I recently got engaged and am in the midst of wedding planning. My fiance and I both want to have a ceremony and reception and have booked a site for next summer. After filing taxes this year we realized that due to our current work situation (going really well for me and he's having a hard time finding a job) it would make a lot of sense financially to be legally married this year and next year for tax purposes. We have already stepped outside the traditional bounds by buying a house together. Is it wrong to get married legally and then keep quiet about it and have the ceremony and reception just as we had planned next summer? Both of our parents support us getting legally married this summer, keeping quiet, and having our big wedding and announcing the timeline at the reception. Is this okay or am I way off base? Thanks for your advice!
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Apr 21, 2004, 6:44 AM
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Re: [lizkleps] Legally married vs. the ceremony
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Why wouldn't you just move the ceremony and reception up to this year?
Are you planning to be married in a church or other place of religious worship? You and your fiance should discuss the moral and religious ramifications of your plan. Is it really that important to save a few bucks? Think about how you'll feel about this decision in 10 or 20 years. Will that money you saved be a consideration then? What will you tell your children? Is this the example you want to set for them? All really good questions to ponder and discuss with your future spouse.
My suggestion would be to move the entire plan to this year or, if that's not possible, stick with your original wedding plans and be married (legally) with ceremony and reception the same day. Let us know what you decide and how it all comes to fruition. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Legally married vs. the ceremony
