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FutureMrs.C
Dedicated August 2020

Will i Regret Scratching What We've Planned?

FutureMrs.C, on October 8, 2019 at 9:27 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

Hi everyone,

FH and I are STRONGLY considering canceling our current arrangements - we went the traditional, bigger wedding route - and instead opting for a small ceremony up in VT (lots of sentimental significance). The only problem is.... we've already put deposits on the venue and the DJ, and paid the photographer in full. My dress has been purchased and is ready for me. It's a lot of money to throw down the drain and we will have wasted others' time that they could've used for other couples. Save the dates haven't been sent out yet, so at least there's that!

FH is worried that I'd regret not having this big shindig, but it's been months of these doubts and whenever I think about this big event it just doesn't feel right. But when I think about just saying f it, let's go do our small ceremony somewhere meaningful to us and do something for friends and family when we return... that feels right. I feel like I kind of dove into these decisions very early on in our engagement without thinking about what we actually wanted.

I don't even think I know what I want anymore. All I know is that I want to marry my fiance. What would you do?

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Latest activity by Cher Horowitz, on October 8, 2019 at 11:23 AM
  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    If the small ceremony feels right to you and your fiancé, I would absolutely go for it. If later down the road you start to feel regret at not having a huge wedding, you could always have a vow renewal with that same feel! It sounds like the small meaningful ceremony is what you really want, and you could also host a reception for all of your friends and family another day if you really want to Smiley smile

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  • Ivy ORP
    VIP October 2019
    Ivy ORP ·
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    Can you still go up to VT for the simple ceremony you want and celebrate at the booked venue with friends and family?

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  • Jocelyn
    Devoted December 2019
    Jocelyn ·
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    I went from planning a wedding for close to 150 people for 2020 to changing my mind in April 2019 and planning a small intimate dinner wedding for 45 for this December! The stress of trying to plan such a huge wedding was driving me nuts and i wasn't happy. Do what you feel is right. My best friend just cancelled her October wedding for 2020 for her to just elope this year. She got majority of her money back from vendors but not all since she had booked a lot /paid people off already. Do what feel right for you both. This is your wedding and you don't have to make others happy. I had to finally learn that i cant make everyone happy for the wedding, only myself plus future hubby. Good luck.

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  • M
    Expert September 2020
    Marcia ·
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    Just decided this weekend to scrap our wedding plans and get married in Vegas. Still having the reception in September as planned.
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  • Brandi
    Devoted July 2020
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    It depends. Are there any other influences to your decisions? Are you worried about money? Is the planning too stressful? Let’s start there. I wouldn’t want to waste money that’s already spent. However, I also was conflicted about the big wedding and a small, intimate ceremony. I wanted a small, intimate ceremony but wanted a big reception. We like to party and love family. So, there’s pros and cons toy must consider. If you look at the big shindig and don’t see yourself being completely happy, don’t have it. But, If it’s wedding stress that’s swaying your decision, take a moment and come back to it. You can always do a small ceremony in VT and still wear the dress and have a big reception later.
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  • FutureMrs.C
    Dedicated August 2020
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    Ooh That's a great idea. That way we won't lose the deposit either!
    Thank you all for the support and encouragement. I'll think it over a little more, weigh the pros and cons, and see what comes of it!

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  • Ivy ORP
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    You really can't go wrong either way as long as it's what you both want. Happy planning!

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    The decision is ultimately yours, but just wanted to share a bit from personal experience! FH and I originally wanted a small courthouse wedding. However, I decided to have a traditional church wedding in case I regretted it later.

    Let me tell ya, I regret even more not sticking with our original plan! It's been much more stress and money than I thought it'd be. If I could go back, small wedding for us!

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