Reaffirming wedding vows has become an increasingly popular
way to celebrate a significant anniversary or to have the formal event that a
civil ceremony did not provide.
Couples may choose to repeat their original vows or they may
wish to write new ones that express the way their love has grown over the
years.
Generally invitations are not sent unless the ceremony
planned is large and elaborate.
The ceremony options are varied. Some couples choose to hold the ceremony and
reception in their home or they may arrange for a church with a reception to
follow in a restaurant. Ceremony details
are worked out with the officiant. If it
is to be part of a regular religious service, the church will dictate the
procedure. If it is to be a separate
ceremony with a large guest list, much of the procedure is likely to be similar
to a second wedding.
Some reaffirmations are limited to family only and others
include a wide circle of friends they have acquired over the years. Either way, it is a nice touch to include
children and even grandchildren in the ceremony. With family members participating, it
reaffirms the love of not just the parents but the entire family they have
created.
Generally, the attire chosen is dressy but not as formal as
that for a wedding. The bride may choose
to carry a modest bouquet or wear a corsage.
For those couples who choose to reaffirm vows in an exotic location, a
call to the resort or hotel where they plan to stay is in order. A resident consultant can help implement
plans and suggest new ideas.
Some families choose this occasion to have a formal family
photograph taken. Others are happy with
just informal photos taken by friends.
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