What is the proper time between engagements for two sisters so they both have their fair share of the lime light. Both sisters have been dating their boyfriends for about two years. Both boyfriends are ready to propose before the year is up. Please help.
2007-08-28 07:55:37 · 10 answers · asked by Need Help 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Is it really important to the sisters to each have their own time? Couldn't they share the limelight?
If they can't do that, then I would suggest they be at least 6 months apart for a traditional wedding, and at least 3 months for a more casual ceremony.
But if the sisters are close, perhaps they could plan a double wedding, or a wedding weekend. They could each wear their own dress and have their own MOH and best man, but share a venue, flower girl, and officiant.
They could go all out, decorating one side of the aisle in one color for the first sister, and the other side in another color for the second. The bridesmaids could wear one type of dress, and the groomsmen's outfits could be chosen by the other girl. They could have two cakes, two limos, two officiants, even!
Or, one bride could have her wedding on Saturday, and the other on that Sunday, so they could have fun planning everything together, but still each have their own whole day.
My sister-in-law and I were pregnant at the same time, and though it's not the same as a wedding, we were able to talk to each other about all the little details no one else wanted to hear about, like the 45th cute sleeper we saw, or how irritating the receptionist at the dr's office was. I think that the two sisters could plan their wedding with that same feelign behind it. They could endlessly compare invites and napkins and just the right shade of white, when their fiances would have long before rolled their eyes and turned on the tv.
2007-08-28 09:07:56 · answer #1 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You havent said if the sisters want to be able to help each other do the planning? Will the parents be footing the bills? If so, it will matter how large the weddings will be (it determines the budget). Will people have to travel for both weddings?
If none of this is a concern, perhaps everyone will be comfortable with a 6 month seperation.
This allows for the planning and "limelight" to focus on one sister then the other. If the other sister assists with searching for venues, photographers and such, she will be able to get a feel for what she needs and can afford. If she needs to she can put in for the date but handle the details after much of the work has been done for the first sister.
2007-08-28 15:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by msbettyboop40 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this important to the sisters? Perhaps they would enjoy the novelty of both getting engaged at the same time? If you know they would like to have their own special time, then maybe 3 or 4 months? The better question might be How to avoid the stress and financial concerns of the girls parents by having 2 weddings so close together?
2007-08-28 08:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Dusie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let the guys propose, and consider a double wedding! Each of you have your own friends so the lime light wont distract from eachother. Why not share in the excitement? Each of you are marrying into different families right? Or are they brothers?
Just have fun with it and be happy for eachother!
2007-08-28 08:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by tpettee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 years
2007-08-28 08:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If two sisters are on such a similar timeline otherwise, they might consider a double wedding, if they can agree on enough details to make both of them happy.
If they each want a separate wedding date and/or very different weddings, I'd recommend putting the weddings at least three and preferably more like six months apart. That way each bride can have her full limelight family friends aren't forced to choose between weddings.
Ultimately, though, each bride is free to choose her own date, be it two years or two days apart.
2007-08-28 08:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by gileswench 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't matter really.
My fiance proposed one year ago tomorrow. My brother proposed a few months ago.
We are getting married June 20, 2008. They are getting married July 5, 2008.
We each are getting our share of the limelight and making sure we aren't on each others toes.
No big deal to me.
2007-08-28 08:15:46 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the wedding isn't on the same day, then it doesn't matter. No one has right to all the light in the world. It can shine on multiple people at once.
2007-08-28 08:22:10 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Fannerman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make the joy a family affair one and all.
2007-08-31 10:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by jenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three months is about right.
2007-08-29 02:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋