Wording an invitation to a vow renewal ceremony?

Question

My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We got married by a JP. We are renewing our vows in Aug in the church. It will be a simple ceremony...no wedding party, no bridal march, no fancy white wedding gown, no daddy walking me down the isle, etc. But we are having a simple dinner party afterwards. After 10 years of marriage, we are hardly in the "demand" or "market" for physical gifts or monetary gifts, nor do we expect them. How would I word that in the invitation? Or would I just leave it out and let people do what they want to? Also, any ideas on the overall wording on an invitation like this would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Okay, I am at my 5 year mark and we are doing the same, only we are having it a bit biggert han you plan to, but I still feel the same when it comes to gifts, but I am leaving that out. If someone chooses to bring something then that's fine too, I suppose.

Here is the wording I think I might use...

The honour of your presence
is requested at the reaffirmation
of the wedding vows of
NAMES
on DATE
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

or...

Together with our parents, we
Sandy Smith
and
John Black
ask you to join us for an intimate
ceremony to celebrate our Love
on Saturday, the eleventh of August
two thousand and seven
at ten-thirty in the morning
Location Name
Address
Town

Luncheon Reception
following the ceremony

obviously I would change the top of it a little :)

Answer 2

in case you want to adhere to strict etiquette, you do not aspect out presents on an invitation, and particularly position self assurance in note of mouth. in spite of the undeniable fact that, that's the real international. you would possibly want to easily positioned "no presents, please," possibly including "your presence will be a superb present." the respect of your presence is requested on the reaffirmation/renewal of the marriage vows of...

Answer 3

. What i can't understand is why this vow renewal 'ceremony' anyway? My husband and I frequently have our own private vow renewal ceremony after lights are out at night!