we are young, both 22, and have never married. is it okay to still celebrate with friends and family?
2006-12-26 22:54:58 · 19 answers · asked by crackermelons 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I own a country club in new hampshire and handle all of the wedding planning for the club. I have seen numerous situations such as yours. Having a wedding celebration after you are married is NOT odd. Many couples get married either in the Carribean or Hawaii then come back for a large party for their friends and family who were not there for the wedding. I think if you called your event a wedding celebration or celebration of marriage as opposed to a wedding reception, anyone who objects to the idea would be somewhat quieted. Live your life your way!....and congratulations on your marriage!
2006-12-27 00:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by 14b32bbdog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My fiance and that i have become married on the courthouse and then having a small reception in a private room at a eating position afterwards. that's extremely not that prime priced. we are dressing up that day. My grandmother's making my gown and he's renting a tux. We requested our mother and father to come back to the courthouse with us for the ceremony there. we've written our personal vows and which will make it particular too. that's basically 3 lines which will be extra to the accepted vows besides the indisputable fact that that's some thing particular to us. Our reception is basically going to be a dinner and cake with some kin and some acquaintances. The cake is being made with the help of my mom. We experience like that is all we choose and that's particular to us. we are getting married and no count number how that's performed, we are basically satisfied to get married. Ours dads are also studying some scripture and speaking good beforehand dinner. perchance you need to write your man or woman vows and likewise say them to one yet another on the reception or have someone on the point of you talk. Going user-friendly does not recommend it should be primary. it is your special occasion and could continually be particular to you.
2016-12-01 05:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are married by a justice of the peace, you are married. You don't need to remarry by a clergyman unless that is a requirement of your church. You can have a big reception to celebrate with friends and family after the fact, and it has nothing to do with your age either, I 'm not sure if you are saying you plan to be married by a JP or you have been married by a JP, but if you are planning to be married you can have a big wedding with a JP officiating just as you would with a clergyman, but not in a church building. So have it in a hall or hotel, or wherever you want.
2006-12-26 23:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by justa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the technical wedding is already over, you could just have a vow renewal in a church. If you really want to celebrate with friends and family just have a huge reception. My husband and I got married in Vegas and everyone wanted us to throw a reception. That's where all the fun is really had anyhow. Plus you can do it later. Maybe for a one year anniversary celebration?
2006-12-27 02:15:50 · answer #4 · answered by StayJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you would do better to have a large celebratory party, but skip the actual wedding ceremony, since it would be redundant.
The idea of a marriage (as opposed to just shacking up) is that it is a formal contract between both parties. You have already made that contract and had it recorded by the JP ... everything else is just party-time.
So have yourself a great reception, albeit a tad belated, and skip the sham ceremony. Nobody will mind except the costume rental company.
2006-12-26 23:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Grendle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, and it is quite common though there are some guidelines to keep in mind. You need to either have the celebrate close to the actual wedding (2-3 months) or wait until an anniversary so that it makes sense to your guests.
2006-12-27 01:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. I think it would be great. If you want that special wedding, you should definitely have it. I'm sure your family and friends will be very excited about the idea. Good luck.
2006-12-26 23:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by bostonchick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already said you got married; which is it? If you already had a ceremony, you can have a modest dinner with family and close friends to celebrate, but you cannot have another wedding.
2006-12-27 00:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that wouldnt be odd at all. Its every girl's dream to have a wedding to remember, with family and love ones to share in the happiness, therefore if it is your wish then go for it !
2006-12-26 23:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by auntymadness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! Since you are already legally married you can plan this ceremony to be whatever you two want. Make it fun, and flashy and the best party you have ever had. Congratulations!
2006-12-26 22:59:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋