Having a wedding while being pregnant

Question

I have a 16 month old son and I am 15 weeks pregnant with twins. We were planning on getting married in November but I will be 30 weeks and I know I will be very large. We are debating on doing a shotgun wedding in Sept. or planning one for October. Should we do this or just wait until I have the twins (I am still holding weight from my first so I would rather be pregnant and getting married than super fat). We have been wanting to get married and I also need the insurance just in case there are any complications. I have insurance now but my fiances is much better. Please give me your suggestions. I have been planning the wedding and getting so excited!!! It doesn't bug me that I will be huge and pregnant. I already have my family and I just want to make everything official!

Answer 1

Hi Stephanie and congratulations on the babies and the upcoming wedding!

To be honest, if it was me, I would much rather get married being pregnant, than put it off.  You will be so busy with twins and another toddler you won't have any time to plan.  And, to try to get back into shape to fit a certain mold of what a bride should look like....well, that probably won't happen either.  You will be so busy and exhausted.

So...if it was me, I would go ahead and get married in September or October (whatever month you prefer).  They make so many beautiful maternity wedding gowns!  Check them out.  Or, if you are not that big, you may even be able to wear a regular gown that has an empire waist.

Good luck with your wedding plans and the babies!

Answer 2

Have your wedding in September.  

Answer 3

I would just go down to the courthouse and get married and have a nice big reception with friends and family.  

Answer 4

I would go to the courthouse to get married- like... now, hehe :)  Then hold a recommitment ceremony and reception later on in the future. Good luck & congrats!

Answer 5

Most women pregnant with twins deliver right around 30-32 weeks; they rarely make it near to term.

Plan for a wedding in September or October.

Don't run off and get married and skip the wedding if that's what you really want. There are no do-overs!  

Answer 6

Get married as soon as possible, just do things simply.

Answer 7

I think you should have a small wedding, ASAP before you are all tired and worn out with the pregnancy.  It will be a good idea with the insurance, and you will be married before the twins are born.  I cannot imagine having a toddler and twin babies and trying to plan a wedding!  Good luck with both!

Answer 8

i think you answered your own question, dear.  get married as planned.  you will still have ten weeks until delivery.  And, you will be the talk of the town.  Everyone will want to have a little chat with you, touch your little tummy, ask if he is the father of the baby (of course they will ask that behind your back), tell your hubby to take care of you, coment that you are eating for three, etc. etc. etc.  I think you should just get married when you are thirty weeks pregnant and not worry about a thing.  Make sure your dress fits, though.  You should worry about that.  But, no one will be looking at your size.  They will be looking at your beauty.

Answer 9

For practical reasons, it's better to do it sooner rather than later.

If you can plan it in a short amount of time, it's better to have a wedding that you can enjoy while you still feel comfortable enough to move around.

Women who carry twins often have to be put on bed rest or require additional medical attention, so having the additional insurance will definitely help.

Off topic, but kind of relevant- some insurance plans don't cover pregnancy and delivery if you were already pregnant when you started the insurance plan, since it's considered a preexisting condition. Make sure you check if you'll be covered before you drop your own insurance plan.

Answer 10

first Congrats! i think you will need a wedding planner. alot of people are finding that it is more economical.  and if they see you walking in, with twins in your belly they will immediately try to take advantage of your situation.  be persistant and calm during this process.  You can have a nice small wedding on a nice budget.

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Answer 11

You should get married now.  If you are not sure then just wait until the babies are born :)

Answer 12

me and my fiance were also going to get married in November then i got the news that i was pregnant and will be due in November, so i moved my wedding to February reason being i want to enjoy my wedding to the full and feel like a princess, but if you dont mind being pregnant at your wedding i think you should go for it, and have fun.

good luck, all the best and congrads