2007-06-13 08:49:47 · 13 answers · asked by rosalinda v 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My friend is getting married tomorrow. They have been together 19 years. Their wedding will be just them, their 4 year old daughter, the officiant, me, as photographer, friend, and witness, and my daughter, who is doing the video.
They are having an outdoor wedding. Tonight we decorated the arch with magnolia leaves. We made the bouquet, and beaded the toasting glasses and serving ware. She made her own cake (and it is really beautiful!) Their daughter will be the flower girl. It is going to be so beautiful, intimate and meaningful. They plan to have a "Hey, we got married" party later, when the bride's parents are able to travel from across the country.
So have your small wedding, if you wish. It will be just as lovely and precious to you as having 400 guests would be (and MUCH cheaper, too!) Best wishes to you in your future!
2007-06-13 15:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I think if you've been together for 20 years and have kids, it's best to have a small wedding. I think you'd get a lot of funny looks and whispers behind your back if you planned a traditional white wedding.
2007-06-13 10:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have whatever kind of wedding you want with your partner. If you've been living together, you probably have all the household stuff people get for weddings anyway. Take the opportunity to have whatever party you want.
2007-06-13 08:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have the former ones redesigned or if the recent bands you want are different you may have the unique bands melted down into yet another piece of jewellery or a souvenir. even as getting some thing new to celebrate two decades mutually is astounding, remember each and every of the laughs, tears and thoughts that were given you there! perchance you may want to (publicly or privately) renew your vows (with vows that are pertinent on your lives now) to one yet another to make the recent earrings have there own meaning. reliable success and Congratulations!
2016-11-23 18:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by louttit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It's great that you two want to celebrate your love and devotion to one another. Seeing as you seem to be established and probably have no need for registering, you could request that your guests celebrate with you, but not bring a gift... or ask your guests to contribute to a charitable fund in your name.
2007-06-13 08:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely YES. A big wedding would not be appropriate at all.
2007-06-13 08:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok to have any kind of wedding you like!
2007-06-13 08:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by Ron Burgundy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a wonderful idea! I see nothing wrong with it. I see nothing wrong with have a BIG wedding if you so choose. Congrats.
2007-06-13 09:00:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure ... go for it ... BUT ... statistics show that couples who get married after living together for a length of time have a divorce rate of 85%!!! Is that nuts, or what? The reason is, because marriage is different than living together, and no one realizes it. I'd do some pre-marital counseling first ... but definitely go for the marriage, I think it's a real celebration of who you are and what you two have become.
2007-06-13 08:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by John B 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Whatever feels right to the two of you is what's right for you. Just start your planning with that in mind and don't let anyone change your mind.
2007-06-13 09:32:14 · answer #10 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋