I am my wife’s second husband. She had a big church wedding the first time and a big reception. They weren’t married a year and they were divorced.
I married her in college and we got married by the justice of the peace in his living room and a few of my fraternity brothers came and signed the marriage certificate as witnesses.
We have been married almost 26 years.
I dated my wife in high school before she got married but weren’t serious. I wasn’t ready to settle down yet. Took me a few more years.
Yeah do it your way. I got married quick because I needed to apply for the green card and had to to avoid leaving the states. Didn’t regret it and I enjoyed married life! It didn’t work out in the end but it was a good time whilst it was good.
Most folk I know don’t even get married anymore. It’s one of those things these days. A simple wedding is good but I also like a traditional wedding if there’s free beer involved!
My partner and i have spoken about marriage. We’ve been together for 11 years. We’ve both decided that marriage isn’t worth all the fuss and bother that often goes along with it. We’re going to have a celebrant marry us in the presence of a couple of witnesses probably at home. I’m inviting nobody except the witnesses. I’m not buying a wedding dress or having any kind of party. We both want simple, easy and no fuss.
Pretty much the same for us @Sezbot241. My common law wife of three years and I want to get formally married but keep putting it off for financial reasons. When it’s done, probably in about a year, it will be a simple fun filled family gathering with party lanterns and that sort of thing in a back yard with some good home cooking or not. Depends on what my wife wants… Not really up to me.
My mum, when she married my step-dad, had a celebration much like you’ve described. I haven’t gone to many weddings, but it was by far one of the nicest. It was so relaxed and fun.
Congratulations! I think it helps to have it small or big. If it’s small, most people understand not being invited. Problems come as that medium size when some people are invited but not others. Enjoy planning!
When I married my husband I took a leap of faith - I met him, asked his sisters about him and consulted with God. Then a month later got engaged then another month later was married. This is the Islamic way - to not delay the wedding.
In my religion love comes after marriage. We’ve had our problems but are still together and I found I grew more fond of my husband over time.
Now I’m content being with him. He looks after me well and I look after him well.
It is all about communication and compromise and about give and take.
It’s not easy being married but it’s worth it. I love having a companion in my life.