My husband and I will celebrate our 25th Anniversary this year.We are planning a reaffirmation of our vows to take place in our church, since the first time it was in a court house. Nothing fancy or large only family and a few close friends.(appr. 40)
We would like for our grown children to stand with us. A daughter and son.
I don't know if I should walk down the isle by myself or have our son escort me?
Also, there is a song We would like to play that touches our hearts (it talks about how we made it when some people did not think we would) Would this be alright? And if so, would we light a unity candle while it's playing or just stand there?
I Love this man with all my heart and would never want to embarrass him, that's why I'm trying to make sure we do everything right.
Walking down the aisle isn't necessary as this is not a wedding. Including your children is perfect. The song would be wonderful while lighting a unity candle.
Please read more about vow renewal etiquette.We also have many post concerning this subject you may want to read.
Your 25 year marriage is both accomplishment and blessing! It is most appropriate for you to have an intimate church service to celebrate and honor this glorious event. God will be smiling! I think it lovely that your son accompany you to the altar. He will feel honored, and the both of you will never forget it. Many of my brides who are renewing their vows do this. (I myself will be doing the same thing with my son this year for my 20th year renewal.) Your daughter can stand as your maid of honor. Your son can be your husband's best man. Your children can do readings or read a prayer/blessing. Yes, play the song with the lighting of the unity candle. It sounds beautiful. Then you can then just stand and wait until the song is finished.
I must say that the last line of your e-mail put a lump in my throat. You might consider writing and reading a statement of how you feel about your husband and marriage and this act of vow renewal just before the vows. If you feel that would make him or you uncomfortable, then write him a personal letter to read privately that night.
25th wedding anniversary
