Like many people we have been caught in the unfortunate bind of being from different countries and having to deal with visas restrictions. We made the hard decision to have a registry service in my husband's home country with only his father and two of my friends present as my parents couldn't afford to come out. This was done with the proviso that we would head back to my country for another service which we are in the process of organising.
We do not want to renew our vows or have a blessing,
However we would like have some form of ceremony as a genuine sign of respect to our friends & family. We would be formally dressed (not wedding attire) and like guests to sign a certificate to say they were present on this special day to make it slightly more formal, do you think its appropriate have a celebrant to explain this all and give an introduction to why they are here today and importance to our family & us having what we call a marriage celebration? This would be followed by an afternoon tea reception.
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The only ceremony I know of to be appropriate for couples already married is a vow renewal.
In your case we would usually recommend you host a reception and forego the ceremony. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
ZIGGY
Mar 21, 2008, 5:12 PM
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Thanks for that - we might consider the vow renewal or have a bit of imagination when it comes to reception speeches - I think no matter what it is won't be conventional!
If you have a video of the wedding ceremony show it. If you have photographs, perhaps making a collage to display would be nice so your guests can see the edding. Have fun with this. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
I agree. And, be very careful with your planning so that it doesn't appear to be a wedding, because even a vow renewal so soon after a wedding can be viewed very negatively. The reception, however, is not. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
ZIGGY
Mar 22, 2008, 7:38 AM
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Thank you - So wording it on our invite as a marriage celebration is a bit vague? The majority of the guests (50) are aware of our situation and we have explained it on our info sheet that this is like part two of our wedding with having a small amount of formality before the festivities start.
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The term wedding celebration could be misconstrued. Since a wedding is a gift giving event and a reception is not, I would word the invitation as a wedding reception so as not to confuse the guests - even if you have explained the situation. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Mar 22, 2008, 7:02 PM
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Another ceremony other than vow renewal
