taking our relationship to another level - marriage

Philippines
June 22, 2010 5:58am CST
we are planning to take our relationship into another level, which is marriage but we are planning to do a civil wedding first, less costly. eventually we are planning to have a church wedding wherein we are prepared financially. Dyu think this is a wise decision?
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5 responses
@ajarvaise (453)
• Philippines
26 Jun 10
For me, that's a way of being practical nowadays if money is tight and still you want to get married. You can plan for a church wedding next when you are more financially stable. In my opinion, it is much better than a church wedding with all the ceremonies and such and is much binding in a way. It is less hassle and has less preparation and as long as you feel the true meaning of marriage, there's nothing wrong with going through a civil wedding instead of a church wedding. It is still binding in the eyes of God and man.
• Philippines
27 Jun 10
indeed, thanks for the insight.
@deve_annrn (1856)
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
coNgratuLatioNs anD best wiShes...i thInk you made a wiSe decisioN...if yOu waNt to cut up expenSes..a civil weddiNg is the beSt optioN... iN fact my boYfrieNd i aRe pLanniNg the same thiNg..coviL weddiNg firsT and saVe soMe moNey for the cHurcH weddiNg...it doesn't matteR thOugh wHere yOu tiE the Knot as You'Re haPPy togetheR...right?=)
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
It is not just wise my friend, it is practical. Well, if you and your love of your life is thinking and planning to take the relationship into another level is a wonderful idea. It really takes two of you to consider that. Again, there is no wrong going through civil wedding for now. It is more practical. What really matters is that you both are into it. Marriage is a stage where you take more responsibility as a couple. You will not think on your own, or your husband-to-be alone. You are considered as one and together. You decide that benefits your family. A church wedding can wait and focus more on other things, say save the money for a house or for your children. Civil wedding is legal, so do not bother with it.
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
hi there and congratulations! you really made a very wise decision! but whys till bother? do you still have issues to settle? if yes, well then maybe you settle them first so you'll enjoy the savor of getting married to the person you'd really loved to be with. it doesn't matter whether its church or civil as long as you take the marriage as the most precious thing. i hope we could get married soon. but we still have other things to do first. anyway happy mylotting! and best wishes to the both you!
@Boyetski (986)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Just don think of it as a decision. Think that you got married because you really want to. That way you can avoid thinking of it as wise or stupid decision.