Getting married in june 2010?

Question

Do you think this is too long engagement? As i am nearly 8 weeks pregnant and i want to be able to fit in a size 14 uk. Its 2 and a half years away! Is there anything i should be doing now?

Answer 1

I am getting married October 2010, so I think it is fine. My fiance just needs to finish up law school, and then we want a year for planning. and saving money for a house.

I can see why you want to wait. It takes time to plan a wedding, and by the end of your pregnancy you will be exhausted. and right after the baby would be stressful, so I think your plan to wait is fine. Take some time to enjoy life, and then worry about the wedding.

Congradulations!

Answer 2

I don't think it's too long. Just remember though, once you have the baby, money is going to be a lot tighter. It might not be as easy to plan and pay for a wedding when you have a 2 year old running around. It might be a little easier if you push it up to June 2009. That way you can plan the bulk of it now in the 6 or so months you are still pregnant and just work on some of the smaller details when it gets closer.

Good luck on whatever you decide!

Answer 3

It's fine. I got engaged in October 2005 and am getting married October 2007. 2010 will give you MORE than enough time for everything. As for right now, just watch what you eat, and exercise regularly-even if you just go for walks. There's no reason that you have to turn into a blimp during pregnancy. Exercise and eat right, and you will do great! I gained 19 pounds during my pregnancy and it was all gone by the 1 month mark. I was able to wear pre-pregnancy clothes the week after I came home from the hospital. The minimum amount of calories after baby is 1200, inactive or not. I highly recommend breastfeeding-it does help you burn a few extra calories, and helps your uterus return to it's previous shape MUCH quicker.
Enjoy your pregnancy, take some time to enjoy your baby, and then start wedding planning. You don't need more than one year's time to do it.

Answer 4

My finacee and I are waiting a year and a half and trust me we are 8 months til our wedding now and the time had flown by. I am glad we waited a bit it gave us time to save some money, make decisions we really want. And especially you with a baby on the way you'll have your hands full!!
Enjoy the engagment, enjoy your soon to be baby and when your wedding date is about 1 year or so away start booking and planning. But remember it is never to early to get an idea of what you want for your big day!
Congrats and Good Luck!

Answer 5

I do not think this is too long! It is as long as you want it to be. I am having 1yr and 9months engagment. Right know look at any and every bridal book you can find pick out thing you like put them in a note book so when it comes closer to the time you have ideas on what you want and know where you can find them plus you can research prices. Save, save, So then you dont have to worry about prices later!! Have fun planning.

Answer 6

Personally I think way too many people RUSH into the wedding plans as soon as they are engaged, so its GREAT to see someone taking their time!!!

That is a good wait. It'll help make sure that you are with the one you want as well as give you PLENTY of time to save up for your wedding and honeymoon! This'll also give you time to lose weight if you wish.

Now... start setting aside a portion of your paycheck into a wedding account, get hooked up with a gym (if you wish to lose weight, not calling you fat but you did mention your size) and get to work!

Start looking around at places, you may not be able to reserve now but at least you can really do your research on sites and ideas.

Congrats!

Answer 7

There is nothing wrong with waiting...people wait for a number of different reasons and you don't have to be married for the baby to have the father's last name...I would start considering themes, colors, venues, menus etc and also, find out form the places you choose how far in advance they book...some places book up as far as 2 years in advance so you can even start booking vendors now and it gives you more time to budget the payments

Answer 8

at 8 weeks, you should still be able to fit into a normal wedding dress without it even being detected that you're pregnant if you want. your dress size shouldn't be the main factor in why you would have an illegitimate child. pick a dress that has an empire waist, which is really popular right now even in non-maternity wear. look to other pregnant celebs and the types of dresses they wore in the early stages of their pregnancy. you won't even be detectably showing until 12 or 16 wks. i'm sure you've noticed the difference, but the average person who knows you wouldn't. have a ceremony now, whether it's just a small intimate affair btwn you and close family or if you decide to invite a huge group.

you deserve time to settle into married life before the baby arrives. studies show that long engagements usually result in no marriage. also, studies have shown that children actually decrease a couple's satisfaction in the relationship. if you are already married, your husband will be more likely and willing to stand beside you since he has already pledged to a life-long commitment. if you are still just engaged, he will find it easier to escape the stress of his home life by leaving, cheating, or becoming bitter. i know that people beat the odds, but why not give yourself, the baby, and the marriage the greatest chance of success?

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Answer 9

Personally if that is what you want then I say do it. I have heard of people having longer engagements. My theory is that you can never have too much time to plan a wedding.

Answer 10

We have been engaged for almost 3 years and getting married in Dec.