Next year my Husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.Mainly We would like to celebrate our life that we have shared, But also We would really like to have the big traditional wedding we never had.We were married by a JP in our teens.
We've decided on the church and the colors(wine & silver), what I would like to know is if it would be terribly wrong of me to wear a white gown? And him in a tux with a silver vest. We would also like for our grown children and their spouses to stand with us.Maybe even my son escort me down the aisle.Does this sound inappropriate?
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Aug 16, 2005, 12:21 PM
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Re: [gaylepam] Reaffirmation on our 25th ann.
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Dear 25th Anniversary,
Congratulations. This is a milestone event that should be celebrated. But, one thing that should be avoided is to confuse this with a wedding. It is more of an anniversary party.
Wearing a wedding dress will be viewed negatively because you are already married. If you two were simply wearing the same clothing as you did for your first wedding it would be different. Many women do this. But, to create a wedding feel is a mistake. You can definitely wear white though. This color symbolizes joy, not chastity.
Your husband could wear a tux if this is an evening affair and if your event is formal. A tux is formal evening attire.
Making this a family affair is perfect. Plus, your son can walk you down the aisle. This changes the setting from a wedding to a renewal. Perfect.
Reaffirmation on our 25th ann.
