Its pretty difficult to plan my wedding when Im married to a soldier. How do other military wives do it?

Question

On july 6th of 2007 I married my army soldier through court. Hes been in the military since 2003 and wont get out later than 2012. Hes leaving next year but not sure when and not sure when he returns. Its been pretty difficult to plan my formal wedding because of the army. I would love to do it before he leaves but theres not enough money.

Answer 1

Tell me about it!

We've had to change the wedding date due to "the needs of the army". I try to be patient and considerate because becoming irritated about it is not going to help. It's not your man's fault, if anything, I blame genious George.

I've changed location twice already, so it's hard to print invitations and put deposits on my venue.

Wait and be patient. I'm sure everyone around is aware of the drawbacks of his occupation and will understand.

Good luck

Answer 2

Was in the Navy for 20 years, been to many weddings. Try the base Chapel. You can do it on the cheap and also see if the Base Club has anything for Wedding, Good luck being a Military wife can be hard. I got married after i was in for 4 year and we have been married for 28 years so it can last but at times it takes work and love.

Answer 3

I feel for you that you didn't get the bells & whistles for your ceremony but you chose to go to the JP. You ARE married, so the ceremony doesn't need to be a major event. It will be a 'vow renewal' or 'marriage affirmation' NOT a wedding, make sure the person performing it knows that, too.

You can always have a nice reception.

The Army is his job and he goes where they tell him, when they tell him, and that's just the way it is. It's not the Army's fault you wanted to get married now and later.

Be happy you have the man you love in your life, and be greatful he's here.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Oh oh!!! Im a navywife. DEPLOYMENT SUCKS!!! I would try to plan a small get together for your immediate family and a few friends before he leaves to go on deployment. You can do something small intimate, and meaningful. With what they pay us.. our "big wedding" will NOT come true unless weve got money coming from outside sources. Email me. I will tell you what I did. Good Luck!

Answer 6

this may sound cheesy, but my parents did a simple wedding, potluck ceremony. she called a few of her girl friends and said do you have a peasant dress, preferably yellow, my dad had his friends dress in dress pants and shirts. they got married in a small church few friends and families, then everyone brought food and drink and they celebrated it in a friends home. not the lavish wedding that you probably dreamed about as a child, but its inexpensive, fun and the right people are there, you your husband and your family and friends that you love. simple can bring joyful memories.

ps they have been married 30 years. the ceremony isn't what counts the love is what matters

Answer 7

Well since you say you don't have enough money and you don't know any dates...why not save the money and wait until he has an extended stay home (usually after he returns from a tour)

Answer 8

go to the local court house and marry do the party later on.