Is it too over-the-top or tacky to do the wedding all over again when the couple chooses to renew their vows?
2006-11-09 07:26:30 · 21 answers · asked by Suz E. Home BAKER 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I wouldn't, unless you're still able to wear your original dress. Or maybe if you didn't have a "real" wedding the first time around--I don't think anyone would fault you for wanting to make up for what you missed. A wedding gown is something special and has a lot of symbolism, and I think it cheapens it to have more than one.
For the most part, though, I think you should wear something beautiful in the style that suits your taste and the event you've planned--an evening gown, a suit, or whatever. It can be stunning, just not a "wedding dress" per se.
2006-11-09 07:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how long ago the wedding was. My grandparents renewed their vows and my grandmother's original dress was very simple so the new one was as well. They have dresses at bridal shops that are meant for second weddings or renewals. I wouldn't go way over the top with the dress, but wearing something lacey and maybe in off white would be wonderful.
2006-11-09 07:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all! It's your celebration and you should wear what you want/will feel comfortable in.
My husband and I eloped with a friend as our witness and then had a church ceremony renewing/blessing our vows 6 months later with a bridal party, reception, etc. I wore an ivory suit for the elopement and for the renewal ceremony I wore a white gown and my mother's veil.
My parents were married for 30 years before my mom passed away, and every year except the last she would put on her gown on their anniversary...and it still fit! My job was to help with all the tiny buttons on the sleeves and down the back. My dad would always roll his eyes when he saw it and she would say he was just jealous because her wedding dress still fit and his wedding suit didn't!
2006-11-09 09:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by TraciS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wedding was your wedding, whatever the circumstances were! Those should be the memories you cherish, even if you didn't have a big bash.
Renewing your wedding vows at the 10th anniversary, for example, is a nice time for a simple service, then dinner with close family. No wedding gown, etc.
2006-11-09 08:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends how long a person is waiting to renew their vows, now for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversay they renewd their vows and my grandma wore a white dress, she looked so cute....but now if this is a couple who was married like only 10 years or so, I would say wait to renew vows til their 25th or 50th and yes wear the white dress.
2006-11-09 08:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not...vow renewal is just as important. Just wear something knee-length, instead of a floor-length gown.
2006-11-09 13:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renewing of vows is a personal thing...and you should be able to do it however you wish...if you want to wear it go for it!
2006-11-09 07:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by Amy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To re-new the vows, I would think that a nice dress would do.But if you are re-newing for family members that were not at the original wedding----wear the dress...
2006-11-09 08:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its totaly normal! wen u renewing ur vows its meant 2 take u bck 2 were u was its meant 2 remind you of ur happiness and ur love wearing ur wedding gown makes it more romantic and reminds u of the wonderful day!
2006-11-09 07:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had a lavish wedding the first time it might be weird to have a full dress and everything (have a big party, but maybe tone down the dress a bit). if it's your first time with all the hooplah, go for it. the people attending probably want to see the full on wedding they missed. but all in all, who cares? do what you want
2006-11-09 07:30:17 · answer #10 · answered by smm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋