I changed my wedding date yesterday. A pretty big time change. And it's all because of:

a) This site.
b) Reality.

I have read about so many of you that didn't need a big wedding and I have seen so many of yall that just got married by a jp in a small ceremony. And I started thinking about it and was like "heck....that'd be a lot easier."

Then yesterday morning, I woke up and was like "Crap, I don't want to spend nearly 10,000 dollars on one day...and on other people! We could use that money ourselves!!"

Plus.....we all know there are no definites in the future with the military....mostly when it comes to dates, and dates on leave. I was really worried that he wouldn't be able to get leave on his own wedding date!

So, from April 26th, to December 29th....here we go! I'm excited...he's wanted it in December to begin with....and so now....it's just going to be me not going into meltdown mode! If yall have any ideas for me, now is the time to share. We are thinking just having family, and renting a banquet room somewhere in his hometown, which is central for all of the family. Decorating with white, silver, and red Christmas-like decor. Probably 50 people max which will just be family and a few friends.....

Yay for being spontaneous!

That's awesome congrats and hope it's an awesome day for you too!

That's great - congrats!!

:yahoo

we feel the same way about spending a ton of money, so instead we're going on a two week trip and getting married while we're there, just the two of us. I can not wait!! :smitten

I hope you have a great day!!! :bliss

Sounds awesome, and a nice, quiet after-Christmas get together for your families. And you'll be together for New Years! How amazing is that :smile Let us know how the plans shape up, I need inspiration!

Congratulations!!!!!!! i hope you all the best!!! small and fun are the way to go cause i see these brides who do big weddings and never have time to actually enjoy themselves. I had a little country bumkin wedding and it was the most fun thing i could ever imagine

congratulations!!!! i can't wait to see pictures =]

Sounds nice. Have fun.

WHOO HOO!!! I'm supposed to be in TX then!! :) Yay for December weddings!

April 26th is MY wedding day! lmao

WHOO HOO!!! I'm supposed to be in TX then!! :) Yay for December weddings!

AHHH! Will you be around to go!! It will be in Abilene! Please please please!!!?!?!?! You just made my day Felicia!

December 29th is a good day. It will be my son's first b-day. Congrats! I hope its a great day for you!

Sounds perfect! We are having a small ceremony when we eventually get married.

our wedding was SUPPOSED to be small...still kinda is..100 ppl/kids... but our wedding party...man! 4 bridesmaids/ 4 groomsman- flower girl & ring bearer...lol

Congrats! I totally agree about using that money for you guys to start your life together. Me and my hubby did the same thing and on the plus side...the wedding gifts were fabulous because my parents didn't pay for a big ceremony! :D

Well....we are now in the process of renting a precious little chapel to get married in. It costs more than I was wanting to spend, but my parents agreed to it and I was ruffling feathers by not giving in! I'm super excited about the wedding, but especially about becoming a Mrs. to this man.

AHHH! Will you be around to go!! It will be in Abilene! Please please please!!!?!?!?! You just made my day Felicia!

I will most likely be there!!!! I'm sooo excited!! :D

Congrats ! I am sure your day will mean just as much to you either way. :D

congrats, sounds amazing!

:congrats I'm excited for you!:D:cp

Thanks everyone! It's so nice to know that I have a whole little world of ladies that are excited for me without even knowing me!! I really really appreciate it!