We have been married 10 years. This year we planned to renew our vows. Right now we are in a 2bdrm starter home. Long ago I thought I would want to do huge wedding at the 10 year mark. Now that I've matured I am fine with not renewing them at all. Guys: Would this hurt your feelings if your wife passed on the ceremony? Gals: How would you handle it?
2007-01-17 07:35:01 · 8 answers · asked by chacha_waha 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
P.S. Our first wedding costed a grand total of $300.00. It was all we had at the time. :)
2007-01-17 07:49:30 · update #1
Usually the ceremony thing is something us girls want and the guys just tolerate.I am sure if you talked to your hubby you will find it really doesn't bother him. My wedding also cost only 300.00.My mom had to make my dress.And we had a small wedding in our apartment.We also wanted to have a big ceremony for out 10Th. But between working to many long hours to have time to plan things and the financial stress we were already under from buying our new home and having to replace our cars in a six month period of time.We couldn't have our big church wedding.So we decided to have a nice anniversary party instead.It was nice it only cost about 300-400 dollars and we had our family and closets friends.It wouldn't have cost has much but we ordered all of the food and got a really fancy cake.I think we actually had more fun just having a nice relaxing party than a big affair like we had planned.Has long has you have each other does it really matter if you have a big ceremony?Look at how many people spend tens of thousands of dollars on a wedding and don't make it has far has we have.
2007-01-17 08:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have a simple ceremony? You've reached a milestone worthy of a celebration. Invite a few close friends and family. Keep it small. Then you won't put much of a dent in the house dream. You'll have the memory and the house at some point. In fact, you can sit in the house and remember the ceremony or watch it on DVD.
2007-01-17 07:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a woman I would rather continue to save for the dream home. However vows can be renewed and not have the huge wedding type ceremony.
2007-01-17 07:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by Pandora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continue to save for your dream home. Shoot for a ceremony when you can afford a large party at your new home - say at the 15th year mark. I wish my spouse were as practical as you are.
2007-01-17 07:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 09:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by andry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do the more practical thing. What can you do with a ceremony besides remember it? I'd rather have the house.
2007-01-17 07:43:56 · answer #6 · answered by micg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather spend my money on my dream home.
2007-01-17 07:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by mypassions4life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would this hurt my feelings....let me see, uhh, NOPE!
2007-01-17 07:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by Leroy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋