing & is flattering on you.
for you flowers - if you choose to have them- you could buy a bunch from somewhere like walmart etc & have a friend arrange them for you - or do it yourself ( I did this for my daughter)
another option - which I have heard about- the bride asked each lady attending to bring a single bloom of their favourite flower & as she walked towards her groom they all handed them to her & her mother bound them together with a ribbon at the end- this made the guests more a part of the celebration.
if it is allowed - your man could wear full military dress uniform for the ceremony- that would save on costs for his outfit.
If you had a celebrant rather than go to the court house- then you could possibly have the ceremony at the same place as the reception
hope these suggestions help
2006-12-03 19:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by fairypelican 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel so bad for you, I know what its like to plan a wedding in a short period of time. Your best bet is inviting only family and close close friends. Get married at the court or church if you can book one and go to a restaurant afterwards. I think it would work out fine. Good luck and congrats!
2006-12-03 14:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by ELW 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is wait...go ahead and have a JP marry you so that it is legal. Then next year you can have a vow renewal and a reception...it will give you more time to plan and you won't be so stressed.
2006-12-03 17:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get married in court. Or maybe at home in living rm with Christmas decor lit. Have small reception at home also, or at local restaurant that will have a "seperate rm" or banquet rm. email me if you need help. I'm good at planning weddings - getting married myself in feb 07- thinking of becoming a wedding planner myself.
2006-12-03 16:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by kimandkaitlyn2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it......breath.......
Do you know someone with a house that would be willing to help?
Someone that lives in a Apartment that has a community Hall?
Your not getting married in a church, however do you or your hubby know someone that could get the Church hall for the night.
Do pot luck..........
How many people are involved......could you go to your favorite restaurant....
Could you get married now....and just celebrate with family....do reception on his next leave......
Best wishes......and....Whens there's a Will...There's a Way!
2006-12-03 16:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by travelingirl005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a favorite restuarant with a party room? A lot of times you can get those on short notice.
2006-12-03 14:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you rush it...why????
Why not be patient and have the wdding that is right and proper...al that rush garbage will only make you regret it down the road when you have no picures of walking down the aisle...trust me,....wait and do it right and proper.
2006-12-03 14:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about a family or friends home??? or a church annex ??
2006-12-03 14:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋