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Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on July 10, 2011 at 7:45pm

Sherri - I agree, those quick, small ones that everyone helps throw together quickly, are fabulous too.  It sure doesn't mean you are any less married just because you have a small wedding.  Personally, I think people get way too wrapped up in the huge, expensive weddings.

I have been thinking about your son today and keeping fingers crossed for tomorrow for him that everything works out as it should.

Comment by Sherri_M on July 10, 2011 at 7:39pm

I like the wedding on a cruise!  Next June is my 15th anniverisary, and I'm thinking about doing a renewal of vows on a cruise.  I've checked into some, can get pricey, but for a simple thing not terribly ridiculous! 

And for my two cents worth about getting married, my son and his GF (fiance--easier to writ GF) are planning a wedding for Oct--of course, tomorrow may change all that.  Either way, while I think they are too young, it's their choice and all I can do is support them.  I know people who waited till they were older and they divorced after a few years, and I know couples that were married at 19 and have been married for years and years.  It's up to the couple to work on the marriage and to not take each other for granted.   Depending on what tomorrow brings for my son, will have a lot to do with the wedding.  They may end up at the courthouse too...nothing wrong with that, and then later have a big wedding or just reception.  I do hope that whatever they decide to do, they will let us know.  I mean, I'm a momma and I sooooo want to be there to see their special day and I hope they will let us be included if it comes down to a very quick small wedding.  And many times, those weddings that are planned by everyone in a short amount of time, are just as beautiful and wonderful as those that take a year or more to plan.  so, good luck with planning your weddings, and remember, it is your day, as moms we want to help and be included, but ultimatley, it is your wedding day, so do it your way!

Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on July 10, 2011 at 6:45pm

Mama C - go onto restaurant.com to get discounted gift certificates for restaurants in the area.  There is an 80% off code right now: SUN

If you have never used it, what you do is find a restaurant on there that you would like to purchase a gift certificate for.  you can sometimes choose a $10, $25, $50 one.  When you click the one you want, it will say what the minimum purchase requirement is (be sure to read the fine print because gratuity is usually included in your bill when you eat there and they usually expire in a year).  then you purchase the denomination that you want for a discounted price, then add the code at check out for an even lesser price.  For example, you find a restaurant you want to go to and they have a $25 gift certificate towards a minimum $35 purchase.  the $25 certificate costs $10 but you use the code for 80% off and get it for $2.  So ultimately you save $23 off of a purchase of $35.  They work fantastic.  We have been using them for years and used several while we were in Charleston back in March.  I figured if I purchased to many and didn't use them, which did happen, then I wasn't out very much money and I saved a whole bunch for the ones we did use.

Also, do a search for discount coupons for Charleston.  It should bring up a dollar or two off of different things.  We really enjoyed doing the historic carriage ride.  I think they run about $20 per person, but I had two groupons so we paid half price.  Same for the battery/dungeon tour and for a ghost tour.  The plantations do get expensive, I will warn you.  Very interesting and enjoyable though and they are all non profits I believe so the money goes into restoration and upkeep so I don't mind that so much. If all else fails, stopping by some of the historic churches is free and very interesting.  hope you all have a great time.

Comment by Bandito's Mom on July 10, 2011 at 6:31pm

I like the idea of a cruise wedding.  My son and wife got married this spring before he goes to Boot Camp.  Partly because he wanted all the paper work done and they were already living together.  At first, they were thinking of marrying in secret and then a service later, or even just a courthouse wedding.  All I asked is that he not marry in secret, but at least let the families attend, maybe even just a small wedding in  a park.  Well, they did a wedding in the park, but had about 125 guests and most were from the list that the bride and groom made.  We all put the wedding together in 2 months and it couldn't be more beautiful.  The important part was that it threw both families together and we all had to help.  In the long run, I think will have made a better bond between everyone.  Amazing how important it also was to their friends that they got a chance to be at the wedding.

Comment by Binker & Bro: 2X Nuke Mom on July 10, 2011 at 6:11pm

Mama C--check out groupon charleston and social living charleston for discounts (I pick up a lot of our food vouchers that way--Hymen's even once); everyone has hotel/room favs but I always use Ramada on Ashley Phosphate because I negotiated a NavyMoms rate with them (59 plus one free for a stay of 5--ask for Alana to guarantee that because the one free isnt clear in their system) and they have free beer and box o wine during the week (and if you make friends with the bartenders sometimes on the weekend) and the breakfast is good and they have indoor and outdoor pools; Charleston Tea Plantation is cool (free mini tour and gift shop with all the tea you can drink--bus tour in the tea fields is $10), Firefly flavored Vodka distillery is close by (the wine is like turpentine but its an interesting venue--pay a fee but keep the wine or shot glass); aquarium is interesting--they have a "disneyesque" movie/show; Binker took us to Fort Moultrie because it allows you to see more and he finds it more interesting than Sumter (Confederates occupied here, if I remember correctly); Patriot's point is cheaper if sailor buys the tickets. Check out Gasbuddy.com and plot out the areas you will most need to fill up along your route--that way you know to stop at exit 30 because gas will be 40 cents more at exit 31. Those are my "off the top of my head" tips.

 

Comment by Binker & Bro: 2X Nuke Mom on July 10, 2011 at 5:55pm

here's my wedding take: I've been trying to convince Binker and LadyLove that getting married on a cruise would be really cool. They are both in the Navy so at sea would be interesting. Dont have to worry about venue cause its there; honeymoon, there; guests traveling and eating and buying hotel rooms, there; food and reception, there. Just put themselves on the other end of the boat and whalla! its over. Family pays for their trip and a minister perhaps, guests cover their expenses (which they do anyway), boat covers the rest. Maybe a whole Nuke family wedding cruise!

 

Comment by amanda on July 10, 2011 at 5:35pm

Just keep in mind that if you do get married in college, your financial aid will change. It might get better with scholarships for military wives though :) If your parents are on your financial aid, they might find out if you run off and get married too.

Comment by maryquitecontrary (1131 M) on July 10, 2011 at 5:15pm

I've also heard of people doing the JP and keeping it a secret and then doing the real ceremony - get the military benefits and no one gives you a hard time for having two weddings haha. Emily do you have an issue getting married before school is done? Ultimately it has to be yours and Aaron's decision. Of course you want to respect your family and include them as much as absolutely possible, but the military does complicate things significantly when it comes to marriage! You'll figure it all out girl :)

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on July 10, 2011 at 5:07pm

haha. I think that's a great way to spend your savings, Connie! :)
Yeah. I want a "real" wedding. I've been thinking about it a lot. But the whole schedule thing is going to be a pain in my rear. He'll finish proto in October and his leave will expire before Thanksgiving. So for all we know he could be gone by Christmas. We both like the idea of next summer (actually he said he wants a fall wedding), but we don't know timelines at all past this fall.  Plus, my mom is like dead set against me getting married before I finish my degree. I believe she told one person that "I wasn't allowed" I'm trying not to stress her out more than necessary (since she's already stressed enough as it is), but I also want to make my own decision. Which, Amanda, is the reason why I've even considered getting married and not telling anyone ;) Only downside is I love my family and I want them all there... Which with my brother's deployment schedule and Aaron's deployment schedule could prove impossible.

Comment by maryquitecontrary (1131 M) on July 10, 2011 at 5:06pm

Amanda that is my concern, too with the traditional ceremony - how do you book a venue when you can't give them a definite date until very close to it?! Good grief...seems like the JP is the only way at times haha

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