He will be leaving for boot camp in a week and wont be back until April, and our kid is due in January. And we need to be married so that he can have more contact. So we want to celebrate in June when the wedding was going to be. How would we do this?
2007-10-30 12:40:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You'd go to the justice of the peace at the courthouse or you could have a private ceremony somewhere, like a park, or someone's house. You'd plan your reception for when he gets back. You could even do a public vow renewal at the big party - it'd be almost like a wedding. If you want more info, please email me.
2007-10-30 12:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will do the same thing that thousands of other couples have done.
You can have a simple ceremony by a minister or judge or district justice or some civil servant (justice of the peace) before the Groom leaves. You can have the ceremony at your home, at someone else's home or at the court house or the judge's office or the minister's office. The wedding ceremony can be conducted privately or you can just have a few friends and/or your parents there (it's your choice).
And when the Groom returns from military duty you can have "a second wedding ceremony and reception." And since you are already legally married you will not have to obtain another marriage license BUT you can have the party (wedding reception) that you never had.
The Bride can wear a wedding gown and the Groom can wear a tuxedo. You can have bridesmaids and groomsmen and a flower girl dropping petals. You can mail out wedding invitations, carry a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and order a three tiered-wedding cake. You can hire a DJ and a photographer and order an album full of beautiful wedding photographs.
And you will also need to hire a wedding ceremony officiant/minister to conduct your second wedding ceremony.
Make sure you tell the minister or ceremony officiant when you contact them that you and the Groom were legally married several months earlier (when, where, and why). The officiant will also ask to see your Certificate of Marriage (your legal proof of marriage).
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant/ A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-10-31 06:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Navy wife. sounds like you will have to have a quick wedding with a justice of the peace or at the court house. But I would hold off celebrating next summer. Why not wait until your 1 year anniversary.You will have more money, you and your baby will be settled in housing, etc. That way you know exactly what your going to need for that special day.
If you want to email me go ahead. I can give you all kinds of details about planning a military wedding on a budget. Good Luck.
2007-10-30 20:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by dietitian4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you would already be married it would be a party to celebbrate your marriage rather than a reception.
So plan it as if you were planning a big party. Estimate your number of guests, find a place for the party and book it as soon as you can. Then you can figure out what you want to do for food, caterer, finger food or party platters from your local supermarket. Don't forget a DJ or live band. You may want a photographer, or instead you could have the disposable cameras on each table. Then get your guest list together and send out invitations to your party.
I like the idea of you renewing your vows in front of everyone, that would be a nice touch. You could do this in the hall if you want, if not just have fun!
2007-10-30 20:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 60 days before you date send out invitations that say Mr and Mrs (name here) request your presence at the reception or celebration of the marriage, date, time, place... of Mr and Mrs. Please share in our joy.
Or just jave a wedding, you are just getting married now, I know two girls who did just that one for military reasons and one because she did not want to be pregnant in her gown.
Just wear a soft color and do not wear the vail over your face.
Enjoy
2007-10-30 19:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by MrsMagee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth are you writing in. It is so simple. You have answered your own question.
Simple
Get married prior (registry office) to your partner leaving and then celebrate on his return.( A full on renewal of vows) with reception
2007-10-30 19:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had several friends who were married under similar circumstances. They had a small civil ceremony just prior to their husband (and a couple of wives) left and then had a reception for everyone when their spouse returned.
2007-10-31 01:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a renewal of the vows ceremony, or just throw a party.
2007-10-30 19:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you go on with life as usual, but wait until he's ready.. pretty easy, huh?
2007-10-30 19:47:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just wait..
2007-10-30 19:52:45 · answer #10 · answered by Unbreakable Me 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋