Wedding at 36 weeks pregnant?

[jodesxx]

Just found out I am pregnant and baby would be due next June. We are getting married May so would be about 36 weeks at the wedding. We have told our families and we have had a few comments about moving the wedding date. It was always our plan that we wouldn't move the date but now I'm wondering if we should. I don't want to postpone it so it would be moving forward to Feb/March if we could get a date then. I just had my heart set on our original date and it would have to be a midweek wedding but people have kids and we know people have booked accommodation for the May date.

Is it too risky sticking with our original date or should we bring forward?

It depends what YOU want from your wedding as it will be down to what type of wedding it is and how you feel.

At 36 weeks you'll be pretty knackered and need a sit down, and when you're not sit down, a wee.

If it's a small low key thing with just close family, registry office type thing I wouldn't move it, but if it's a huge wedding with 100 plus people, dancing etc, you and your partner are the main attraction, I'd probably move it.

Good advice from floof.

You'll definitely want to sit down and see a lot, plus you probably won't be getting much sleep. I was still vomiting at 36 weeks with my first and he came at 38 weeks.

There is a chance that you will have had the baby by the time the Wedding comes as well OP.

At my last place of work it was common to start Mat Leave at 34 weeks. One colleague went into labour on her last day and had had the baby by teatime.

You might not be early but it's worth considering what you'll do if you are.

Thanks both.

I think my main worry is if I went into labour in the couple days in the lead up to that wedding on the day.

I'm aware I might not be that comfy and will be tired. I'm not that bothered about that as tbh I'm not really into dancing, especially if I'm sober!!

I think we are going to message the venue to see what dates they have in February. If we can we will then speak with our suppliers. If it all fits then we will be if it doesn't then I think we will stick to our original date

I think we are going to message the venue to see what dates they have in February. If we can we will then speak with our suppliers. If it all fits then we will be if it doesn't then I think we will stick to our original date

Most decent suppliers should be able to put you onto someone they trust if they can't do your new date though surely?

I would move it. I had my babies at 34 and 36 weeks!

I would move it. I had my babies at 34 and 36 weeks!

Oh Gosh! Can you imagine having a 2 week old and getting married?

If it’s your first then they’re usually not early but obviously no guarantees.

Personally I would feel uncomfortable and move the date, but it’s how you feel that matters.

Congratulations 🥳 and best of luck with wedding plans.