Here is my problem. Me and my now husband have been together for almost 13 years.We have 2 children, and he has 5 from a previous marriage. I am kind of caught up here...We were married in a church ceremony about 3 years ago. NONE of our families were there. Most live in other states and we did it for the church, and to be right with God. I NEED to have a wedding. Not only do his kids want to participate, but so do our parents. I am getting kind of pressured here. because everyone wants a big formal wedding with the gown and all. Not everyone knows we are married, only immediate family. I NEED this just as much as everyone else. We had planned a formal wedding before, but my husband became ill and we had to attend to his health first. Now he is in better condition to have "THE BIG ONE". All of our family members want a REAL wedding with ALL of the trimmings. What can I do, and how do I word an Announcement/ Invitation, since some people have no clue we are married, please help.
The problem is that you ARE married. Having a vow renewal is the right way to go. When your guests receive a vow renewal invitation they will understand that you have been married. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
It would be very inappropriate as you are already married. Life is full of choices. You chose to marry the way you did. Whether or not it was formal doesn't make it any less of a wedding.
And, there is a big difference between an announcement and an invitation. An announcement is what your family should have received when you married. An invitation invites. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Renewal?
