How long before marriage???

Question

ok i have been dating this guy for 5 years and we just got engaged last december? how long do you think i should wait til i plan a wedding? i just dont know about the timing and the outside or in...theres just so much stuff to think about! any ideas??

Answer 1

You need about a year to plan a good wedding, so aim for around August/Septemeber next year. It will go quick. Dont drag out the engagement for years tho!!

Answer 2

You've been together five years, so have it both when you can afford it and in the season you want it.  Want a Christmas wedding and can afford it this year?  Why wait?  Can't afford it for a couple years?  Do it then.  

Answer 3

You know what I met my husband in March of 07. We got engaged in July of 07. and we got married in January of 08.  I love my husband sooo much. I knew we were going to get married the first time we met. I don't think that there is a certain time when you should start planning you do it when it feels right to you and him of course.

Answer 4

My wife and I started living together the day after we met and got married 3 months later.

You do what's right for you and your fiance, not what everyone else thinks you should do.

(We had a family barbecue in June and took 15 minutes out of the barbecue when the JP showed up - then we went back to the barbecue.  It was nice to be able to let the 3-year-old twins be kids during the ceremony - they were in another part of the yard, so they could still yell without bothering the adults.  Try that in a church.)

Answer 5

I planned my wedding in 1 year starting week after he proposed. The time allowed me to pick everything I wanted and nothing was rushed. I suggest you go to the bookstore and buy a wedding planner, it will help you with all your timelines. Good luck!

Answer 6

I think it's absolutely acceptable to start planning now if you feel like you're ready to tie the knot.

Have a long engagement if you just want to enjoy this phase of your life.  You've been together 5 years.  It sounds like you're sure.  You've got plenty of time.

Answer 7

some people will wait for a year before having the wedding and some 6 months. but you need to think about what you want and he wants. like the cake. some cakes will take 6 months and other 3 months. and the dress, if you get it custom it might take a long time. and where are you getting married? some places are booked solid for months and months. so make a list of everything you two need and want. then chose when is a resonable time to get married. and congrats!  

Answer 8

I think this is really something you need to discuss with your fiancee instead of a bunch of strangers. Alot of girls get the misconception that the planning is all up to them...include him!  

Answer 9

I would  wait like two years that way it gives you a year to think about everything and get some ides and make sure this is what you want and another year to actually plan everything so that way you wont feel rushed.

Answer 10

tons, 1st congrats!!!

2nd- decide if you want indoor or outdoor, if out door either april so ur guest will not get to hot and you will have pretty colors plant around you, or september again good temp and the leaves will be blazing colors- so pretty. personally i like outside and those two months! also i would start planing early so you dont end up stressed. Remember this is your day that you and your love are going to say your vows nd devote yourself to each other threw mind body and soal. you want it to be perfect and you dont awant to be stressed. hope i helped and i hope you have the wedding and marriage of your dreams!!! best of luck to you and god bless you and your soon to be husband!