wedding or Courthouse
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withrespect
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slotpuppy
Ass-hole
withrespect
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slotpuppy
Ass-hole
I did? .....
Muttdog?
Same old WR, always confused. Yes I posted pics from Vegas on FB last month when I got married.
Homer J
Power Chord
We had a very small ceremony at my Bride's home church. Her immediate family plus her cousin's (who was her maid of honor) family. My immediate family. My brother was my best man. Then a nice reception at her parents house.
23 years later, neither one of us would change a thing.
23 years later, neither one of us would change a thing.
pelers
Active Member
I don't think it necessarily needs to be an either/or thing.
Hubby and I had a civil service on the shore of a lake. We went to the courthouse twice, to fill out the application for a marriage license and again to pick it up when it was ready. We had the mayor of my hubby's hometown perform the service for us.
It was a lovely service and we had a nice little party afterwards.
Were I to do it over again I probably would do a destination wedding and then throw a casual reception/party when we got home. Not that my wedding wasn't lovely, but it was 3000 miles away from my friends and family, most of whom were not able to attend.
Hubby and I had a civil service on the shore of a lake. We went to the courthouse twice, to fill out the application for a marriage license and again to pick it up when it was ready. We had the mayor of my hubby's hometown perform the service for us.
It was a lovely service and we had a nice little party afterwards.
Were I to do it over again I probably would do a destination wedding and then throw a casual reception/party when we got home. Not that my wedding wasn't lovely, but it was 3000 miles away from my friends and family, most of whom were not able to attend.
stockgirl
Stocki
Sweet 16
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I'm a pretty traditional person so if it's your first marriage, my *opinion* would be full-blown wedding vs. courthouse. It doesn't have to be lavish, but trust me, the memories from picking out the dress to the ceremony and reception are priceless. We had a big wedding and were fortunate to have friends and family members who were professional printers, florists, hair stylists, etc. so we (and by "we" I mean my parents) were able to cut some costs. You can still have a nice wedding and reception without going overboard. I just went to a friend's wedding which was pretty fancy and I'm sure the bride and most of the guests, myself included, will remember it for a long, long time. It still comes down to personal preference though. Good luck!
butterfly08
New Member
My husband and I were married at the courthouse. Our parents, siblings, and friends attended. I had another friend take pictures for us. To us...that's all we need. Still today I wouldn't change it for anything. I've been to and in a few weddings, they all have been wonderful. It's really up to you both... I know it's a hard decision! My family really wanted me to have a wedding, it's just not what we wanted.
Good Luck!
LuckyMe143
New Member
The mister and I and going to get remarried on our 10 year anniversary.(2 more years) We both didn't like our first wedding.Nothing went right.Family member were made because this person was coming blah blah blah. We are thinking just us in Vegas or a beach wedding with just the kids and us. Or even better ill just go get a boob job. Hell they last longer than most marriages....lol!
We had a court house wedding and were gonna have a big to do on our 10 year anniversary (could not afford a big wedding when we were first married and had no one to help). When our 10 year anniversarry came around we realized a big wedding was just not for us and would rather put the money to a better use.
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EmptyTimCup
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EmptyTimCup
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my wife and I got married at the Rockville Courthouse
had breakfast @ Ihop and went home
had breakfast @ Ihop and went home
Hank
my war
my wife and I got married at the Rockville Courthouse
had breakfast @ Ihop and went home
shocker
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stockgirl
Stocki
ETC.
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
A wedding is primarily for the bride. IMO
If you want to bring a church vs state slant to the discussion; a church wedding is what you want, to be joined under God's loving gaze. Obviously I don't know what I'm talking about when referencing the church.
If you just just want to make it legal, a courthouse will suffice.
Then when things are better financially, and or between the two parties, if necessary; you can plan a wedding. We all know the difference between a marriage and a wedding.
I'm originally from Long Island, where weddings can be downright ridiculous! My hubby & I are laid back people, we didn't want anything too crazy (that would cost 50k) nor did we want a courthouse wedding. We had our ceremony and reception at a country club on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and had about 90 people there. We only had 2 bridesmaids/groomsmen (didn't want the drama of a big bridal party, lol). I'd have been happy getting married on a beach somewhere in paradise but there were a few elderly relatives on both sides of the family that we really wanted to be there and they wouldn't have been able to travel.
Bottom line is......do whatever makes YOU happy and what your budget allows. It's YOUR day, not anyone else's. To me, it's insane to go into a ton of debt for a 6 hour event. But my wedding day was more important than just getting hitched in a courthouse (plus hubby did that his first time around lol).
Bottom line is......do whatever makes YOU happy and what your budget allows. It's YOUR day, not anyone else's. To me, it's insane to go into a ton of debt for a 6 hour event. But my wedding day was more important than just getting hitched in a courthouse (plus hubby did that his first time around lol).
JenniferCNJR
Member
Well???? What did you decide OP? 