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Has anyone planned a wedding in 3 months?

commandzcommandz
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in Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
I'll take all the advice I can get it!

We were going to get married in the fall...but fiance's father is deathly ill and probably (knock on wood) will not make it. I have heard of short engagements but I am thinking of all these things to do, but don't want to show my fiance' that I'm stressing.

Can you even book wedding vendors in that short of a time and not pay out the wa-zoo?

Thanks ladies!
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Re: Has anyone planned a wedding in 3 months?

  • shortgirltxshortgirltx
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I don't know what your budget situation is but II would try to find a venue that does everything or a lot more than just "Here's your room- the rest is up to you."  Also, delegate.  You can try to do this all on your own without asking your FI for help but you need to be able to lean on him and have his support.  It makes things a lot easier if you are able to be open with him and ask for his help so you aren't doing it all on your own (BTDT and learned from it!).

    Aside from vendors, I would try to get your dress chosen ASAP as they take some time to come in.
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  • BanannaPBanannaP member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    FBIL's wedding was planned in 4 months due to a similar situation (they're separated now, but that has nothing to do with the length of the engagement). And I was prepared to plan that quickly too, but FFIL passed away about a week before we got engaged. Basically, I think simpler is better. If you're on a time crunch, there's no time to mull over every decision, you just have to make one. FBIL's wedding had no dancing. It was a very simple ceremony at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden with a casual Mexican buffet reception. It was definitely not a lavish affair. And keeping the guest list small will make it easier as well.

    Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck. Believe me, I know how hard it is to be in that situation.
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  • almoyoalmoyo member
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    edited December 2011
    You may even be able to get things less expensively. If venues and vendors aren't booked by now, they will be counting that day as a loss already because of the slim chance anyone will be planning so quickly. Try to use that as a bargaining chip to get some discounts!
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  • desireedpdesireedp
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I have exactly four months between the date we got engaged and the day we're getting married. I'm actually enjoying the short engagement, I don't know how people do long engagements. I'm excited and I hate having to wait even this long to be married to Fi.
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
    2500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I think you can definitely do it.    If you have trouble finding a venues/vendors, consider a Friday evening wedding.   That is what we did and we have had great luck with availability and discounts with vendors because more often than not, they are not booked up on Fridays.

    Good luck!
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  • madiandcindymadiandcindy
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I am planning my vow renewal which is just like a big wedding in three months, started a month ago, the wedding is Feb 27th if you need help just ask, my venue is awesome its in lewisville
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  • kimandwilliekimandwillie
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    edited December 2011
    I will have 4 months also between engagement and wedding date. I definitely think it's possible. I think what has helped me a lot is the fact that I have kept it small (only 24 guests). I think I could have done more, but I wanted a small, intimate wedding.

    First things first, find a location!
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  • kcmedstudentkcmedstudent member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Look at Hotels or Country Clubs.  They do it all!
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