Military Brides — The Knot Community

any one in OK?

KendallR10 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:51:41 +0000

I have a friend that has to rehome her dog. She wants it to go to a good home and I'm just trying to help her out.

And the award goes to...

calindi — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:31:26 +0000

Sami, for being the most thoughtful Knottie!!! You know how I was saying I was a bit down due to some medical issues and being unemployed and home alone and bored out of my skull while I wait for scary test results? Well, Sami decided to cheer me up! I got the most thoughtful package yesterday, filled with homemade cookies!!!! Made me smile super big, and I had something tasty to munch on while I watched reruns on TV all night by myself.

Who did something thoughtful for you recently? Have you done anything thoughtful for someone? Is there an award you want to give out to someone in your life (good or bad)?

DD'd

kyrgyzstan — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:57:37 +0000

DD'd because FI asked me to.

If you guys wouldn't mind deleting your posts I'd appreciate it.

Can we not DD OPs? Strange.

sofiabrian

zimgsgirl26 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:37:21 +0000

Your siggy pic is gorgeous!

NEX/PX

amh04 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:45:22 +0000

Has anyone used the NEX (Navy Exchange or AAFES/PX) for their wedding flowers/invitations? If so how was the experience, did you find that the products were cheaper (I know they don't have tax). Are they pretty easy to work with/understanding?Thanks!!

first timer

KendallR10 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:08:26 +0000

Is that an engagment picture in your sig?

Excited! Future Navy Wife...

HeatherIz2011 — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:08:29 +0000

Getting married in October and plans are finally coming together. Can not wait to be his wife! Marrying a Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and was curious to know how many more brides out here are marrying a Chief.

Greeneke on TV?

Beachy730 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:56:10 +0000

I was watching Say Yes to the Dress Bridesmaids tonight (thanks Shan), and could have swwoooon this was you! I actually had to come look up your profile to double check the real name.

http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/say-yes-bridesmaids-bring-on-the-bridesmaids-videos/

I'm not sure if this will take you right to that video or just the video page, but click on the video called "The Muff."

Upcoming E-Photo Help!

calindi — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:32:11 +0000

So we're taking e-photos in August, and I'm trying to figure out outfits! I don't want to be too matchy-matchy, but some idea of what would coordinate well.

We're planning on taking outdoor photos, some near a lighthouse and some at a vineyard.

I want at least two outfit changes - one more formal and one more casual.

I bought this gorgeous blue dress with ruffles on the bottom that I'll probably wear as our formal outfit. I was thinking of putting FI in a white button down, dark jeans, and his nice black shoes. He doesn't want to wear his uniforms for E-photos - his choice, not mine.

For casual, he's got this awesome Nautica polo shirt in like teal shades. I was going to have him wear that with khaki shorts and flip flops - what should I wear? I don't really have a flattering pair of shorts myself. Should I put him in jeans instead? Or a different look entirely?

Please feel free to post inspiration pictures!!!

pre deployment leave wedding

brittanybee26 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:59:19 +0000

My fiance and I are planning to get married before he deploys. I know they are supposed to get leave before they deploy, but has anyone been in the situation where they were supposed to come home on leave before they deployed, and then didn't? Our wedding venue is being really flexable with the date which is great, but i'm worried about him not coming home at all before he deploys! Should i worry? and are they able to request it, or do they have to take it when the rest of their unit is taking pre deployment leave?

random question

KendallR10 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:10:32 +0000

If FI and I we're both in the military, we're to have a baby and decide not to get married, but still be living together. Would that make us single parents and undeployable?

*Disclaimer: this is not us. We do plan on getting married at some point. We do not have a kid or even one on the way. It is just a random question

We found out...

LetsHikeToday — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:27:55 +0000

we will be headed to Georgia! I told you we'd see if H got a bid today and he did. It's not Washington which was sounding better and better everyday but I get to stay an east coast girl for now :-)

Wedding Date & Deployment

julieadamski — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:04:51 +0000

Hello all! :)

My FI and I just got engaged over 2 months ago and we're having a tough time settling on a date.
My parents have made their wishes very clear that we give our engagement ample amount of time and they really don't want us to be married before 2013. With that being said, as of now my FI's unit is scheduled to deploy in October of 2013. And we all know the military...that will definitely change! I have my heart set on a spring date, and so far May 26 is sounding good. But is that too close? It's memorial day weekend and we live in Chicago, so popular venues book VERY quickly especially on high-demand weekends, like ours. So we need to really be looking and booking a venue ASAP. Any thoughts? He's National Guard if that helps.
Then again one of his buddies in his unit told us not to worry about the deployment date, but I definitely don't want to lose any money with deposits and such. Thanks ladies!!!

NWR glad this changed

zimgsgirl26 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:34:01 +0000

http://thestir.cafemom.com/in_the_news/122759/soldiers_who_kill_themselves_deserve?utm_medium=sm&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=likeyourkids_fanpage

I page I liked on Facebook shared this link. Glad this changed and wanted to share it with ya'll

Kind of a lurker..

natalieervin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:12:45 +0000

Hi ladies. I have introduced myself before but I haven't been on the boards a whole lot. Fi and I are getting married on August 20, 2011 in TN. We are currently living in SC. Here is our problem. We leave this station in September and go home to TN for about a month, then head to NC. The military will not move us from TN since we aren't already married right now. We have very few things in our apartment now. We have a couch, TV, and mattress and box springs plus our small things, like clothes and such. In TN we still have a lot of things at our parents houses that we want to move with us to NC since we will have a house there and more room. Plus TN is where all the showers will be held which is where the gifts are being stored currently. I was just wondering if any of you ladies had found a good moving company that isn't to expensive? Thanks so much!

Help a military couple!

hquick01 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:10:01 +0000

Hi everyone! I'm asking you for your help.

My fiance and I were chosen as finalists in a Miltary Wedding Package giveaway and we're really hoping to win! My fiance is finishing up his last year at the Naval Academy and I'm one year out of college. We're planning a June 2012 wedding, before he gets deployed. We're paying for it ourselves, because our parents are unable to afford it.

If you could take less than one minute and vote for us I'd appreciate it so much! Vote for HEATHER & TRAVIS on www.baysidebride.com ... there is a poll on the right hand side, no registering or anything. THANKS SO MUCH & God Bless!

Heather & Travis

Hey everyone!

LetsHikeToday — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:44:21 +0000

Hey there everyone! I post on other boards and came in here today so wanted to introduce myself! I'm M and my H is T. We got married on June 25th. H is in the Navy. Right now he is recruiting but on Friday, we will see if he got his sea duty bid. Cross your fingers for us :-) Have a great Wednesday!

AW: Best FI Ever!

calindi — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:12:57 +0000

So I've been feeling mopey the last few days... I have a friend and her little boy visiting and have overstayed their welcome, I've had some medical problems and I'm worried about some test results, and I'm of course missing FI since he's 500 miles away. It's normally fine, but when I was getting a biopsy done the other day, I was just so upset that he wasn't there to hold my hand and that I don't have any close enough friends here to ask to come wth me. It was a bummer.

Anyway, he sent me FLOWERS!!! He's felt so bad that he can't be here during all this and that I'm really not happy, so he sent me flowers.

I love that man so darn much. He even listens - I love hydrangeas and spray roses. Gorgeous!

Calindi

SamiJoeB — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:06:35 +0000

How'd it go?! I've waited all day to hear about your interview!! Check your email Crazy!!

reenlistment help?

KendallR10 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:16:11 +0000

I have a friend that was active duty AF. He got kicked out for drinking and now wants to reenlist. He was told he needs to go to a place and have them certify that he is sober. Does anyone know where he needs to go?

His recruiter is on leave and gave him the wrong number to the place. any guidance on where to good would be helpful

any ideas?

sclawrence11 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:28:53 +0000

Well me and my FI already talked to our town firehall to have our reception there. Only this early because my dad mentioned it to his friend who works there...well it was all set up then my mom tells me that she saw somewhere that this couple had there recpeiton are the brides parents house and it was a bbq...she wants us to do that..my FI likes that idea but idk if i do..how do i tell them that i dont liket hat idea without sounding controling.

little worried..

sclawrence11 — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:21:37 +0000

Well ladies im a little worried. me and my fiance just found out that he has to go overseas in june 2012..that kind of ruins things i think. our wedding is planned ofr may 26, 2012..and we already got our honeymoon all planned..he wants to get married before he leaves but all of our invitations say may 26th. any advice would be great..thanks

Long Time Lurker-First Time Poster

mykaela — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:39:12 +0000

Hello all, I am currently engaged to a sailor and have been for two very long months. Long because he wants to be the one to tell my family, you know ask for permission and their blessings. I have never kept anything from my parents for this long. He has been putting it off mostly because he didn't want to do it over the phone. We had been planning on visiting my family this summer but we found out his grandfather is very sick. In case anything happens while my FI is deployed, he wants to spend as much time with him as possible. He gave me the option of going home or going back east with him and I chose going back east with him.

I already have a lot planned and ready to go, mostly because I wanted to do as much as possible before he left so I could get his imput. I guess my question is how long should I wait before I reveal these plans to our families (his doesn't know either...a few friends know but thats it) with out it seeming like I rushed into everything with out thinking? I don't want him to tell my parents (which will hopefully be tonight since he gets off early AND my parents aren't working late tonight) and then announce next week that we have our venue. What would you do in this situation? I would like to just tell them we have been engaged but he still like to ask their permission and FI doesn't want it to seem like he is being disrespectful. What would you ladies do?

Kara and Sami

Beachy730 — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:35:21 +0000

You both have PMs.

wedding colors that match his uniform

sclawrence11 — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:55:16 +0000

I'm newly engaged to a soldier in the army..My fiance won't help me figure out what colors will go with his uniform he has to wear for the wedding..i beleive its his dress blues he has to wear but not sure and he is no help..lol anyone have any color ideas that might work. im so lost on this part

New here :)

littleissa86 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:37:27 +0000

Hi!

My name is Melissa and I'm 25. My SO/FI is 27 and we've been together for almost 4 years.

About 16 months ago, SO/FI decided he wanted to pursue his lifelong dream of joining the Army, and after a lot of research and talking to Army wives, I decided to follow him along on this dream. In December, he will leave for OSUT and we begin our Army adventure!

We are not officially engaged (meaning he hasn't dropped to his knee and put a ring on it yet) but as far as mentality is concerned, we are engaged. We plan to get married in November of this year by a JOP with just our immediate family (due to when he's leaving for the Army and knowing we want to be married before he goes) and then have a VR with the traditional ceremony and reception the following year. We've already started planning the big one!

Just looking for new ideas, a place to chat about wedding stuff without overwhelming the SO/FI, and to get new perspectives on things!

Marriage ceremony over a year later??

StephLovesTom — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:32:02 +0000

I need some advice ladies!My husband and I got married in a courthouse last September, just the two of us, no family. He's in the military and it was what seemed best timing wise. We weren't going to tell any of our friends or family and were going to have a wedding ceremony a year later when timing would be better for us to travel back home. Then...
We found out we were expecting! So we ended up letting our families know we were already married (my mom was so mad she couldn't be there). A lot of my family (very big & very close) was kind of upset about it, they really wanted to be there, which I understand. I told them about our wedding plans for the year after, everyone is super excited, as was I...
Now its only months away from our "wedding" date and my husband has been told he may not get leave because of training, and following that he may be deploying. But he may not. Everything is very up in the air right now, and wedding invites generally go out within 3 months of the wedding. We're at the 3 month mark now, and they're not telling us whats going on until the end of June to mid July.By the time he gets back from the possible deployment it'll be around the time of our 2nd wedding anniversary. I feel like its too late at that point and its kind of depressing as I always dreamed about having a white gown and having my father walk his only daughter down the isle. Before I agreed to a courthouse wedding i explained to my husband how important a wedding was to my family and I, how my parents got married in a courthouse with the intention of having a wedding someday, 24 years later they've never had any kind of celebration for it & how my mother seems kind of sad when she talks about it.
My question is, do I wait and see and hope we can have our wedding (which now will be outdoors as all reception sites are booked), or do we post pone it until after he comes back from a deployment over a year after our actual wedding date? & if we have a "reception" how do we word the invites?

calindi

KendallR10 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:31:25 +0000

Did you have your interview yet?

Going down a few dress sizes before the wedding

123penny — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:03:40 +0000

Hi ladies, I just wanted to say that I started a weight loss consulting business just a few months ago, and I am attracting a lot of soon to be brides. This business is my passion, I love getting people healthier and leaner. My clients are so excited about their weight loss and I am excited for them. I love, love, love, my new business!

Penny

Engagement Announcements/JOP?

littleissa86 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:08:35 +0000

FI and I have been together for 4 years and are finally getting married in November, about a month before he leaves for OSUT for the Army. Our plan is to do a JOP wedding with our immediate family in November, then the following year have the traditional ceremony and reception when he will have leave and we have the money/time. Our family and friends are extremely supportive of this, which has made it a lot easier!

We want to send out engagement announcements to the friends and family we plan to invite to the traditional ceremony and reception letting them know that we've gotten engaged, plan to have a JOP wedding before he leaves, and then have the traditional ceremony and want them to be a part of our special day. We don't want to hide the JOP wedding, but we want people to know that when we have the traditional ceremony and reception that we want them to be there to help us celebrate with our loved ones.

What do you suggest for the wording on the engagement announcements? We're struggling with the right way to word it so that it sounds appropriate and succinct. Have any of you ladies done this, and how did you handle it?

Thanks in advance for your help!! You have no idea how much we both appreciate it!

-Melissa