My fiance is in Kuwait right now in the military. We very much want to have a traditional wedding when he gets back, but we also don't really want to wait that long. We would like to get married while he is home on his two-week leave in May (2005), but then have a full wedding shortly after he gets back for good (probably in January 2006). By full wedding, I mean wedding dress, wedding party, walking down the aisle, vows, reception, etc. Is this ok to do, to treat it almost as if it were our first wedding? Is there anything special we need to do with invitations or during the ceremony? Or can it all be treated like our first wedding?
Also, for getting married when he comes home on leave, we are going to get a marriage license, and have a close pastor friend perform the ceremony, and there will only be a handful of people there...what is appropriate attire for him and I? For the guests? Etc.?
Thank you for your help.
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Nov 22, 2004, 2:15 PM
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Re: [littlechrys] Elope and then have a real wedding later?
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Dear Elope,
Please be careful with your planning as once you marry, you are married. So, plan the wedding you wish the first time. It may be best to wait until your fiance is home for good to get married. If you decide to marry soon, you may host a belated reception within the first year of your marriage. Now you could host a vow nenewal after you are married, but these are not usually viewed as positive unless held for a bench-mark anniversary. And, these do not resemble weddings--no dress, no attendants. For any wedding, dress in the same formality as the event. Best wishes, Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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Nov 22, 2004, 7:22 PM
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Dear Elope,
I'm sorry, but I assumed that your wedding in May will be informal. If it is not, please let me know so we can discuss what would be appropriate attire.
Elope and then have a real wedding later?
