Wedding bells


I am thrilled to announce that my eldest son will be getting married to his longtime girlfriend on the 1st August. This is also the day that my lovely daughter-in-law will turn 23.

They met in high-school (1st and only loves) and have been together ever since.  They are perfectly matched, both a little nerdy, both have similar interests, both love each others company, do almost every thing together and very much in love.

They had thought of having a biggish wedding with all the trimmings, but neither like to be the centre of attention and neither like the idea of money being wasted on weddings (both are very sensible with money). Instead they have decided to get married with only their parents and siblings in a private garden. It isn't everyones idea of a wedding (and I hope the family understands) - but for these two, it is what I would have expected. After the wedding we are going to enjoy a lovely dinner at a local Balinese restaurant.

With so many young people delaying marriage (many just want to travel these days rather than settling down) or deciding to live in a long-term defacto relationship, I am pleased these two have decided to tie-the-knot and raise any children they have within a marriage.  I don't mind them not having a big wedding, but rather dedicate their love for each other in a small ceremony that is important to them than not marry at all. 

And being a modern couple, they have decided to combine their surnames and create a new name - one name from each (my son has a double-barrel surname, so he will be dropping one of his names).  I don't mind this at all as long as they are both happy with the final surname.  


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  1. Wonderful news, Jo!
    Congratulations and many blessings to your family!
    Trish

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  2. Jo- I can't even tell you how thrilled that I am for you all. This is going to be so wonderful-- you will welcome your daughter in law to your family in a special way I'm sure. Please share photos from the wedding-- I want to see you all smiles on that special day.

    My very best wishes to the happy couple and to you all--
    Vicki

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  3. congratulations! and by the way your blog is nice love the header

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  4. Wonderful! That is excellent news! I don't blame them for wanting an intimate wedding - it sounds beautiful! :) Look forward to seeing some photos! x

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  5. Wonderful! A new branch in the family tree! What a blessing.

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  6. Congratulations! That is wonderful news!

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  7. Congratulations and many blessings to them!

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  8. Congratulations! I married young (23 as well) and I'm glad to see other young women are also deciding to marry sooner rather than delaying.

    Mary Ellen
    The Working Home Keeper

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  9. We had a very small "garden" wedding too. It was lovely - such a sweet, non-stressed memory. We've never regretted not going for a bigger more complicated affair! Hope theirs turns out well too.

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  10. Thankyou everyone for your very positive words. I will share the day with you later:)

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  11. Well, it looks as if I am a bit late to the party to send my congratulations to your son. This is so exciting! They sound very much in-love and very happy.

    Big weddings are not everything. Weddings are only for one day, but a marriage relationship last a life-time. So in my estimation, it's better for a couple to focus more on the marriage relationship than the "trimmings" of a wedding.

    Well, since they are private and are not keen on pictures, maybe you can let us at least see a photo of their wedding cake. :)

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    1. Thankyou Mara - I will certainly share some photos. I am just glad they have decided to get married, so many young people their age don't get married these days or see the need.

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  12. Jo, I've been out of action for a while, so just catching up on your blog. Sorry about my late wishes. Congratulations on becoming a mother-in-law! would also love to see pics:)

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    1. I'm very excited and its only just sinking in that I will have a married son.

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