My husband and I didn't have a "real" wedding. We were married at the court house by a Justice of the Peace. We don't want to have a "wedding" exactly, but on our 5th anniversary, we would like to invite our families to a renewal of vows. Nothing huge, no gifts or anything- just a small candlelit service at a chapel. Would this be in poor taste? I'm afraid our 5th year anniversary is too soon..
2006-12-18 11:08:08 · 4 answers · asked by i_just_wondering 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If you signed a marriage license; your marriage was real.
If you want to take vows to one another and/or with God; that's another story.
Good luck
2006-12-18 11:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting married by a justice of the peace is just as real as a church wedding..The vows are the same..
I was married by a justice of the peace 31 years ago and we plan to renew our vows on our 50th wedding anniversary,God willing.
I may have to use a walker to get down the isle, and ask the old man next to me who he is,but I'll be there. LOL
2006-12-18 11:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by ladybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is totally acceptable and not in poor taste at all. the only thing I think that would make it in poor taste is if you wer wanting people that already gave you a gift to give you a second gift...which you clearly are not. whenever I wonder about something like this I ask myself if my friend or relative didn't have a big wedding and I didn't see them get married and then had a celebratory party for their fifth and renewed their vows...would I like to go??? Of course!!! I think you;'re friends and family woudl feel the same way....good luck.
2006-12-18 11:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by superflycmpn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - this is a lovely idea and I am sure your family will appreciate the sentiment and be more than happy to share in such a lovely moment. Good Luck!
2006-12-18 11:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋