Wedding Attire for a second wedding or renewal of vows
My husband (who had been married before in the Catholic Church) and I were married in a civil ceremony three years ago. Two years in to the marriage, he decided to have his first marriage annuled so that we could be married in the Catholic Church. We have received his final annulment papers and are preparing for a church ceremony. What is the proper etiquette? We are already married (although not in the eyes of the Catholic Church), so I don't know if wearing a wedding dress would be proper. I would like to wear my wedding dress from our civil ceremony and for him to wear a tuxedo (or suit) since it is a very special occasion, but don't want to be overdressed and have it look like a circus. We only plan on having 7 people at the ceremony (us, my parents and grandparents) and not having a reception. Just something very private and spiritual. Thanks!
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Re: [Jewel] Wedding Attire for a second wedding or renewal of vows
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Dear Jewel:
The ceremony you are describing would be more like a renewal of vows ceremony since you two have been living together as man and wife for 2 years now. Some churches may refer to this service as a "wedding" because they don't recognize any union outside of the church. Hoewever, to avoid confusion, and possible embarassment, you should call it either a blessing of your marriage or a vow renewal. Treat the service and any parties to follow as a vow renewal. You may wear whatever attire you like as long as the style and formality matches the formality of the event (dictated by time of day, location, etc.).
More information on renewing wedding vows. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Wedding Attire for a second wedding or renewal of vows
