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Intros, please...

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Re: Intros, please...

  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Saturday, December 10, 2011

    # Times Previously Married:  1 (me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids: 1 (adorable 2 year old:) ) (me);  None(FI)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      7 months. To be fair though, we've been friends for 6.5 years. We were friends before I got married the first time, and things just never worked out for us to date. We've always had that mutual interest though.

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    2 years, 2 months.

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Everything seems to be going along smoothly. We've booked the hall & photographer, are in talks with the pastor at the church, getting ready to start pre-marital counselling, I'm doing most of the DIY work, and I just got the contract from the DJ.

    Next major project to tackle?
      Invitations. We have to set a time for the reception & wedding so I can start making the invites. I've already been doing a little at a time, just to get the ball rolling so I'm not going crazy when its time to send them out.
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  • LizdcLizdc member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  April 23, 2011 # Times Previously Married:  0 ( me) 1 (him) # Kids: I have a son ( didn't marry him) and he has a son from his former marriage How long did you and FI date before engagement?  First time around 4 years. This time not long when we found each other again we weren't going to let go How long between first date and wedding date? 22 years :-) I was engaged to him 18 years ago. Also we eloped in dec courthouse. It was an amazing day I will always cherish. Entirely about us no one else. Now we are planning a beach wedding for our families and a few close friends. Planning is going ok. Secured a beach with an amazing pavilion because of a cancelation. Got a dress ( j crew wedding dress sophia perfect for a beach) tickets to fl for us plus my 9 year old still need buy plane ticket for his son. I am thinking of DYI flowers and we are DYI food and drinks. We are doing a early afternoon ceremony followed by a nice champagne picnic likely with cupcakes, strawberries, and nice picnic food. Anyhow this board and the budget board seem to be the perfect place for a low key technically vow renewal 38 year old mom married too / marrying the guy I should have decades ago. How's the wedding planning going?  Next major project to tackle? 
  • edited December 2011
    Hello,
    I dont know if i really fit in on this form! Me and My husband have been married for eight 1/2 yrs now! We did the JOP 10/24/02 ! We are renewing our vows and im getting the big wedding I want! With ALL of the big stress! I hope Its not a problem if I post here!
    Wedding Date:  Sat October 15, 2011

    # Times Previously Married:Both of us one time- to eachother

    # Kids: We have three children

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      Our first wedding we were only together THREE months before we got married!

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    almost 9 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     So far, so good. Other than I have a MOH who when we went to look at wedding dresses for ME.. She took the time away from ME to try on wedding dresses! It seems to be all about HER!! I found myself kind of going bridezilla on her.. Ive had to change my BM and MOH dresses THREE times because "she didnt like them" So i went and picked one I love the other day and didnt allow her to say a WORD lol

    Next major project to tackle?
      HUGE issue.. Because we are already married, And my husband didnt grow up in the church we are having a hard time finding a church that will renew our vows! Ahh HELP
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  • wonderful174wonderful174 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Saturday, Sept 24, 2011

    # Times Previously Married:  1 each

    # Kids:  I have 3 (16, 20, 21), he has none.

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      4 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     5 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Good!  Place is booked, photographer and caterer, too and have the dress!  Still need a DJ and someone to perform the ceremony and a florist.  No major issues yet, but PLENTY of time for things to go wrong.....

    Next major project to tackle?
      DJ and Florist
  • babes15babes15 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  August 24, 2013

    # Times Previously Married:1 (me); 0(FI)

    # Kids: 1 (me)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      1 year

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    3 years and 6 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     okay so far

    Next major project to tackle?
     Reception Venue 
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Saturday, May 12, 2012

    # Times Previously Married:1 (me); 0 (FI)

    # Kids: 2 (me - boy 4; girl 5);  1 (FI- boy 2)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      5 months

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     15 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Just started honestly. Colors have been chosen, date has been semi- set (pending all the venues we choose are available).

    Next major project to tackle?
     Engagement photos. We are slated to take those next Saturday
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  May 19th 2012
    # Times Previously Married: once for both of us

    # Kids: 2 (me);  2, plus 2 grandkids (FI)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      3 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    4 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Just got started -- Stay tuned!

    Next major project to tackle?
     Engagement pics!!!  :)
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Sunday,Sept 25 2011
    # Times Previously Married:  3 (me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids: (me); 5, plus 4 grandkids (FI) 4

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      9 months

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    18 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road? No not realy have a very simple wedding.
  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date: Saturday December 3, 2011
    # Times Previously Married:1 (me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids:2 (me);  2(FI) all kids are grown up plus 1 dog and 1 cat

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      6 years
    How long between first date and wedding date?
    7 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Better than I could have hoped for.  We have the church, the reception site, the caterer, the photographer, the DJ, my dress, the invitations, the favors, the centerpieces,
    Next major project to tackle?  Flowers and decorations
  • edited December 2011
    Hi, I'm Sarah. Nice to meet you all.
    Wedding Date
    :  fall 2011

    # Times Previously Married:1 (me). him (0)

    # Kids:1 deceased (me) him (0)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
     we were always 'interviewing' each other as potential mates. And we were essentially engaged about a year after we met.

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     about 3 years.

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road? 
    We've picked a date, and made all the major decisions. Hopefully it's a smooth road from now till the wedding.

    Next major project to tackle?
     we just need to put down the $ for the cruise
  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome, welcome ladies!  I've been remiss in keeping up with all of the introductions.  Wow!  We have a great group ...

    @katchiruian:  Good for you on getting the prenup done.  And it seems you have everything done, well except the dress.  You'll find one, no doubt!

    @tdq: I think it is wonderful that your FI is involved in the planning.  Good deal!

    @NeverSayNever: How's the progress on the invitations?  I'm a sucker for letterpress.  I will end up spending twice as much on invitations as I spent on my dress.  Ridiculous!  But ... I  got an inexpensive dress so that I could splurge on my dress.  LOL!

    @MrsHansonSoon: What about one of the museums for a kid-friendly venue?  I lived in Boston for 2 yrs while in grad school and seem to remember there are scads of museums that rent out their space.  Good luck!




  • epicurekimepicurekim member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Saturday August 20,  2011

    # Times Previously Married:2 (me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids:3 (me)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      1.5 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     2.5 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Ok so far, just the usual "everyone else telling us what we are doing wrong"!

    Next major project to tackle?
      Invitations, favours etc. Have everything designed, just have to put it all together.
  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  not officially set yet, but summer 2012 is what we are going for

    # Times Previously Married: once each

    # Kids: FI has 2 (17, son & 20, daughter), none for me (yet!) aside from 2 furbabies

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      4 months

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     about 1 1/2 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road? Nothing is officially being booked yet, but I am already looking at venue ideas, dresses, etc.. a bride can't be too prepared!!

    Next major project to tackle?
      setting an official date; getting engagement pics done (neither of us had them our first time around)
  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow!  Okay, apparently the last time (just a couple of days ago?) I checked out this thread to welcome more newcomers, I completely missed the 2nd page of posts.  Yikes! 

    Welcome, welcome to everyone.  Enjoy the board.  There are lots of experienced 2nd (and 3rd) timers.  Congratulations on your engagements.  Good luck with your planning!
  • edited December 2011
    I'm Teresa.

    Wedding Date:  Friday, July 8, 2011

    # Times Previously Married: Once for both of us.

    # Kids: 3 (me);  2, (FI)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      5.5 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     9 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     So far, so good.  My florist has become like a sister.  She is my doc and our officiant.

    Next major project to tackle?
      Invitations, hopefully I can get those done in a couple of weeks when I have my spring break from school.  I'm taking a day or two off from work to tackle wedding stuff.
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  • southofnormalsouthofnormal member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding date: Monday, 9/24/12 Previously married? Once each Kids? We are happily child free! But we do have two cats. Date before engagement? Just over 3 years How long between first date and wedding? Almost five years. How's the planning? the wedding is in a year and a half so not a whole lot of planning yet. We do know that we want to get married at an historic lighthouse on Lake Huron but have not sent the deposit in yet - not much competition for Monday wedding dates. ;-) Major project? We are trying to decide on wedding rings. I like white gold, hhe likes yellow, etc :-) It's not important to me that they match, but it is to him.
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  • Ramiau3Ramiau3 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Wednesday, Feb 29. 2012

    # Times Previously Married: 2(me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids: 3 (me);  none (FI)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      1 year (to the day)

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    1 year, 11 months, 19 days

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Just got engaged, this past weekend!  The biggest bump is my family.  We aren't very close, but I would like them to be there. 

    Next major project to tackle?
     We picked a date.  Now just to find a venue we love and able to do a mid-week wedding.
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  May 5th, 2012

    # Times Previously Married:1 (me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids:1 (me);  3 boys, (FI) 1 girl and 1 boy

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      1 year 3 months

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    2 years 5 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     So far, so good.  I have my dress ordered and we have our venue for the wedding and the reception.( Same place)

    Next major project to tackle?
      E-pics. I want to get them taken in May.
  • southofnormalsouthofnormal member
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    edited December 2011
    Ramiau3---we were going to do Leap Day in Vegas but changed to a location closer to home and a different day for various reasons. I'm still kind of sad about it. :-(
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Sunday, November 11, 2012

    # Times Previously Married: 1 (me); 0 (FI)

    # Kids: 0 for both of us

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?  3 years 

    How long between first date and wedding date? 4.5yrs

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the
    road?
     Just Started! I have literally been engaged 2 weeks! I eloped my first marriage...so this is my first wedding and I'm super excited to get to plan the event of my dreams!

    Next major project to tackle?
    I have no idea where to start or what I'm doing...so I have been researching planners. I have reached out to a few and visited one. I just want to make sure I don't miss anything...I want this time around to be perfect!
  • edited December 2011
    I'm newly engaged and new to the board. It sure does feel funny to be a bride again at age 52, but I feel just like a girl again!

    Wedding Date
    :  Saturday, June 18, 2011

    # Times Previously Married:1 (me); 1 (FI)

    # Kids:
    3, all grown (me);  2 (FI)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
    10 months

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    14 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
    We're just getting started, but I already have the dress; the shoes for me and my bridesmaids; the church; a reception venue; and an officiant.

    Next major project to tackle?
      We still haven't decided what time we are going to have the wedding! Bridesmaid dresses are picked out, but have to make appointment for fittings and to order them. I am doing all the flowers. This is a DIY wedding, so we will be making our own invitations. Have yet to decide wedding photog, but have someone in mind who is available. Need to do engagement pics. Still deciding on a caterer or doing the food ourselves, buffet style.
  • willbedebbiemwillbedebbiem member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Sunday May 21, 2012

    # Times Previously Married:  me-1, FI-none

    # Kids: me-1 (boy, age 8.5), FI-1 (girl, age 7.5)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      3 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    8.5 years (why am I waiting so long?!  I don't know....lol)

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
    We haven't done much more than talked about what we want and made a guest list (which is tiny by the way)...my parents are most likely NOT on the guestlist, so that could be awkward when they find that out..but we have decided to only include people that have been supportive of us and our family.

    Next major project to tackle?
      Choose a ceremony site/person to marry us and meet with the ceremony person...we have lots of time for everthing else.
  • edited December 2011
    My info.. Newbie here:

    Wedding Date:  Sunday, June 12, 2011

    # Times Previously Married:1 for me, 0 for FI

    # Kids: 1 for me, 0 for him

    How long did you and FI date before engagement? 15 months

    How long between first date and wedding date? 22 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Just me panicking ... actual planning is going well

    Next major project to tackle?  finalize photographer decision, then on to flowers
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Saturday, June 30, 2012 (not set in stone)

    # Times Previously Married: 1 (me); 0 (FI)

    # Kids: Zeros all around

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      2 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    3.5 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
    Going good.. just getting started.

    Next major project to tackle?
      Finding the venue!
  • jgreene15jgreene15 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am a little late in finding this board, but anyway....

    Wedding Date:  Saturday, April 23, 2011

    # Times Previously Married: 1 each

    # Kids: 2 each, all boys and we are all "J's"

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?  1.5 years

    How long between first date and wedding date?
     4 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     Everything has been pretty good, no real hiccups or issues (*fingers crossed*)

    Next major project to tackle?
      Just waiting for the day to arrive, and of course paying all the vendors :Money mouth
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Sunday, April 3, 2011

    # Times Previously Married: 3 (me); 1 (FI)

    Hi There,

    I'm Emily. 

    No Kids - Lots of pets
    2nd marriage for me, 1st for him
    Just celebrated 4 years together
    We were engaged over Christmas but we are just now starting to make plans. We'll see how it goes.  The hardes part is trying to mesh our styles together for a cohesive look.  He's country, I'm city.  =)


  • kholle13kholle13 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  March, 31 2012

    # Times Previously Married:1 (me);1 (FI) 0

    # Kids: (FI) 2 from a previous relationship / we also have 2 together

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      We talked about getting married within the first year of dating but I did not get a ring until we had been together for about 4 years.

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    about 5 years

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
     None yet. So far we are ahead of schedule with our planning. We'll see as the year goes by though.

    Next major project to tackle?
      florist I think. I also have to get some ideas to my cousin who is baking my cake.
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  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  September 26, 2009

    # Times Previously Married:
    1 (me);1 (hubby) 1

    # Kids: (hubby) 2 daughters (one in 20's) and (me) 1 son - so yes, we have two teenagers---erghhh

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      1 year to the date before he surprised me, and we married one year after that.

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    2 years to the date

    Next major project to tackle?  Selling the left over stuff that has been packed away in the garage
  • pinkcamo66pinkcamo66 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  May 26, 2012
    # Times Previously Married: 1me and 1FI

    # Kids: 2 me and 1 FI

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
     1 year and 11 months

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    4 years and 10 months

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
    Its been an eye opener as far as prices go.  My first marriage was tiny and in ex MIL home and parents paid for it all.  So after stressing out over the prices of things we found it cheaper to go to Colorado to get married. 

    Next major project to tackle? Signing the contract for the venue and lining up the rest of the vendors and reserving hotel rooms. now, since it will be a holiday weekend
  • edited December 2011
    Wedding Date:  Saturday, October 22, 2011
    # Times Previously Married: 2 & 2

    # Kids: 2(FI)

    How long did you and FI date before engagement?
      3.5 yrs

    How long between first date and wedding date?
    4.5 yrs

    How's the wedding planning going? Any blips or bumps in the road?
    Pretty good.  Having some trouble finding a dress.  Need to lose more weight :)

    Next major project to tackle?
    Finding a dress.  I found some I like, but don't want to order until I know my size.
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