it's a very personal decision - as long as you're committed to each other, a wedding means little more than celebrating that love with your closest friends and family. it's ultimately a piece of paper - living in a marriage like relationship affords you all the "rights" of any "married" couple.

ultimately, it's up to you, and you alone (well, you and DP) when, or even if, you decide to marry. don't let anyone else tell you what to do, or tell you how to live your life!

i would just say "when people least expect it", "when bubs is old enough to be a part of it", "when we can afford to fly to vegas and elope" - anything that will get them to leave you alone!!

i love being married - and loved our wedding day - but we didn't need that day or that certificate to know we were meant to be together - we knew that anyway! DH just wanted to make it official cos his family are all fruit cakes that would dispute his wishes if something happened and we hadn't tied the knot!