Shotgun wedding

Why not just bring it all forward?

Does your venue have any last min dates?

We got engaged 3 1/2years ago and had a happy accident which pushed it all back, wished we just got it done quickly.

Oh and congratulations

We went to look at a gorgeous venue near Gretna but opted for a bigger, more local venue in the end. It was less commercial than the actual Gretna venues but cost a little more. Not sure if I am allowed to say the name but Google for a tower near Gretna.

Congratulations again!! This is fantastic after knowing how long you been trying etc

I don't have any ideas to help sorry but just wanted to say, do whatever you and your other half want to do. If you two really want to do it then do it It will be amazing whatever you do because it's about you and your partner and now you have a baby on the way which is amazing.

The only slight thing I would be worried about is losing money on what you already have booked/paid bit for? Hope you don't lose too much money

Congratulations! :o)

I'd go for it! Such good news and now you have something much more important to think about.

I'm so looking forward to our day and am loving the planning but when it comes down to it, it's about 2 people getting married and becoming a family, the rest is just unnecessary nice stuff!

She's says... Having spent the last hour online looking for the 'perfect' lace to use for invitations! Haha.

Gretna Green would be sweet. Or what about you and the essential people making a little mini abroad trip of it? Of course, sometimes that works out just as expensive as a proper wedding once you factor in flights and accomodation.

Or a mini break in the UK somewhere. You could hire a big lodge/ cottage between your group, have the wedding ceremony and make a bit more of an informal thing of it with all your family?

Whatever you decide, you'll have a fab time and the outcome will be the same! You and your husband and a new little baby on the way! :o)

Congratulations! I've had no personal experience but have heard that Gretna Green itself can be a bit like a conveyor belt with the number of weddings they have. Plus, it was a bit strange when we popped in for lunch on the way back from Scotland a couple of years ago and wedding guests were walking around with all the tourists. Having said that...it didn't put me off looking and thinking about it seriously. We've stayed at a lovely golf club in Scotland a few times which have some gorgeous lodges you can rent, from luxury 2 person lodges through to big gaming lodges for quite a big party. I know they do weddings and I'm sure there are lots of other places that do similar.

Congratulations! I agree with MrsPetal - see what your venue can do for you, you might be surprised!

Congratulations!

Yeah I'd bring it forward too. Even at Gretna green or your choosn venue

I just wanted to add that we really enjoyed our legal ceremony, it was quick but it was fun, what we wanted and with just a few people. Next year we're going to have a Blessing with more people and a bigger party. I think what I want to say is that having your wedding over a couple of years is a good idea especially if you combine the baby's arrival with your big party ? If you think it's right for you then do it..I loved my part 1.

Massive congratulations!!

My friend found out she was preggers after she'd booked her wedding. She ended up postponing her big wedding til later on and she had a small registry office ceremony then food and drinks back at her parents house. Despite her feeling a bit sick as she was only just over the 12 week point she said she actually enjoyed the small wedding much more than her big fairytale do later on.

Do whatever will make you and your OH happy - that's all that matters

Congratulations again CatShoes! Shotgun wedding and a super party later sounds like a great idea to me! Do you still plan on wearing the dress you bought? Just wondered... I've got not experience of Gretna Green and haven't looked into it but before we booked our venue we did consider going away somewhere and getting married and getting a cottage or something similar with close friends and family and there were some lovely ones around.

Oh yes of course! Sorry stupid question!?

Aw congratulations again Catshoes, lovely news I'm sure you'll be super happy doing whatever you choose and it's very true its a lot of money when expecting a little one, all your priorities will be on baba now haha Sounds a lovely idea keep us updated with whatever you choose! xx

Sure it'll all be worth it You'll definitely be occupied by mini egg & it means you'll have little bubba at the wedding!
Bet you'll be really glad you've waited when it comes to your big day, more time to plan & loads to look forward to. I think you've made the right decision

Glad you settled on something. I reckon you'll be so glad you put it back when the day comes. It'll still come round quick. Especially as you're going to have so much going on in the next 2yrs.