I have been with my fiancee since high school and have been going strong ever since. I am now 25 and have graduated from college and he is in graduate school. Is it ridiclious to wait (have a really long engagement) about 2 - 2.5 years until we have the wedding. We can't afford it while he is in school and since we have been together for so long, we want to make it a big wedding. I am just concerned if 28 for a woman sounds a little old to be getting married since we have been together for 7 years already. Any thoughts?
2007-04-09 18:24:39 · 12 answers · asked by Marie521 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Absolutely not! You are not too old at 28 to get married. 28 is a good age to be married, it shows a lot of maturity to wait until you both are done with your education to start your life together. The average age when people get married is in their late 20's these days. Congrats on your commitment to your education and getting settled before you get married.
2007-04-09 18:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was in your same boat, sort of. My husband and I started to date when we were 16. We got engaged at 18. Didn't get married until 23.
The reason for the wait? Well we both wanted to finish school, and our parents also asked us to wait until after finishing school.
We've been married now 2 years and together for a total of 9.
Plenty of women get married in their late 20's.
If you want a big wedding and can't afford it then wait.
If you love each other you can wait another 2 years.
2007-04-11 06:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will be 34 when I get married for my first and only time.
2 1/2 years is not too long to wait. This way you have 2 1/2 years to save up for your wedding and start planning it, which will help the planning be less stressful.
My fiance and I are having a 2 - year long engagement. We planned it that way because of where we want to have the wedding as well as saving up for the wedding and the date we want just happened to fit into our schedule perfectly.
Congrats!
2007-04-10 05:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
28 is very young. It is not too old to get married at all. In the scheme of things, since you have already been in a loving and committed relationship with your boyfriend for 7 years and you intend to stay together for the rest of your lives... 2 years more won't make a difference. I say you should do whatever you want. There is no time limit in which you should get married or it's too late. I've known couples who have been together for 10 years or longer, who have children together, who finally ended up tying the knot in beautiful and heartwarming ceremonies. It's not the 1950's anymore. You only live once. It's your special day. Do what YOU want and forget the opinions of others.
2007-04-09 21:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by Libra lass 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While it may seem like a long time, you and he have also gone to school or are in school, and have gone through the different stages of your lives. If you can't afford the wedding while he's still in school, and the parents won't/can't pay for the big wedding, you'll just have to wait until he finishes school. And no, 28 isn't so old. Do what's best for both of you.
2007-04-12 08:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by Tweety 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if you guys are waiting to be done with school that's different it's these couples out here who have been dating 3 4 5 6 years and have gotten engaged and have not made plans to go forward with the wedding. I think 2 years is enough time to be engaged, but with your situation it's ok since you guys are in school and money is a factor in holding off the wedding. My best friend has been with her boyfriend going on 6 years, but she wants to be done with grad school before getting married.
2007-04-09 23:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Too old?! No way! There is no certain age to marry. It's not that you arent ready to get married now, but finances don't allow it and there is nothing wrong with that. No, it is not too late. Do what you want and have the wedding you want!
2007-04-13 16:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by pestross 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all - most people get married around these ages now. People are telling me to wait and I'm young and with my boyfriend for two years.It doesn't matter what people think though - don't worry about what society says - if you wanted to have it in 10years that doesn't matter, its about what makes you the happiest. Its all about you guys and what you want. So go with your hearts and your own desires. Congrats!!!
2007-04-09 18:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by ~(Tinker) Belle~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother with the big wedding - just get married at the courthouse or with a jp already!
2007-04-09 21:06:05 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If this marriage is forever, is 2 years really going to hurt?
2007-04-09 18:55:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋