Help! Sugestions pleas?

Question

My fiancée and I are planning on getting married next June. He insists on a beach wedding. He says he has always wanted one. I want that for him, but I am having a hard time planning it. We live in AR and are thinking maybe Alabama, he would love to go to the Caribbean, but we can’t afford to fly my son, brother, and mom. His parents can afford it themselves. If we do this he wants to still take a honeymoon (Definitely to the Caribbean) and have a reception. I think it is all too much money, but wish we could some how pull it off. Any suggestions? Also along in advance should I start planning? My future MIL thinks its to soon.

Answer 1

tell your husband that you can get married in the carribean, but your son, mother, and brother won't be there.  but you would do anything for him, so he can choose whatever he likes, and you will go along with it, as long as you can afford it.  and, if your family cannot make it, I am sure there will be other happy occasions in the future they can come to.  Remember, this is your day, and your husband should be happy.

Answer 2

My wedding is in Clearwater, FL.  We also wanted a beach wedding and looked at the carribean, but Florida turned out to be cheaper and easier for people to attend.  Plus it's much cheaper to fly from Florida to the Caribbean for your honeymoon.

BTW- It is SO not too soon to start planning, a year in advance is best and you are already at 10 months.

Answer 3

go to the carribean and get married the two fo you.  then have the reception at home when you return!

Answer 4

Maybe you could have a church wedding here, or whatever type of ceremony that you want so that all your family could be there and then when you get to the Caribbean do a small ceremony with just the two of you while on your Honeymoon. Otherwise, if you guys decide firmly on a Carribean wedding I would just plan on waiting til you have the money to do it the way he wants it.

Answer 5

Why not have the wedding/reception in AR, then for your honeymoon you guys can go to the carribean? This way you can enjoy your day at home with friends and family - then afterwards both of you can go relax in the carribean. Maybe you could even plan a special ceremony for just the two of you on your honeymoon.

Answer 6

It's definitely NOT too soon to start planning. June is the high season for weddings, with everything being at it's most expensive, and most difficult to book. Many brides have reserved space, gowns, etc. for years ahead of time in order to have a June wedding.

Do a little online research. Get hard copy on price estimates for gowns, flowers, catering, travel and hotel expenses, invitations, transportation, attendants' gifts, favors, etc. Make a copy of this and present it to your FH. Men need visuals, and when he sees the actual budgetary requirements, he'll be able to face reality more easily. You might want to make a copy for our FMIL too, since she is already sticking her nose in. Traditionally the bride's family pays for the majority of this, with the groom's family covering the rehearsal dinner, license and certificates, officiant fees, and such.