We've only been married a year and I was thinking that at least by 2008 since our original wedding date falls on a Saturday that we can do it then, however do you think people would still be as excited about it even though we already are married? At the justice of the Peace no one from either family was there we did it on our own.
2006-10-16 07:04:17 · 19 answers · asked by bettyspagettii 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Im sure your families would be thrilled to be invited to attend your vow renewal anniversary celebration!.... but you should be clear on the invitations that it is a vow renewal, and you should not expect as many or as extravagant of gifts... youre having the "big celebration" now for your own tastes... not for any other reason.
Keep in mind that the bigger the celebration the more expensive it gets (probably the reason behind the courthouse wedding in the first place) so keep a close eye on your budget and let anyone you trust that offers their assistance help you out (services offered, etc)
Congrats and Have fun with it!
2006-10-16 07:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are already married in the eyes of the law. If you want a religious ceremony, then talk to a pastor or other religious officiant about what steps you need to take to have a religious ceremony. Since you were married in August of last year, maybe you could have your religious ceremony on your first anniversary, which gives you roughly 6-8 weeks to plan. If you do not want any kind of ceremony, just a celebration, then call it an anniversary party. Again, hold it around the date of your first anniversary. I work at a restaurant that does weddings, and we see this a few times a year. We've had several weddings that were postponed because the groom was deployed. Most have a quick ceremony like you did, then plan a post-wedding reception, with or without a vow renewal, when he gets back. If cost is your concern, then consider something more simple. I love our daytime weddings. They are so simple and elegant. Most still have a DJ and a dance, but some don't. They just bring in CDs or hire a jazz combo to play background music. A lot of them don't do a sit-down dinner--just cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with cake and coffee. Then they're done by 4 or 5 in the afternoon. It's still an nice celebration for you and your friends and family, but not the over the top blow out dance until dawn wedding reception.
2016-05-22 06:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did a wedding of some friends who got married at the justice of peace over 20 years ago and everyone was excited also their family. Yes go agead and you both make arrangements on a big wedding and see how many will show for you both deserve it.
2006-10-19 16:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will!!!!
My parents got married at a justice of peace 40 years ago and I talked them into having a big wedding for their anniversary and it was great! My mom wore MY dress (isn't that a switch???) and they got married in our church by the minister that married my husband and I. My brother "gave away the bride" and we had a reception, which was really an anniversary party. My sister hired a photographer and it was a very special day, and a long time coming!!!!!!
So, yes you will still be excited, even if you wait 40 years to do it!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-16 10:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by basesoftball2510 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go for it. You can always have a wedding, and it can be as big or small as you decide.
Also you could either do it as a wedding or as a renewal of vowes. (But it being only a year, you might just do it as an original wedding). People do it all of the time.
My husband and I actually got married in a wedding chapel. I always wanted to get married in a church, but we didn't have one at the time. But 6 years later (after we joined a church) he threw me a surprise vow renewal ceremony. It was set up just like a wedding in every way and it was great.
It's never too late. Go for it and best of luck.
2006-10-16 07:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by Consuming Fire 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know I might be doing the same thing soon. If we do get married by the justice of peace I DEFINITELY want to have another wedding sometime. I think the people that love you will be excited for you to make it more 'official'. I'm sure your family and friends will love to see you walk down the aisle.
Good luck and Congratulations!
-jennifer :)
2006-10-16 07:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by Bride2Be 8/30/08 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its a great idea.
When I get married I'm going to the justice f peace, then have a big wedding party.
2006-10-16 07:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Tuty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is NOT proper to have a re-run wedding. If you need to "renew your vows" because of your relationship having had a bad patch, or someone was unfaithful, then that should be a quiet, private thing between you and your religious celebrant and possibly immediate family only.
It WOULD be appropriate to throw an Anniversary Banquet or Anniversary Dinner-Dance, which can be as formal as you like, can include a tiered cake, photography, and dancing, and many of the fesitivites you would see at a wedding reception!
But NOT a mock wedding or re-run wedding. That would be in poor taste.
2006-10-17 14:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I definitely think they would be excited. And I'm sorry you didn't get the wedding that you wanted the first time. I have kind of been in that situation. My fiancee has already been married once and he didn't care if we had a big wedding. Nor did his family. But I insisted, Although our wedding won't be that big and expensive. You should go ahead and do it. It would be fun and I know both of your families would be excited about it. But fair warning, it's VERY expensive!
2006-10-16 07:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by texas y'all! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you are already married, it would be a make-believe wedding. So, what do you think? I know some people do this and make a big deal about it, but it's still "let's pretend this is our wedding instead of (or in addition to) our real one that we already had.
2006-10-16 07:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by R 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋