On October 14th, my husband and I will be celebrating 10 years married. We have booked a beautiful suite up in the mountains for the weekend. Late last night, I thought about surprising him a few days before with a written invitation to marry me....again..(we talked about renewing about a month ago and never really did anything about it. I know he won't object).
I am presently seeking a priest or justice o/t peace (which I await return phone calls) to officiate over our renewal.
Is it proper to celebrate this with just the two of us? I honestly don't want to invite anyone. However, I feel bad not inviting family.
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Congratulations on 10 years married..awesome!
Just so you know, you do not need to have a JP or any clergy to perform this service.
I think your idea is the best I've heard in a long time. The reason I feel this way is because a renewal is all about the vows between you and your husband and not all about the clothes, parties and food. Go ahead and have your privacy -- you deserve it! Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Oct 4, 2005, 2:33 PM
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I completely agree.
If you really want to share this with your family, yet not give up the special private intimacy, you could film it and then share it as a surprise. You could invite family members to a party and spring it on them.
That would be a wonderful gift. I think most of us can appreciate a good love story. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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Oct 4, 2005, 5:26 PM
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Very appropriate and very romantic. Make it so.
I plan to do something similiar for my own 20th year vow renewal next year.
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I spoke with the priest...All set for the same day and almost the exact time as when we got married the first time. I have the printer printing out my husband's special invite that reads.."I would be proud to be able to say that I've been married twice...therefore, will you marry me....again?" and it will show the church and time.
The florist will be notified tomorrow and the Dom Perignon has already been ordered to be at the table when we sit down for dinner!! I'm so excited!
Thank you for your kind words!!!!
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Oct 4, 2005, 7:01 PM
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May you be happily blessedly married again and again...
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Devil's advocate here....
What a wonderful idea! Having been married for 24 years and more madly in love with my husband than when we first met, I am in the process of planning our vow renewal for our 25th anniversary and inviting many friends to witness. My husband has graciously agreed as long as he doesn't have to do any of the work . I told him if he would just be kind enough to show up and act as if he is happily married that would be fine.
Each couple has their own personal preference as to how they want to renew. The nice part about sharing with friends is that it helps promote vow renewals. I feel that when something is done in front of witnesses it tends to give the impression that it is more sacred to the heart and solemn, such as taking an oath.
Another nice part about sharing your vow renewal is it gives friends a chance to share in your joy, as well as an opportunity to celebrate your commitment.
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. I told him if he would just be kind enough to show up and act as if he is happily married that would be fine
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