Hello Ladies,
I'm here to ask for some advice! My husband and I were dual active duty military. We got married at a courthouse last year in March, but were never able to have an actual ceremony to celebrate with friends and family. Everyone knows and wants to celebrate with us. Both of our families are super excited for us. Due to constant deployments between the two of us, it has made it nearly impossible to ever get around to having an actual ceremony. I've known plenty of friends (military) who were married in the courthouse then had a ceremony later down the road. But for us, it'd be nearly two years after our marriage before we'll get to do anything because i'm deployed AGAIN! I'll be out of the service early next year and I was wanting to plan something to celebrate. The thing is, now I'm torn and wondering if I can have a 'wedding' ceremony, since i've already been married for so long? I guess its just a guilt thing... a wedding ceremony even though we're already married? I did do research and found out about a marriage blessing ceremony but it doesnt seem to be like a wedding.. I dont know if that makes sense, But any advice is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you in advance! God Bless!
Re: Marriage Blessing
It doesn't have to be wedding like. Plan a kick ass party with plenty of food and drink. Have a small vow renewal ceremony thrown in.
Both ladies have really great advise. I would just host something like a nice BBQ or something along those lines. Just use it as a way to celebrate your life together. Sort of like I am getting out of the military and we are starting a new phase party (if that makes any sense at all).
Good luck oh and stay safe!
What if you pushed it back a few more years, and have a 5 year vow renewal ceremony? That gives you plenty of time plan something really awesome! I guess that's what I would do. Otherwise, the other girls had great ideas and advice. Good luck, and yes, as crown said, stay safe!