My husband and I had originally spoken about a small, intimate wedding, but with some of the traditional aspects. This is the second marriage for both of us. We planned on getting married in 2007, but in the midst of evacuation for Hurricane Katrina, we decided to get married earlier. Unfortunately, we were unable to invite our parents due to separate evacuation states and they were very disappointed. We are currently interested in converting our marriage into a covenant marriage and possibly renewing our vows (The minister insulted us when she drew attention the the fact that obey was omitted from the vows.) We would definitely like something small, perhaps in a chapel. We might have a small gathering of our family and close friends with food and an appropriate cake. The only thing that I feel strongly about is wearing a more traditional wedding dress. It can be a color other than the usual white or ivory, but I want it to be a little more than the simple dress I wore for our wedding. I wore a plainer dress for my first wedding as well; my husband regrets that I did not get to wear a "real" wedding dress. I do not want a train and plan to wear flowers in my hair, if anything at all.
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
Apr 29, 2006, 7:07 PM
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Re: [laurebel] Renewal/Covenant Marriage
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Fear not, covenant bride, you can wear the dress that you wish.
After what the both of you have been through, you deserve to have the wedding that you dream ---and so do your parents.
God will be smilin' and the angels will be dancin'!
Re: [laurebel] Renewal/Covenant Marriage
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Agreed, this last year has been tramatic for so many. But, from an etiquette point of view this isn't a wedding. It is still a vow renewal, in etiquette terms, even though you will be somewhat signing another type of marriage contract. So, please read about vow renewal etiquette. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Renewal/Covenant Marriage
