I have been reading a lot about vow renewal ceremonies and even asked questions that I was unsure about. All of my questions are answered as far as how the ceremonies go and what to make of them.
I recently stated in one of my previous post that no one in my family or my husband's family has had a vow renewal ceremony or even a blessing of their marriages. This is something that I've always wanted to do, not just to have another wedding or plan another party, but simply to show my affection and love towards my husband and our family.
I do, unfortunately, have some jitters about planning the ceremony, only because no one has ever done it on either side. Is it normal for me to feel this way? I don't want any of our family members or friends feeling awkward or thinking that we are just planning another wedding. What should I do?
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As long as your ceremony doesn't appear to be a wedding then I can't imagine why/how any friends or family would think the ceremony would be odd.
I can't comment on your jitters since everyone has different feelings about such things. If you're having a small, informal event, which is really the way a vow renewal should be treated, I don't see why you should be nervous. If you're uncomfortable then perhaps your ceremony should be private. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
I completely agree. Maybe your vow renewal should be a private affair and then you two host a nice anniversary party for all of your family. Just focus on why you are doing this and move forward. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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