thats 18 mnths.... how long after your engagement did you get married?
2007-10-20 23:42:12 · 23 answers · asked by momma-to-morgan 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, of course not. Personally, we had about 17 months to plan our wedding and it was just about right. We didn't have to rush decisions (except for reception hall and church....they really book far in advance). We had time to save some money (I always suggest starting with saving all your coins we paid for our entire wedding cake $365 with the silver coins we saved in about six months). And we had time to consider what we really wanted in a wedding. You only get married the first time once...so you should really do or at least seriously consider doing all the things you have dreamed of. Like horse and buggy ride to the church, finding the perfect dresses, flowers....etc. Congrats and good luck...we got married in May too, 17 yrs ago!! :)
2007-10-20 23:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To correct an above poster, according to a survery done on over 1000 brides, the average engagement is 11-13 months. However, if you live in a major metropolitan area, the average spikes to 18-24 months.
My finacee proposed May 21, 2006 and we won't be married until February 2009. You don't need to get married ASAP. Besides, with 18 months you have TONS of time for all those cute DIY projects and your planning can be more incrimental rather than stressful and rushed!
2007-10-22 20:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We will have been engaged for about 2 to 2 and a half years before the date of our wedding. I don't remember the exact date we got engaged. I don't think it's a problem, we just had more important things to do than to plan a party, so life got in the way. There's nothing wrong with that. I think about a year long engagement is pretty common.
2007-10-21 01:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by some female 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
6 - 12 months is standard. studies have shown that wedding dates set out farther than that are less likely to ever happen. typically, the wedding date is based on how long the actual event will take to plan and book the reception site. i got married 7 months after i was engaged. my friend got married 3 months later, and my two other friends got married around 6-9 months later. i don't really understand the point of delaying it for a year and a half, but if that is what you're comfortable with, then make that work.
if your finances, living arrangements, etc are all already on track for after marriage, i would suggest getting married may 2008. that gives you 7 months to plan, which is plenty of time for pre-marital counseling, finding and booking a site, finding a baker and florist, etc.
2007-10-21 03:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I got engaged this past April & we set our date for October 2008 (also an 18 month engagement). There are lots of reasons we decided on this & it just works best for us. It all depends on you & your fiance as to how long of engagement you have. Personally, I always said one year would be my limit, but he couldn't wait to ask me & so we just changed our plans a little. Think of it this way - you will have plenty of time to plan the wedding which will equal less stress & money saved, if you use the extra time wisely to shop around for the best prices. So far, there really aren't any downsides to a long engagement except for the fact that I'm just anxious for our wedding day to get here! :) Congrats on your engagement & good luck with everything!
2007-10-21 05:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by sunflower 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have to wait 6 months to get married. We were recently engaged. I think that's too long but because I have to finish college and have enough time to prepare a wedding, we have to wait. I want a very small and simple wedding so it won't take too long. I can't understand being able to wait 18 months to get married. I can't wait for my wedding day!
2007-10-21 05:10:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rockit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you think you'll be ready. My husband and I were engaged for about 14 months before we married. We knew we wanted to wait at least a year, and then I wanted a summer wedding, etc. which kept pushing the date farther back.
2007-10-21 03:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We will be engaged for 16 months before we walk down the aisle. 1.5 years used to be longer than average, but now couples are drawing out their engagements and this is becoming more common.
1 year is still a very popular time frame. Do what's best for you and your budget. 18 months should give you plenty of time.
Good luck!
P.S. More than 2 years is *generally* a bad idea. Don't prolong the wedding much longer than that for multiple reasons.
2007-10-21 00:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I got engaged two years before our wedding date.
May 2009 sounds like an EXCELLENT time.
You have plenty of time to save up and look around for sites, photographers, caterers, etc.
Start setting aside money per paycheck now into a wedding account. Use your income tax refund as well.
2007-10-21 07:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is totally up to you.. I am getting married exactly 1 year after my engagement
2007-10-20 23:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋