Im young too :\ (17)

Young Brides?

I'm a young bride too! I know what you mean dont give me any criticism! My FH is also 11 years older which I get the most criticism for.. just ignore what everyone says there just jealous because you guys are young and in love!

Omg I get so much crap for being a young bride. It seems that people are so selfish these days that simply being genuinely HAPPY for someone is a chore. Lame. Anyways.. I'm 22 now, (we're getting married in a month) but when we first got engaged I was 20 and he was 19. Don't let people ruin this time for you. I let people get to me a lot when we first got engaged, but I just learned to smile and shake it off. Congrats, and happy planning! :-)

I know you're young, but you sound like you're pretty mature, so don't worry about what other people say. It's not like anyone who tries to convince you to wait can change your mind. I'm not a young bride, but I won't judge you or criticize you. I'm actually 24 and my FH is 26, but that really doesn't matter. There are plenty of people older than you that aren't ready for marriage. No one can say one way or the other if you marriage will work or not, that's up to you and your fiance. Stay positive and don't let the haters get you down! If you need anything just let me know, I'll help with whatever you need. =)

Hey, I started dating my fiance when I was 15 almost 16 and he was 16. We got a lot of crap back then, but now we've been together 5 years and everyone knows we're not going anywhere without each other! We're both 21 now and just got engaged last October :) Dont let anyone get you down, be happy your parents are actually supportive of this too! Lots wouldn't be. Good luck and can't wait to see your wedding.

I really wouldn't worry about what other people say.  I am 24 (turning 25 in a couple months) and my FH is 24 as well as people say we are too young to be married (even though we've been dating since we were 17).  People will always have something negative to say when they see other people happy!  I think you have to be 30-35 now a days for people to think you're old enough to get married.  But, as long as your happy it's whatever.  

That's really nice that your FMIL is helping you out and bought yoru dress for you.  My parents are paying for everything.  His family is helping us out by doing things but not contributing with money or anything.  FMIL claims she has no money but buys anything and everything she sees.  

Good luck with everything!  You definitely should get a move on with planning things because before you know it, it will be here.  I've been engaged now since November 2007 and my wedding is a little over 3 months away and I can't believe it.  Good luck with planning :)

Hey if it makes you happy then y not.. I just turned 23 so I'm not 2 young.. BUT I hear it alot.. y dont u wait until ur 25+... just brush it off ur fam and his fam is good with it i don't c a problem...

Congrats on finding your dress!! That was my favorite part of the whole thing.. lol

You're definitely lucky your families are happy you're engaged!  Most people criticize young people for getting married so young, but that's because so many people do it for the wrong reasons, which gives people that taboo feeling towards youngsters getting married.  If you are in a loving relationship, don't worry about what people say or think.. all that matters is that you're BOTH completely happy being with the other.  Congrats and have fun planning!

i'm a young bride too! i'm 19 & my fiance is turning 20 on monday so when we get married i'll be 20 too. i get a lot of crap from my big brother, but everyone else is happy! and so are we (that's all that matters anyways!)

17 to me is way too young to get married...but you know what that's JUST ME.  However, I also think there are alot of people who are much older...who are way too "young" mentally to have gotten married.  So everyone has their opinion.. live your life the way you want to and you'll be fine.  Hope you have a wonderfult ime planning!  :)

I had this trouble when i first got with my FH I was 19 and he was 25 but we lived in different countries and people went on and on that it wouldnt last and here we are 5 years later planning our wedding. Dont you listen to anyone else. If you two know and your families then thats all that matters! Happy Planning :-)

i started dating FH at 16 and he was 15 and people used to criticize us all the time for staying together at such a young age.  when you're in love you know it, age doesn't dictate that.  people even now at 24 say we are too young and we are rushing into it after having been together 8 years lol! so don't worry bout the criticism you sound very mature.  happy planning i hope you have a beautiful wedding:)

I'm 21 and my husband is 22, we just got married a week ago. We've been together since we were 16, and got engaged at 18. Both our families were supportive, but we did get some comments from other people. It was mostly bitter divorced people who made comments. Don' let it get to you, you and your FH know in your hearts what is right.

17 is young, but i know a couple at 17 and 19 who had a baby and got married, and its only been a month but almost a year since the baby, and they are doing great.  hundreds of people showed up for their "small" wedding planned in mostly a week but i guess you could say a month.
as long as you have the right support system and okay finances, it could work.  the odds are stacked against you but it could work.  you just need to know that what you are getting into isnt the same thing that youd be getting into at age 25.
for my fiance and i, its been a tough road since our engagement after three and a half months of dating at ages 18 and 19 (my 18th bday actually.)  a long engagement has helped us.  its been an uphill battle, financially and emotionally.  sometimes i feel like its us against the world (though its not).  now though i feel like we're ready to take on the world.  :)  the criticism really does make you stronger.  anyway those are my thoughts, but nobody can tell you when you're ready.  only you being completely honest with yourself can tell you.