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Amanda
Beginner September 2020 Alberta

Courthouse ceremony then ceremony and reception at a later date

Amanda, on July 11, 2019 at 15:22 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 5
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Okay so my fiance really wants to be legally married and does not want to wait until next year which is when we have our wedding planned for. Is it bad to do a courthouse ceremony first and then do another ceremony and reception like we originally planned? Will it take away from the special moments like my father giving me away? Will our families be upset over it? What would you call the 2nd ceremony and reception then if we are already legally married? What is other peoples experiences with this?

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Latest activity by Cliodhna, on July 19, 2019 at 05:31
  • Cliodhna
    WeddingWire Admin January 2030 Galway
    Cliodhna ·
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    Welcome to the WeddingWire community, Amanda!

    I would agree with Tori is saying it will only take away from the ''wedding day' if you let it.

    At the end of the day, you and your FS can choose to get married any way you like! Once you explain to your families your decision and why you made it, hopefully, they would be ok with it.

    Your family and friends can be a part of the vow renewal and celebrate the union then Smiley smile

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  • M
    Newbie October 2022 British Columbia
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    This is what I will be doing. I don't see anything wrong with it. We had friends do this. They married at the courthouse in front of their immediate families only. The following year they did a vow renewal with everyone including family from out of town. It followed the same as a regular wedding would. Honestly no one could tell the difference and everyone thought it was still special!

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  • M
    Newbie October 2022 British Columbia
    Mindy ·
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    .Not sure why double post

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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    Have a cityhall wedding and celebrate your wedding without the officiant present. The wedding itself can be a renewal vows of your marriage with your family and friends present. Celebrate with them after at the reception as planned. 2nd wedding is the way your looking at it.

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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    Hmmm - I don't think it's bad in any way whatsoever first of all.

    It maaaaay take a little bit away from the "wedding day" in front of friends and family BUT ONLY IF YOU LET IT!

    Families will find a way to be upset about anything so I wouldn't think too much into what they want or their opinions on it.

    I would call the 2nd ceremony and reception a vow renewal and a "very much anticipated celebration of marriage"! lol

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