Sunday, July 24, 2016

WEDDING NOTES™ - Long Term Couples Renewing Vows



While weddings remain our primary focus, we are finding more couples planning to celebrate renewing their wedding vows.  Whether the couple is celebrating milestone weddings of10, 20 or 25 years together, we think it is a wonderful event and have plenty of ideas to help couples plan that special day.

This ceremony is popular with couples who may have eloped or were married in a no frills civil ceremony.  The official term is "reaffirming" wedding vows.  The gathering may be just family or it may be a celebration for friends and family alike.  It may be held in a church or your home or a garden or a hotel or restaurant.  It is a time for celebrating the life you have made together.

Guests are invited with small informal notes or personal phone calls if the ceremony is to be low key.  A larger celebration may include printed invitations that include ceremony and luncheon, brunch or dinner invitations.  It is still considered inappropriate to print "no gifts" on the invitations should you decide to send them.  Count on word of mouth or your website to let friends know your wish for no gifts.  Gifts are not expected for the vows renewal celebration, however some guests will continue to do so.  Accept any gifts graciously and do acknowledge them with a hand written thank you note.

Couples may choose to repeat the vows they spoke on their wedding day (if they can remember them) or they may wish to write new ones that reflect how their love has grown and matured over the years.  If the renewal is to take place in a church, the officiant will be able to help with the ceremony design.

Dressing up for the event is important and symbolic.  We can help you with the selection that will meet with your plans for the event.  We also have good ideas to help you plan the special day and create more memories.

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