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Wedding Vow Renewal IdeasHow to renew your wedding vows in a personal wayAlso see renewal vow samples, and wedding ceremony ideas
Renewing your wedding vows is a wonderful way to celebrate and reaffirm the love you have for your partner. When you renew wedding vows, you tell your spouse that you still feel the same strong love for them that you felt when you exchanged vows for the first time. Wedding vow renewals are becoming more and more popular these days with couples of all ages. Check out our vow renewal ideas and get your questions answered about tying the knot for a second time with the same bride and groom. Ideas for Your Wedding Vow RenewalSince your vow renewal can be anything you want it to be, you can go unconventional or traditional. Here are some ideas to make your vow renewal special.
Have a Retro Themed Vow Renewal
Depending on when
you got married, there may have been a few centuries between your
original wedding date and the date for the renewal of your vows. To
make your wedding celebration extra fun, do a retro theme. Whether
you got married in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s, you can use
the timeframe to give personality to your wedding vow renewal. The
happy couple can be dressed in clothes from the time period, the
décor, music, transportation, food and drinks can also be retro themed. Ask guests
to play along by also wearing period clothing. Involve Your Family Because you are completely acquainted with your in-laws by now and you may also have children at this point, your wedding vow renewal is the perfect time to get the whole family together and involve them in the ceremony. There are numerous ways to make family members a part of your vow renewal. You can ask them to do readings or even recite special family vows with you.
Another way to
bring family into the event is to feature your original wedding
photos and family photos at the wedding reception. You can set the
photos up at a table for viewing or create a slideshow that will
play throughout the event. Family and friends will enjoy looking at
the photos and it will add a very personal touch. If you’re still
at a loss as to how to involve the family in your wedding, ask your
officiate for some suggestions. Do a Destination Vow Renewal To make the occasion a little more adventurous, do it at a far flung destination. Because wedding vow renewals are typically more intimate than traditional weddings, the guest lists are smaller and it’s easier to whisk guests away to a location other than your home town. Also, since most vow renewals take place during wedding anniversaries, you can combine the destination wedding with an anniversary trip. You can renew your vows in any number of destinations, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Las Vegas or even Europe. Let your personal style and budget be your guide.
However you
celebrate your renewal of vows, be sure to have fun and make it
personal. The reception portion of the wedding can be as casual as
a backyard barbeque or as formal as a reception at a luxurious
banquet hall. Just get together lots of friends, family, good
music, food and cake and you’ll be on your way. What Else You Need To Know About Wedding Vow RenewalsWhen to Renew Your Wedding Vows You can hold your vow renewal whenever you’d like, but most vow renewals take place on the couple’s anniversary date. That way, you only have one anniversary date to remember for the future. Vow renewals are definitely more popular for couples that have been married many years, but they are also appropriate for couples who never held a large wedding at the original time of their marriage.
Most vow renewals
take place during special anniversaries like a couple’s 10th,
25th or 50th anniversary. Another significant
time for vow renewals can be when a couple has come through a
challenging time in their relationship, these couples want to
celebrate that they’re still together through the good times and
bad. Registering for Gifts
So, you are
technically getting married when you renew your vows, does that mean
that you get to receive wedding gifts all over again? In short, the
answer is no. While guests can bring gifts to the wedding if they
decide to on their own accord, you shouldn’t give any indication
that guests are expected to bring gifts. Also, it isn’t appropriate
for you to register for gifts or have a wedding shower for your vow
renewal. If the vow renewal is part of a large anniversary
celebration, some guests will bring gifts to commemorate your
anniversary. Vow Renewals are for All Couples
Although vow
renewals are a very popular way to celebrate a milestone wedding
anniversary, these days vow renewals aren’t just for 50th
anniversary couples. There is a big trend for couples who
originally married in civil ceremonies to renew their vows in a
large traditional wedding. Many couples that opted for a small
wedding or elopement due to monetary reasons are using vow renewals
as a way to have a complete wedding experience even after they’ve
been married for a few years. Now that they are older and are
making a little more money, these couples can go all out and have
the wedding that they’ve always wanted.
For your vow
renewal, you should wear whatever fits the occasion and makes you
feel comfortable. Many brides choose to wear their original bridal
gown or a newly purchased wedding dress. Though white on a wedding
dress once symbolized purity, it is still very appropriate to wear a
white gown for vow renewals. If the occasion is a more casual
affair, a pale colored suit or informal dress is a good way to go.
Rings for Vow Renewals Since your vow renewal will likely involve exchanging rings, should you get a new wedding ring or should you use your original wedding jewelry. This is completely up to you as there are no standards to go by. It is acceptable for you to use your original wedding rings in the ceremony, or if you feel like it’s time for an upgrade, a vow renewal at your anniversary is the perfect time.
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