My friend just got married yesterday, Aug. 25th. However, she and her husband are planning their "big" ceremony for next June. Nobody was invited to their 1st ceremony and since their second wedding is before their 1 year anniversary, do you buy them a gift? They will be sending out invitations for their second wedding and having all the bridal showers and bachelor parties and a huge wedding party. What is protocol on this type of situation? The only reason they got married earlier is because they just couldn't wait. Thank you for any comments.
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Re: [4myfrnd] Getting married before the wedding
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Dear Friend:
In this case your friend would be having a vow renewal ceremony and not a second wedding. The term second wedding typically refers to those who have been divorced or widowed and are marrying someone new. Your friends will be having a vow renewal since they have already exchanged wedding vows. Etiquette suggests that a vow renewal ceremony does not oblige the guest to bring a gift. However, this does not mean that you would be improper if you wanted to bring a token of your esteem and good wishes. This is your choice and many guests do. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Re: [4myfrnd] Wedding gifts for a vow renewal ceremony.
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So true.
Also, it would be great if you could persuade your friend not to allow anyone to host (as they couldn't host one for themselves) any bridal showers or any other pre-wedding parties. They are already married and this would be viewed as very improper and guests would view this negatively.
Wedding gifts for a vow renewal ceremony.
