I would not change my date especially a symbolic dated to accomodate anyone - you will have your family present because they are "Your" family and they are obligated to support you and probably a few less guest because (let's face it) some will be to her wedding, but stick with your plans...the pastor's daughter is not more important than you - why should you have to make adjustments - let her make adjustments if that is the case. And on a holiday too - most families are together on holidays anyway so keep our date and celebrate with your family.
Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
How about moving it forward or back one day. This way yopur honeymoon will be on the anniversary of your meeting and that can be just as romantic! Would they marry you during church? A full mass ceremony even? We had a full mass ceremony but on the saturday.
[quote="nnwrigh"]While we have more leeway to change our date b/c our ceremony/reception locations are much more flexible, the date is symbolic b/c it will be our four-year anniversary. Also, if we change our date, we can pretty much count on our guest list growing again, but, these people are all close family, so it should
All those suggestions are great, however, I say don't change your date! Your family will be ther to support you and you can't accomodate everyone! It's your day and I'm sure that you and he pastor's daughter will have fabulous weddings. Most importantly, discuss this with your FH and you both agree on what you want to do. I wish you well!
I appreciate your responses, and as you can see, it is a difficult decision to make. I'm going to give it another week of thought and prayer before I send out my save the date travel packages.
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Gandhi~
It isn't a second reception. It is simply a reception. Plan it exactly as you would one right after the ceremony. I am so glad to see you are going to do the Bahamas trip. You can't give in on everything!
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A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Gandhi~
I would not change my date especially a symbolic dated to accomodate anyone - you will have your family present because they are "Your" family and they are obligated to support you and probably a few less guest because (let's face it) some will be to her wedding, but stick with your plans...the pastor's daughter is not more important than you - why should you have to make adjustments - let her make adjustments if that is the case. And on a holiday too - most families are together on holidays anyway so keep our date and celebrate with your family.
Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
How about moving it forward or back one day. This way yopur honeymoon will be on the anniversary of your meeting and that can be just as romantic! Would they marry you during church? A full mass ceremony even? We had a full mass ceremony but on the saturday.
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[quote="nnwrigh"]While we have more leeway to change our date b/c our ceremony/reception locations are much more flexible, the date is symbolic b/c it will be our four-year anniversary. Also, if we change our date, we can pretty much count on our guest list growing again, but, these people are all close family, so it should
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All those suggestions are great, however, I say don't change your date! Your family will be ther to support you and you can't accomodate everyone! It's your day and I'm sure that you and he pastor's daughter will have fabulous weddings. Most importantly, discuss this with your FH and you both agree on what you want to do. I wish you well!
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I appreciate your responses, and as you can see, it is a difficult decision to make. I'm going to give it another week of thought and prayer before I send out my save the date travel packages.
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Gandhi~
With prayer, you will be guided into doing exactly the right thing for you and your FH. I wish you much success.
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37
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Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
I have a resolution. My FMIL has agreed to have us a reception at home for people who can
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Gandhi~
It isn't a second reception. It is simply a reception. Plan it exactly as you would one right after the ceremony. I am so glad to see you are going to do the Bahamas trip. You can't give in on everything!
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Rosetta, thanks for the advice. I think you have me mixed up with someone else though on the Bahamas trip!
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Gandhi~
Rosey the trip is burrsbride....not nn
Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
Charly you are definitely on duty!
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37