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Amandamanda
Savvy August 2021

Just found out we are expecting, and my due date is our wedding date!

Amandamanda, on November 12, 2019 at 9:19 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

Our dream wedding is set and booked for next august, which happens to be exactly during my giving birth window. this is such a beautiful blessing of course, but do we rush the wedding or push it back a few months? just wondering what others would do in this situation? thanks!

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Latest activity by Samantha, on November 13, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    Devoted November 2019
    Emily ·
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    Because it’s possible the baby could come early, I would at least look into or inquire on moving the date. If your venue is booked all the Friday/Saturday/Sundays you want don’t be afraid to do a Monday. Then people can still travel if they need to and not have to take too many days off. However, you cannot please everyone.
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  • Stefanie
    Devoted December 2019
    Stefanie ·
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    Congrats! I personally would push it back a few months, to make sure everything is under control
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    Judith ·
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    Try to be married much, much sooner, so you will be more stable and settled when the baby comes. And recover financially from your wedding. If you need to scale things back for money reasons, do it when you reschedule. People will understand you have good reason. Weddings are a nice fantasy. But babies are real life. You need a reserve of time, energy, and money built up before you start.
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  • Ann
    Devoted September 2021
    Ann ·
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    I would push it back a few months!
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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    That depends on your views of out of wedlock babies. I know it’s an old fashioned value, but many people still believe you should get married before the baby is born. Is that something that’s important to you, especially since you were getting married anyway? Babies and weddings are two huge life events, and definitely a lot to take on at the same time. You’re going to get a lot of varying opinions asking here, but this is really a decision you and our fiancé need to figure out because the answer is going to be different for every couple. Good luck and congrats!
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    If possible I would try to move it up so that you will already be married and settle by the time the baby comes. If you move it back I think you may be stressed with a new baby and trying to finish up last minute wedding details.
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  • Laine
    Beginner February 2020
    Laine ·
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    I wish we were married before we had our son. I wanted to have my new last name on the birth certificate. It’s up to you if you want a belly in the dress or push it back. I will say emotionally, it’s overwhelming after having a baby... just some tips (:
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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    If you want a wedding then knock it out much earlier (even if that means decreasing the size). Then you can relax and focus on your last months of pregnancy.
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  • Vannesa
    Expert October 2021
    Vannesa ·
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    That is so exciting! I would push it back but also up to you on how you think you would feel.

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    Theresa ·
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    If it were me I would elope now, or have a very small ceremony, moved up significantly before the baby comes. Then, I would have a larger Celebration of Marriage Vowel Renewal on my 1st Anniversary, or some more convenient time, so that my family and friends could celebrate with us.

    Babies are exciting! But, also a big change. I agree with others that moving it back might be very stressful while dealing with a newborn.

    Congrats to you both!

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    I would move the wedding sooner! Cannot imagine being postpartum and having a newborn, AND trying to plan a wedding. Sounds like the wedding is the last thing you would care about at that point, honestly. Can you try to have it during your second trimester maybe before you’re showing TOO much and not at risk of giving birth? Lol.

    congrats on the wedding and the baby!! As annoying as the timing is, this is a good problem to have, both are wonderful blessings Smiley smile
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    Congratulations! I personally think pushing the wedding back or up would be a good choice!

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    Lady ·
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    I would probably move the forward and do it before the baby comes. Not for "omg baby out of wedlock reasons" but just because I think it would make your postpartum life much less stressful. Being a new mom is stressful enough and adjusting to a new person in your family is a lot on top of a wedding!

    I was only engaged for 6 months before our wedding date, it can definitely be done quickly!

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  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    I would push it back a few months or even a year! Your body is obviously going to go through changes through pregnancy, but will also change a lot after, so you don't want to rush anything, and you can include your new baby in the joy of the day! Also, you can "fully" enjoy the wedding day (i.e. if you wanted to partake in any cocktails, etc.) if you wait until after the baby arrives!

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  • Amber
    Dedicated October 2020
    Amber ·
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    I would personally push it back about 6 months to a year. That way you have time to heal mentally and physically and you can drink if you'd like.
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  • Samantha
    Dedicated April 2021
    Samantha ·
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    If you push it back, you could have your son or daughter be apart of your big day Smiley smile

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