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Is it possible to have a wedding ceremony while he is on Sea Duty
Hello all,
So my fiancé is a YN currently stationed to a destroyer that has a home port in Norfolk, VA. It is not going out for deployment anytime soon, just short underways I guess (I mean I'm just going based off of what he tells me which I know could always change). My question for everybody is, is it even possible to plan a wedding in the midst of everything? We thought about waiting till the end of his ship duty, but he decided it's best for us if we do things relatively soon. It's just getting so frustrating because I literally CAN NOT get a date nailed down, like not even a tentative one and you can't really plan a wedding without the wedding date....
Any thoughts or suggestions would help!
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Do you want to get married there, or at home?
You can plan a wedding without a date. You have to think far outside the "wedding box" though.... no putting money down on a venue, and give up a lot of the extras everyone thinks is a need. You only need a license, an officiant, and witnesses. You want the rest. I don't know what you consider necessary, and what you're willing to compromise on.
So, you have a choice, wait for a fancy wedding, or have a small quickly planned wedding. Many military couples get married on a courthouse at the duty station for convenience, then have a nice vow renewal and a reception once they can nail down leave dates. You simply must be flexible, or you will drive yourself nuts. Anything you see on the wedding shows or in the magazines (or even Pinterest) may be unworkable. Talk it over with your family, with him, see what is realistic, and what you can let go. Do you know a church which is flexible? Must your reception be catered, or would you be happy with potluck? I did a buffet for my niece for under $500 and it was lovely. Had it in the church gym, which isn't fancy, but it was very warm and welcoming and nicely decorated by her friends. There are a many options, you just need to be open to them.
Personally, I am not big on giving money to wedding planners and vendors, they overcharge, and you need money to move to where he is (Navy won't pay for it at this point) and to set up your new home. My "perfect day" was 15 minutes in Vegas, in jeans. LOL, one wedding picture, and it is of our backs. But 27 blissful years. No regrets.
Congrats and good luck.
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I found this about planning a Navy wedding in a week, and thought you may enjoy it:
http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/real-weddings-angelina-kevins-...
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