Would Like to have a ceremony to renew my wedding Vows

Question

My husband and I were thinking about doing that on our 5th anniversary. The only reason we wanted to do then, is because we never had a wedding when we were suppose to. Decided to put that off until our 5th yr Ann. What does anyone think of that?

Answer 1

You can have a vow renewal ceremony, or an anniversary party, whatever you choose to call it.

But please don't call it a wedding. A wedding occurs when you get married, You are already married. Whether or not it was in a JP's office in jeans or a 200-person blow-out, you had a wedding already. One wedding per marriage.

A big fancy anniversary party with a vow renewal ceremony is a lovely way to celebrate with your families. Passing either off as a wedding, as other respondents have suggested, is not.

Answer 2

Sounds Romantic!!!!

Answer 3

That Sounds Good.

If You Didn't Get A Proper Wedding, Then Why Deny You & Your Husband The Chance To Do It Now.

=)

I Think You Should Go For It.

Congrats.

Answer 4

I think it's a great idea. My husband and I are having ours in a cruise, in 2010 (hopefully), and I can't wait! We got married last year, and the most important people in my life could not attend, because we had to do it in such short notice.

So, my loving husband agreed to  Re-do, and we are saving up money for it right now.

I don't think we'll do it on our 3rd anniversary date, thou, cause the cruises are a lot more expensive then than a month later, and since we plan on helping out our guests, and make it affordable for them so they can join us, I guess it'll be some other date.

It'll also be our Honeymoon, since we haven't had one either.

I'm really looking forward to it!

If you get people telling you not do it, or to nat make it like a wedding, just ignore them.

They probably had the money at hand when they wanted it, and were able to have the weeding they wanted in the first place.

Those of us who have been in the situation of having been forced to have our marriage legalized sooner than we could afford a wedding understand, and wish you the best of Luck.

Congratulations!

Answer 5

Renewing vows is fine, but it's not 'another' wedding.

Answer 6

my husband and I are going to do the same thing.  we have been married for a year now and we were planning a big wedding but realized all the money we were going to invest could go into a home.  So I have my home and we are going to save for my wedding now.  Good luck.  

Answer 7

I think it's lovely. Nothing is more amazing then showing your love for your partner.  

Answer 8

We're having a renewal of vows for our 10th wedding anniversary. Our wedding day and honeymoon were a disaster. I say go for it. Don't let anyone on this forum tell you it's tacky, or that you "had your wedding", don't ask for presents. etc Personally, I would plan it how you want to. Good luck to you. :)  

Answer 9

i think it's a wonderful idea, you shouldn't feel like you have to have a wedding. my husband and i got married without anyone knowing in a pastor's backyard (even though my own dad is a pastor) before my husband deployed. we're planning an actual wedding though this year even though we got married 2 years ago just because we've made so many great friends here and my parents are now accepting of what's happened and now it seems like they love my husband more than me for taking me off their hands! lol either way, best of luck!!!!

Answer 10

Really really cool idea.  There's nothing like marrying your best friend all over again.  

It will mean so much to you both.  Congrats and have a great time.