so i will be 6 months prego when we get married on teh beach in december... i ha ve been looking at dresses and i found one i like but i dont know when to get it or anything like that... this is all new to me and im getting a bit stressed cuz im working on teh babys room and planning a wedding my family for the most part wont be at because they all live in chicago and im in florida... any suggestions?
2007-09-13 05:41:39 · 15 answers · asked by trackstud610 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
i think i need to tell everyone that im about 4 months and i only look 2months... so thats not an issue... the issue is that i dont know when to really start dealing with the planning and a new issue is that my mom is trying to convince me to get married at home instead of doing what i want...
2007-09-13 06:18:57 · update #1
i was 6 months pregnant when i got married. i got my dress about a month and a half before the wedding. when the wedding came i hardly fit into it! it was my first pregnancy and i didnt realize how big you get so fast! i would buy your dress a little big to start that way you can grow into it. also, my dress had like a lace corset part on the back so i could losen/tighten it a little. good that you are having a beach wedding though so you can wear flip flops. i wore flip flops during the reception because my ankles were totally swollen!
doing the wedding thing while pregnant is sooo stressful. brides that aren't pregnant get stressed enough, then adding the hormones of pregnancy makes it horrible. i just got to the point where i just let things roll. no matter how much you plan and practice things will work out ok.
2007-09-13 06:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Cassie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay first take a few deep breaths. Breahte in-breathe out. Okay second, get the dress now. Also why don't you have the wedding in Florida and then for the people that can't attend after the baby is born go up to Chicago and have sort-of a mock wedding and then go out to eat so you can see your family and they can see you getting married (well for the second time). As for the baby congrats. If you can, hire a wedding planner to help you get through all this and talk to your fiance about helping you with the baby's room.I know this is a stressfull time but don't worry. Just take deep breaths, follow this advice and you'll do fine. Good Luck and congrats on both the wedding and the baby.
2007-09-13 05:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jasmine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay first of all, do what you want. If you want to get married on the beach do it. Don't listen to a bunch of strangers on the internet.
Second, Go to the bridal shop and explain the situation. They can give you a good idea of what type of time frame is needed to order the dress and have it here in time for the wedding and alterations. They should also be able to guesstimate your size. If not talk to your doctor about what your ideal weight and size would be at that time.
Third, ask for help from your friends and fiance. What about his family? Are they around? Can any of your family come down to help with the planning/baby's room even if they can't come for the wedding?
2007-09-13 06:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by tlk0408 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay first of all, are you getting married before having the baby just so it can be "legitimate?" Because honestly, if I were you, I'd wait until afterward, you will have a lot more fun at your wedding if you are not pregnant! What difference does it really make nowadays anyway? The "Damage",so to speak, is already done.
Otherwise, if you go to a bridal shop and explain the situation, they should be able to "guess" about what size you will be by then. (Unless you eat a lot of chips and candy bars, or end up having twins..) Remember, dresses can be altered, and buying "too big" is a lot easier to alter than too small.
2007-09-13 05:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by lindysflygirl4ever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a big wedding isnt important to you why dont you go modern and have the wedding at the courthouse and then have a party at home or at a nice resturaunt with all your friends make sure you take lots of pics for all your family that couldnt make it . if you still want that wedding why dont you save up and maybe in a couple of years you can have that dream wedding when things arent so stressful
2007-09-13 06:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kickles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't let your mom or ANYone else tell you what to do -- this is YOUR day, do it as YOU want!!
as far as the dress goes, that's going to be a bit tricky since you'll keep growing and can't predict how big you'll be in december. all i could suggest is that if you're having it altered, make sure the seamstress knows about your expected blessing (!) - she should be able to make suggestions. if it's off-the-rack, i would suggest not getting it until a couple weeks before the wedding, or getting it a little bigger
2007-09-13 08:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by SweetPandemonium 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to avoid getting stressed make lists of things to be done in the order that they are required and work one list at a time....
you need to relax and enjoy this, nothing is worth getting stressed about...
maybe a small service in the chapel and a party afterwards would be less expensive and would give you a better start together financially....
About thedress, make sure if you buy something that it can be altered.....you have no idea or comprehension about how big you will be at 6 months.....
2007-09-13 05:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by doclakewrite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly suggest getting an empire waisted wedding dress. It gathers just below the bustline and is very billowy. You'll look like a Greek goddess.
2007-09-13 06:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom is right. Change the date to one much sooner, and have a small wedding at home. Time to concentrate on being a mom, less on planning a bigger wedding.
2007-09-14 02:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.maternitybride.com/
These dresses are really pretty and you should order the dress now. 1 in 4 brides are pregnant so this is nothing new, call the wedding salon. I would talk to the experts on maternity dresses...
2007-09-13 06:57:02 · answer #10 · answered by Lyla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋