Our entire relationship started on 12-19. Perfect..2008 the 19th on a FRIDAY...10 years from when we orginally starting dating.
My question is.. is it to much to ask for guests and families to shell out $$$ and time less then a week before Christmas? I don't want to get 'no's becauses its holiday time.
HELP--- WHAT IS YOUR HONEST OPINION..Would you show up?
Should I change the date to President's week?
Being a teacher, I wanted to choose a holiday where I would be off. ie- President's Week, Columbus Day, etc.
BrideChrissy
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I think that you should go with the date that means something and is important. All of the important people who mean something will be at your wedding regardless. I see your point and understand but I would do what means the most to me and my fh.
ZuzusPetals
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Well, I'm in your situation! Our relationship started on Dec 14th but we will be getting married on the 15th beacuse its a Saturday. We are both teachers as well. We decided to stay home for the holidays and then honeymoon together during Presidents week. My family and friends seemed very happy about our December wedding. I asked them the same question, 'is it too close to Christmas' but mnay people gave us positive feedback. Some even said it will be a nice break from the holiday madness. Plus, you are giving people a lot of notice! Good luck! December weddings are so festive and romantic
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I say go for it!!! What a special date, just be sure to send out STD's well in advance. Hey- I am sitting here, HOPING for no's...
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There is nothing wrong with your date! Go with it! Being close to Christmas has nothing to do with it. People will not be upset by that! I think it's great to have such a special date as your wedding date. Don't change it!
Anyone who loves you will be there. Also, if the date concerns you send out STD's so people are well aware when the wedding is. I say go for it! I am getting married on my date bc in 06 that's when he proposed.
Danigrl28
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I think that the date should mean something to you. If people have notice about when your wedding is they will have time to plan ahead and save up if they need to. I got married rights after the holidays (Jan 8th), I just mailed out save-the-date cards and everything worked out great.
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So I seem to be unable to choose a date.
Our entire relationship started on 12-19. Perfect..2008 the 19th on a FRIDAY...10 years from when we orginally starting dating.
My question is.. is it to much to ask for guests and families to shell out $$$ and time less then a week before Christmas? I don't want to get 'no's becauses its holiday time.
HELP--- WHAT IS YOUR HONEST OPINION..Would you show up?
Should I change the date to President's week?
Being a teacher, I wanted to choose a holiday where I would be off. ie- President's Week, Columbus Day, etc.
This is will be your date forever and you should go with what is important to the two of you. It is your wedding, and those that put you of equal importance will be there on the special day december or not. I also find in december people are always looking for a party....something about that christmas mood gets everyone ready to drink and dance. Go with what you and your FH want and just give everyone plenty of advance notice.
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I love a Christmas time wedding, its a nice break from the hustle and bustle, ya know? Plus all the decorations are gorgeous.
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Definitely go for it!! I love the idea and I also love Christmas weddings. Send out save the dates in advance and you should be fine. All of the important people - family & friends - will not let the fact that it's Christmas stop them from coming. Good luck!!
TheMrandMrsof2008
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Thank you.. to all of you. I think I have decided...DECEMBER IT IS.. if you have any ideas let me know!
kathrynlinton
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I say go for it too.
The ONLY time I have heard of this being a problem was with one of my girlfriends, BUT that was because our OTHER friend got married the Saturday before. But I am sure it will be amazing and all of the pointsettas are gorgeous!!!
jenn122397
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I'm in that situation too. Also a teacher. We would be dating 10 years on December 23rd, 2007 (also the date we got enaged) but we decided to modify a lil since it's REALLy close to Chritstmas. We're going with Nov. 23rd, 2007, the day after thanksgiving.
Tiggeruth
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Go for it!! I am getting married the first weekend of January so i had the same concers about people showing up but you just need to go for the date you want
ant n tilde
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i would love to go to a wedding before the holidays i see no problem with it - i agree with everyone else, just send out STD's and the people who want to be there will be there!
I wish that i could have my dating anniversary - but I would have to wait til 2010 to make it a weekend! I am really sad about having a new anniversary - so i think you should hang on to yours!
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I honestly think you and FH should pick a date that means something to you. Don't worry about it being so close to the holidays. In my mind, it gives people even more reason to celebrate. If there are guests who are not going to make it because they see it as a burden, those are people you really don't want to have there because they don't understand the meaning of celebrating a marriage. Don't worry about burdening other people because you aren't. Go with your heart.
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Yay another December bride!!
I am getting married 12/29/07 and everyone has been very supportive of the fact and are looking forward to it.
I know that my parents and I have talked about how that Christmas will be very low-key and I wouldn't expect anything difference since they are paying for my wedding. I'm very excited to be getting married at Christmas time and I think everyone is sharing in that joy with me.
Plan YOUR day and enjoy!! SO happy we have another December bride! Congrats!!
mbm750
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I think December 19th would make for a wonderful wedding, and would have no problems with the proximity to Christmas. I agree with some of hte other posters that it would be a nice break from the holiday-craziness.
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Go for that date.......ppl who care about you will make a point to be there!!! They will have ample time to prepare thie budgets for your wedding and the holidays!
