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July brides, were getting married next month

Oh well, don't need to have a shower on the day now!!

When I was 18, I think I thought I would get married before I had chilldren, then at 24 I had two children 14 months apart but neither of us wanted to get married so we didn't. At 34 I had another baby, and still didn't want to get married then at 40, I woke one morning and decided I wanted to get married so at 41 with three children we are getting married. Until I woke up that morning I was adamant that I didn't want to get married but then, it suddenly felt right and other half agreed. I almost think I have waited this long so the children can be a part of it. One thing that did concern me, was that the children had a different surname to mine. It didn't bother me, but I was worried that they may have got grief at school and if they had have come home upset or had said at any time in their lives that they were having a hard time about us not being married we would have got married there and then but they never did. I think it depends on the couple if they want to have children before or after marriage, how they feel about it. Circumstances count into this as well. My first two were not planned (who would plan to have have two children only 14 months apart ), but I wouldn't be without them at all, they are absolutely wonderful and always have been. I don't think it really matters in this day and age, but what i would say, i would prefer my children to be married and settled before they had a family but if they weren't I couldn't say much about it, and would obviously support them all the way (but i think thats more to do with them wanting to be settled) . I'm not sure if it is so much old fashioned as just how you feel.

Your pictures are wonderful, congratulations

Thats lovely, and all the shirts look great too

Your pictures are wonderful and you have beautiful eyes.

Congratulations, your pictures are beautiful, glad to hear mum and baby are doing well, she is a gorgeous little girl.

It looks lovely on you, looks like it was made for you. Beautiful.

The dress is lovely, if you are so pleased at how you look and feel in it, go for it. Also it will be so sunny and bright, it won't look to dark at all. Any pics of you in it?

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I think I would use them, the first for girls/ladies and the second for boys/men. I think my three children would love the first (ages 18,17 and 7)

You looked like you had a wonderful time, those cakes looked wonderful, really professional. Congrats

Everything looks wonderful, you will have the most amazing day ever.

Congratulations, he is beautiful, absolutely goreous. That the third baby i've heard of this week, DH niece has also had a little boy. I do love babies.

Quote: Originally Posted by SoontobeMrsE Yep - FI and I fall into the age your are referring to. Both of us are 36. I have found that our life decisions and circumstances make our situation backwards from the traditional relationship you see with younger couples. We have the 2 kids, house, - we are not "just starting out". I think that as far as the planning goes, I find that I still am a stickler on a lot of the things I want in the wedding - practical or not. I think I have spent the least amount of money from anyone on this forum in that the dresses and shoes for me, MOH, 2 BM's and Flower girl cost less than $200. On the other hand, I would be willing to spend $200 on a cake to feed 30 people and $650 for a mariachi band for 45 minutes!. Go figure! I guess it just boils down to the fact that everyone has different priorities and wants. DW's are perfect choices for those that want something different. Heck, my life was non-traditional anyway - the DW is just our way to have something different and enjoy time with our families in an awesome location! Yes, I think this sounds pretty much like DH and I. We have done everthing backwards by having the children first, then the house, getting married whilst on holiday (so you have the honeymoon then the marriage) over a period of 20 years, but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

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Everything looks so lovely, your venue looks perfect, you will have such wonderful pictures.

I think it depends on the couple too. DH and I, when I got pregnant with our first, never intended on living together at all. We had two of everything, one at he's house and one at mine (we were both living with parents). When our oldest was born, my mum was due to go on holiday, so I told her to go, I would be able to manage in the house on my own (a lot of my family lived close by and so did DH, so nothing to worry about). Anyway, DH said he would just stay with me and the baby until my mum got back, but once mum had got back, she said to DH, you may as well stay if you want. So he did, so then another child and 8 years later we finally bought our own place and moved away from home. It has worked for us, still together and finally wanting to get married.

Or you could wear barefoot sandals, not problems with shoes whatsoever then.

I was quoted $170 pp, but I'm based in the UK so that could be why.

I am definitely more 'mature' first time bride. I'm 41 and DH will be 44 and this is the first time for both of us. I think I'm pretty laid back about it all. With me, I think it is something to do with age. I don't think I would have been so laid back as i am now, and I think I would have tried to please everyone then, but now I'm pleasing myself (and DH). We are doing what we want and not feeling guilty about it.

I know you can't do them more than 90 days before. I'm in the process of sorting mine out at the moment.

So sorry she can't be there, as others have said, she will be thinking of you on that day.

That's beautiful. I just hope my two daughters are as close as this when its their turn (they are also only 14 months apart). You have a wonderful sister.

She's so georgeous and such a lot of hair. So glad you and the baby are fine, and she's doing well. Keep those pictures coming, they are wonderful. Congrats to you and your husband.