My husband and I had a very small ceremony for our wedding. We would like to have a vow renewal ceremony to include our daughter and family that was unable to attend. We would like to have the larger more traditional ceremony we missed out on. Our family thinks it is a waste of money since we already had a church wedding. Is is proper to have the larger more formal ceremony we missed. It will be held on our 6th anniversary. Also, is it in poor etiquette to wear a veil for a renewal ceremony? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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You can have the big ceremony, but please do not wear a wedding dress unless it is the same dress you wore for your wedding. There are some who are wearing wedding dresses for their vow renewals, but it isn't viewed positively. Plus, a veil is reserved for the first time bride.
This is an event that should be planned very carefully because a wedding is viewed as a gift giving event. If we plan an event that mirrors a wedding, it appears as if we are planning a gift giving event, which a vow renewal is not. Please read more about the etiquette involved with wedding vow renewals.
Thank you very much. We are planning on letting everyone know that we are not accepting gifts, we just want those who could not be there before to join our celebration. Thanks again
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