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The Modern Pregnant Bride
So, you’ve found out the good news and you and your partner want to solidify your commitment. Gone are the days of the “shotgun” weddings when a pregnant bride meant marriage through pressure or even coercion. Today, attitudes tend to be more relaxed, and there are no longer reasons why a pregnant bride should not have a typical “white wedding” like her peers. Pregnancy is considered to be a condition to be proud of, and not to be hidden, and there are more maternity wedding dresses on the market that are stylish and are not necessarily designed to conceal a pregnancy (however, wedding dresses can be made to de-emphasize a growing stomach, if this is what a bride prefers). There are more options for the pregnant bride than ever before, and since more people are appreciating the beauty of pregnancy, a pregnant bride can walk down the aisle with pride.
Take It Easy
Many people decide to get married as the result of a pregnancy, although fewer people are feeling pressured to make such a move. Many relationships grow stronger when a woman becomes pregnant, and these couples may wish to express their commitment through a wedding ceremony. In any case, a couple need not rush wedding plans just because a bride is pregnant. This means that you can plan your dream wedding, complete with custom handmade wedding invitations and your ideal wedding venue without having to make any sacrifices. You could have a Vegas wedding or a Paris wedding, and not feel stressed to get the big day in before you start to show.
Fast Plans
Although the social stigma of a pregnant bride has almost diminished, some women still prefer to be slender brides and to walk down the aisle without a protruding belly. For these women, wedding invitations, the wedding dress, the wedding announcement, the wedding registry and all other arrangements need to be made as quickly as possible. This may entail a lot of stress, but if you manage your time wisely, proper preparations can be made with a well-organized schedule and friends and family who are willing to help out. You might want to set up a wedding website with a chat that will enable you to communicate with those who are helping you.
First, you will need to contact the person who will be performing the wedding as soon as possible, and to make the officiator aware of your condition. Pick a date early and it might help to choose a Sunday or a less popular weekday to ensure a place at a wedding hall. A wedding locator can help you find the right time and place. Delegate tasks to others, and choose someone to come up with wedding shower games or unique wedding favors. Try to do as much as possible by phone and e-mail, and avoid working with caterers or musicians who will not quote a price over the phone. Keep your bridesmaids to a minimum, and let them choose their own dresses. Finally, you will need a honeymoon to unwind from the activity of planning a wedding on short notice, so enjoy.
The Dress and the Ring
As a pregnant bride, you might worry about whether or not the wedding dress and ring you choose will fit on the big day. Of course, pregnant brides grow in more ways than one, and you might worry that your belly or your swelling fingers may make those perfect items unusable. First, if you are planning your wedding before you “show” you will need to work with the best wedding dress maker or designer you can find. Tell her about your situation, and ask her to design something that can be altered. You might want to make more room in the dress and have her “take it in” a week prior to the wedding to ensure that it will fit. On other hand, if you do not mind “showing” and are taking your time, maternity wedding dresses are more widely available now than in the past. Then again, you will not know how you will be carrying the baby or how big you will be, so make sure that alterations can be made without a lot of time or fuss. A matching wedding veil, of course, is an easier matter, but make sure that you aren’t in danger of tripping over it. You can also find cheap wedding dresses that are appropriate for pregnant women.
Your fingers will probably swell during pregnancy, so make sure that you are fitted for a ring before you start to get larger, if possible. This can be your “real ring” and have a mock, larger ring for the ceremony. If your hands are already swollen, go ahead and purchase a ring that fits and have it altered later on.
The Honeymoon
For any bride, the honeymoon is a time to relax and connect. A pregnant bride needs an extra dose of tender loving care, so you may want to find a resort with full spa treatment and massage to ease your symptoms and calm your mood. Think of a honeymoon as a personalized wedding gift to yourself, and enjoy your time alone with your spouse while you still have the opportunity.
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