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Wedding after Courthouse marriage?
Hi ladies! I have seen a bit of discussion about this topic on here, but didn't find anything recent and I would love some advice. My sailor is in A school right now, and will be getting orders for C school or additional training within the next month or so. While we both really would like a traditional wedding ceremony and reception, we both just don't see it happening because there won't be a good time and it will be nearly impossible to plan. We'd love to wait until we can have a wedding, but of course we want to be married before his training is complete so that I could move with him to his permanent duty station. We have talked a lot about getting married at the courthouse here after his A school is complete, and then having a ceremony and reception in one year (if he is even able to, we might have to wait for that too). But sometimes I feel a little silly having a ceremony or even a vow renewal that mimics a ceremony... but him and I both really love the idea of a ceremony, having bridesmaids and groomsmen, etc. Any of you who have been in a similar situation, what have you done? Any and all advice and experience is appreciated!!
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Permalink Reply by garden gal on
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My son said at his A school they avoided giving overseas orders to sailors who were already married when verbal orders were issued, still needs of the Navy, but it did seem to make a difference ( as in no one who was already married was sent overseas but LOTS of single sailors were).
That was nice since as Anti M mentioned above those would have been unaccompanied orders.
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Permalink Reply by Bronco14 on
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Oh that is great! Hopefully he won't be going overseas for a little while, but that is very nice to know. Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Wildcat_girl on
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Bronco14, have you look at Pinterest and how to make a courthouse wedding more 'special?'
http://www.elegantweddinginvites.com/7-tips-for-planning-a-small-co...
Rather the just the standard courthouse make it more specialized in case a larger ceremony just doesn't work out. -
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I have to tell you me and my husband did just that we got married in a court house and we are having our real wedding later this year with the reception to follow. I think that was the best way as it makes it leagal and you can still have your nice church wedding later. as long as your happy thats all that matters.
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Oh yay! Thanks so much. I've really come to terms and actually favor the idea of doing it this way. I'm looking forward to the intimacy of the courthouse ceremony and a big party when we can. I'm glad to hear it is working for you and so many others!! Good luck to you and thanks so much for sharing your experience.
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Thank you. hope it all works out for you. Just do what makes you two happy thats all that matters
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