Is it ok to get married by the justice of the peace then hold a formal ceromony and reception later in the year? I have her it is and is not kosher to do that?
2007-06-26 06:08:57 · 16 answers · asked by cyn10_21 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I don't think there is any "right" way to do this - it's your wedding and marriage is between 2 people and not about everyone else, although we like to celebrate it w/ our loved ones. You obviously are planning to celebrate w/ others which is great - so I wouldn't worry. The only complication may be w/ family or friends who disagree with your choice - but marriage is about you and your partner and not about anyone else or anyone's opinion.
2007-06-26 06:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kimbermai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More and more couples are choosing to do this because they either dont have the money right now, spouse is joinging military, fiance in military being sent overseas, etc. and they dont want to wait to be married. Later they have the big ceremony, which is actually a vowel renewal, and the reception so they can celebrate with family and friends. You will hear people say it's stupid and a waste of money and others will say it's a great idea. What really matters is if you want to do that then dont let anyone talk you out of it. Im getting married in Morocco later this year and after his spousal visa is approved so he can come to america Im having a ceremony and reception here so my family and friends can see us get married. So no matter what your reasons are for waiting, if you really want it then you should do it cuz if it is important to you, you will later regret you didnt do it.
2007-06-26 13:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know numerous people who have done that for various reasons. Some friends did it becaue they wanted to get married quickly for legal/financial reasons but wanted a specific "wedding date" for an anniversary date, so they had a small private ceremony with the justice of the peace and then held a more formal ceremony on the date they wanted and had a reception and all then. My nephew and his wife decided on a private destination wedding with a reception only several months later. So I say if that's the way you want it, go for it - after all it is about what is right and best for the bride and groom - right! Good luck and God Bless your marriage.
2007-06-26 13:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a solution but I recently went to a wedding/reception.. don't really know what to call it. But majority of the guests were a bit ticked off. Because the actual wedding ceremony was held in August '06. Then they later had 2 receptions this early June '07, one from the grooms side, the other was held by the brides side. So everyone was boggled and annoyed having to give gifts over and over. Plus no one enjoyed the receptions cause the guests didn't get that feeling of newlyweds, though they were dressed like one.
2007-06-26 13:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On more than one occasion I have been affiliated with couples that were married by a Civil Servant first . . and then had a "grander" ceremony and reception later (bridesmaids, wedding gowns, tuxedos, flower girls, three tiered wedding cakes, friends, bouquets, and a honeymoon).
And why does that happen?
Groom is in the miltary and is being sent out of the country
Health insurance problems
Pregnancy
Couple got married secretively in another state
Bride and Groom (or their families) could not afford a nice wedding the first time
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremon
2007-06-26 15:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by Avis B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Professional Advice ---- Its fine and great. But the tacky thing would be to registried at different stores and have a bridal shower. I suggest holding off on the registry and showers until you have the formal ceremony and reception. It would seem greedy to ask for things now and then have a public wedding and ask for more gifts then. GO down get married at the jsutice of the peace. No hoo-rah and parties. then when it comes time have festivites have shower and parties.
2007-06-26 13:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is what you choose to do then by all means, do it. My son and daughter-in-law had a very simple wedding and a very small reception, with only family, but are saving for the "real deal" in which their 2 children can participate in a few years.
Good luck and congratulations!
2007-06-30 11:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by kystarlyte_kystarlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get this, a Wedding ceremony is more important to a woman than it is to a man, even if she tells you different. I know from experience. So is renewing your marriage vows at a later date.
2007-06-26 13:33:08 · answer #8 · answered by Lee P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I did that. Last year on Sept. 1 we got married at the church house. Nobody in our family knows that we are married and we are having our big wedding this year on Sept. 1. I say go do it
2007-06-26 13:25:47 · answer #9 · answered by nycmiss79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are already legally married, you can have a ceremony later, but it is a vow renewal, not a wedding. That's somethginbg you can possibly do on your anniversary.
2007-06-26 13:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋