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amymarin


Feb 25, 2008, 4:29 PM

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     Attendants for a vow renewal  

Hi there,
I have searched, I really have, and I can't seem to find a solid answer. I've read here, multiple times, that it is not necessary to have bridal attendants for a vow renewal. Part of the reason my husband and I have chosen to do a vow renewal is because our friends have talked us into it after feeling slighted for not even being invitedto our wedding 10 years ago. I have four deeply close friends who want very much to be standing up there with me. So is it poor taste to have them? I don't want to make a fool of myself, or offend any more traditional friends or family members who will be invited. Help?


(This post was edited by TWQadmin on Feb 25, 2008, 5:01 PM)



Etiquette Now
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Feb 25, 2008, 6:31 PM

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     Re: [amymarin] Attendants for a vow renewal [In reply to]  

Dear Amy,

The 'why' is that attendants are essentially witnesses for legal reasons. We don't need them for a vow renewal. But, for etiquette reasons we don't use them because it would create a wedding-like feel. We shouldn't create an event that resembles a wedding. That would look a bit silly for an anniversary event. So, it is best to just have a anniversary party. They missed the wedding and there is no way to create one for them.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now





 
 


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