My sister got married in the courthouse 3 years ago and decided she would like to have the church wedding she wasn't able to have then now. So she will be renewing her vows but isn't sure if our father should walk her up the isle to give her away since she is already legally married. What do you think? Should she go thru with it like a normal wedding?
2006-10-07 12:59:02 · 13 answers · asked by millington550 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Normally I would say no- because a renewal is more about the re-commitment that the couple is making rather than the pomp and circumstance of traditional weddings.
But in this case, I think it would be nice. Every girl wants to have their dream wedding and if they are in a place now where they can afford it, where maybe they weren't three years ago, then by all means.
Though she may want her dream wedding, I'd still advise to keep it simple. Don't ask for gifts. Have a romantic ceremony. Do the wedding cake. Dance the night away with friends and family. Celebrate that she's found her match.
2006-10-07 13:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lynzee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A renewal of vows is not like a regular wedding. It should be a quiet family and close friends occasion. She had the wedding she wanted or had to have at the time, and you can't go back!
2006-10-08 03:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lovely idea if her father and husband are in agreement. There is no protocol regarding this in etiquet books.
The "bride" and her husband should bear all expenses for this ceremony and the father should not be expected to contribute,. No guest gifts or parties should be held unless paid for by the couple. Bridesmaids and groomsmen should not dress in traditional wedding garb.
2006-10-07 13:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Donald W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think traditionally the father is "giving away" his daughter. It's a bit too late for that now. Why not have the bride/groom walk down the aisle together, or do what I did: I walked half way and my husband walked up, took my hand, and we walked down the rest of the way hand-in-hand
2006-10-07 14:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's personal choice. I've only been to one "vow renewal" (or whatever you call it) and the "bride" didn't have her father walk with her.
2006-10-07 13:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays, people pretty much do as they wish. In reality, the symbolism of giving away is restricted for the first go around. She is her husband's wife and daddy has nothing to give.
2006-10-07 14:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can do whatever she wants.. But renewing your vows usually happens at your 25th wedding anniversary, not your 3rd! I think it is kind of tacky personally..
2006-10-07 13:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definatly! It's every girls dream for a beautiful wedding and that is one of the biggest parts!
2006-10-07 13:02:16 · answer #8 · answered by Some Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depend on the situation . And honestly this sounds like the perfect situation . i would deffinatly have your father walk her down the aisle.
hope i helped and good luck with everything =)
2006-10-07 13:11:08 · answer #9 · answered by jessi7teen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would be sweet. That was one of my favorite memories of my wedding. But I have so many favorite parts!
2006-10-07 14:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋