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We're considering popping down the registry office to get hitched

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BatCrapCrazy · 23/07/2014 12:21

DP and I have been together 7 years, have 2dc aged 3 and 4. Have been desperate to get married since DC1 was born but unexpected things seem to crop up making this impossible.
We were planning on a small wedding at home next year but the house we are buying has been held up further up the chain so god knows when we will be able to move in and do the work that is so desperately needed.

We are considering getting married in the registry office in the next few weeks before I go back to school with just our parents and siblings present and then maybe go for a nice meal somewhere.

Would we hugely regret this though? I'm not keen on weddings - I find them very boring. But I'm wondering if I would regret this in years to come?

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Heels99 · 23/07/2014 12:26

Sounds lovely. If you decide in future you want a big party to celebrate your wedding, you can have one! Doesn't sound like you will regret it, it sounds simple, stress free and charming

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captainproton · 23/07/2014 12:31

We did this and we didn't regret it. We got to celebrate with our loved ones, got to save a bundle and had zero stress. It's sounds like you have a lot going on in your lives! Are you sure you are up to planning a massive bridezilla wedding?

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PostHocErgoPropterHoc · 23/07/2014 12:31

We did precisely this 7 years ago and haven't regretted it so far :) It was a compromise - I wanted to elope Grin

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sonlypuppyfat · 23/07/2014 12:41

We did this we had three guests. After we got married we went for a meal then back to ours for some bubbly. We even took our own photos. It was a lovely day and we are just as married as anyone who has a huge do. And we didn't get into debt.

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 23/07/2014 12:43

We did that - registry office and parents/ sibs - nice meal then home for birthday cake as it was ds 1st birthday. He is 10 soon and we have no regrets Smile go for it.

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Legionofboom · 23/07/2014 12:45

It sounds perfect and you can always have a house warming party when the house is finally ready. You may well enjoy the party more without the added stress of it being a wedding.

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BatCrapCrazy · 23/07/2014 14:26

I think deep down I would love the excitement of dress shopping etc. But we really just want to get married and get it done. Argh. We have an appointment at the registry office on Monday to give notice of marriage etc.

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jas1978 · 07/09/2014 10:55

I don't think you will regret it. Your close family and children will be there… what more do you need. I think it would be lovely. In a year to come and when your house is renovated and you feel you want to celebrate it, just have a massive party at yours. People wait for honeymoons you will be waiting for a night do. I love that idea x good luck

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rach2713 · 07/09/2014 22:35

Hey me and my partner were goin to do that but thought we would regret it so planned the biggish wedding. I get married on the 1st November and let me tell you there has been nothing but drama from other people not being happy at how things are today was the last straw both me and my partner both looked at each other and said we wished we had just gone and done it are selfs then had a party then there would have been no dramas go with what's in your heart and bot what people are telling you

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mouseblue · 04/10/2014 15:19

I was so pleased to read all those messages. I'm planning to marry my partner of 20 years next year (planning to proposed on Xmas Eve!!) with just our two children, our parents and siblings. I never wanted a big fuss or stress and also plan to have a big party for friends once we get our extension done and have room to dance!

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