Marriage!! How do i plan it??

Question

Well i just want a simple wedding. We will soon be heading to Iraq and we want to get married before we leave. So far i have planned that we should start of with marrying in the court, then after iraq, a huge traditional mexican wedding. My question is how would i go about planning a court wedding? Should i go all out...or just go and get married, then him and I go eat at a fancy place, or celebrate it with friends?? anyone...

Answer 1

A simple wedding is probably best. I'd get a pretty nice dress and tux for you and your hubby, then, make reservations at a fancy restaurant. A couple's day-at-the-spa getaway would be awesome, if you wanted to add a luxurious touch...

Answer 2

Take a deep breath and re-read your question.  You want something simple.  Go with that.

First off, talk with your fiancee and see what your budget is.  Then talk about how many people you'd like to witness your marriage at the court.  It's very possible to have a nice wedding and dinner after.  You say you're going to have the huge wedding after Iraq, so keep this one small and intimate.  

Good luck.

Answer 3

It's completely up to you.

I assume you must be stressed out about the many things going on in your life, so don't add to the stress if you don't have to. A small courthouse wedding and a small celebration with family and closest friends is perfectly fine. You can even have a courthouse wedding and then a romantic dinner for the two of you, but keep in mind that the parents and your best friends might feel left out if you don't invite anybody to the courthouse.

You know your and your friends best, so it's completely up to you. It would be tacky to ask for gifts twice, but it won't be tacky to have two celebrations if the first one is small.

Answer 4

We wen't to the court, dressed up a bit, with his mom and bro, and my friend as witnesses.

Afterwards he went back to work....

Later that night, the family (6 of us) went to Outback, and celebrated with delicious steaks!!!!

Jan 2010 (hopefully) we will have our 'religious' wedding...

Answer 5

This is one of those instances where I think it is okay to have a small court house wedding and a traditional one later.

If you are going to have the big wedding after Iraq, it is probably best to do the court house wedding with just the two of you (maybe a couple of close family and friends). Your family and friends will understand why you have to do a quick wedding now, but if you have two blow out weddings, it will just come off as you looking for gifts or attention.