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Hi Everyone.
First time post for me on Mrs2be!
Basically, me and my now fiance are together over 7 years. Have 2 children together.
Family wise, my parents do not get on. At all!! So trying to organise a wedding with all this family stuff going on.
When we first got engaged we talked about getting married abroad or eloping! Then decided we would have it here, but having second thoughts again.
So thinking of going abroad or eloping, just me, fiance and our two children. I was delighted when we got engaged and now trying to organise a wedding is getting me down as I am dreading the big day with my family.
Has anyone eloped or gone abroad to get married with just your children? We want a civil ceremony but just not sure what to do. Sorry for long post Just wanted to give a bit of info as to why I don't know what to marry here!!
Thanks,
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[MrsMul2B]

Hi hun. First of all big hugs to you. My thoughts on it are if you are dreading your day that much then go abroad. This is meant to be the happiest day of your lives not something to be dreaded. You need to start your married life together happy not sad or worried about families. I really think you should go abroad and get married how you want to, make a holiday out of it too. And if the family aren't happy with that throw a big party when you get back. You could even say that you couldn't afford a wedding here and didn't feel right borrowing money for wedding.
Hope that helps, and we're all here for you if you need to rant further or sound anything out!

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Thanks for the reply
We've definitely decided on abroad. Just need to decide on a country that we can have a civil ceremony in. Thats a good idea about having the party when we come back - Thanks!
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[viking]

A couple I know had their "secret" wedding here in Ireland - no one knew at all except for the witnesses (her sister, his brother) and the priest, they didn't even tell their parents! They phoned everyone afterwards and told them their big news. Fair play to them!
We considered eloping to Spain, but it wasnt possible for a church wedding, but I think it is possible for a civil ceremony! I think coming back and announcing the news would be so nice!!
Good luck with your decisions!

[Stary Em]

hiya hun your hvin such a headache take h2b you beautiful kiddies and go hav your day together, headache free!!! Im gettin married in lanzarote and i kid you not its the best decision we hav ever made. we hav no kids jus massive familys. I would be broke if i got married here. Not worth it. We hav a wedding planner so she has all the headaches for me i jus get the lads kitted out this end. HTH. If i can help any more fire away

[thehapennyinnlanzarote]

Hi Missies,

I am delighted to announce that I have just recently advertised on mrs2be, just a note to all brides to be who are tying the knot in lanzarote! We are offering a free bbq wedding aftershock party with a difference, for the day after your wedding, at The Ha'penny Inn, old town, puerto del carmen, our advertisement and webpage is listed under weddings abroad, and gives all details and photos of what the night entails.

Looking forward to chatting and answering any questions you many have.

thanks
fiona

[Angel_D_08]

I wanted to elope hun and it was just my H2B that convinced me otherwise, actually he didn't convince me he just said he wanted is family there so we decided on Lanzarote cos we love the place and are always raving about it to friends and family and it was a good excuse to have every1 go together.
If you feel strongly enough about eloping hun then go for it, you'll be the least stressed out bride ever. Throw a big party when you get back to celebrate.

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Thanks for replying Missies

We have decided on these two options

1) Civil Ceremony in Ireland - Have it in a different county from our own and book a nice restaurant or something for afters - havent gone into the finer details yet

OR......

2) Las Vegas!!


At least we've narrowed it down now

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[MrsMul2B]

Oh i'd love Las Vegas. We were only talkin bout that today. I'd love to do the tyical "little white chapel" and be married by an Elvis!! And I just love Vegas. Only spent 2 days there but can't wait to go back!