Can you have another wedding after a few years of marriage?

Question

Can you have another wedding with the bride wearing a white gown if you have been married for a few years already?

The thing is, they would like to have an actual wedding with families and friends because their first one was not that good, it was only just the 2 of them with a couple of witnesses and regular clothes. Now that they can actually afford to have an actual wedding, they would like to do it as if it was the first time. Is this right/possible? anybody did this before?

Answer 1

It would be called a "recommitment ceremony," and yes, it is fine.  

Answer 2

Of course! My parent's had a second cause I wanted to be a flower girl ;P

Answer 3

Absolutely. Especially in these times, when many weddings are small and fast because the bride or groom is being shipped off to war, it's very common to have a vow renewal ceremony a year or 2 (or even 10 or 20!) after the original ceremony. If they didn;t get to have the wedding of their dreams the first time around, they should have it now!

There is really no meaning to wearing white anymore. If there were, no one would even make white gowns, because no one would be buying them. lol If the bride has been married for a few years already, maybe even has kids, she can still wear white. :)

The only thing I might suggest is that the couple tell their immediate family that they would prefer that guests donate to a certain charity in lieu of gifts. The family can spread the word, should any of the guests ask where the coupleis registered. Registering for gifts may make it look like they are only in it for the presents. That's only my opinion though. The only real RULE for registering is never, ever, under any circumstances mention gifts or registry info in a wedding or vow renewal invitation. Ever. If you do, it's no longer a gift- it's a cover charge. And that, my friends, is tacky.  

Answer 4

Yes of course! I will be doing the same! in about a year :)

Answer 5

Of course you can!

I want to warn you though. There are people out there who are very opposed to another wedding. They feel like the couple just wants gifts, with the logic that "you don't get second chances." I'm surprised you haven't gotten answers of this tone yet. Frankly, I think this is BS, because when people get married in a courthouse, when they wanted otherwise, they usually have a very good reason. So watch out for those people, who may try to ruin your fun.

Answer 6

well she is already married why would she want to re get married just so her friends and family can witness it??  wedding shouldn't be about glamorous its about the love between the two people. to me there is no points because they are already MARRIED

Answer 7

They can renew their vowels, but they cannot have another "wedding." Not legally, and really, what would be the point?

Answer 8

Yes they can in their situation!

I know people who would like to have a wedding every three years!  

Answer 9

once you are married, you really can't have a complete re-do with the dress, the receotion, the gifts, etc after only a few years of marriage. It really isnt proper ettiquette! Now, they could wait for 10 years or a big milestone and have a big vow renewal ceremony and a party at a banquet hall and that would be really cool! If its only been like 3 or 4 years, (I had a cousin do this!) it seems like they just want presents. They should definately wait it out a few more years (and then they can really save for a big bash!)