It will be our 10th anniversairy. We did not have a formal wedding the first time. And We want to include our children in the renewal as well. And we never had a honeymoon either( we would like to a beach somewhere). Any serious suggestions as to were to go for a honeymoon and how to go about renewing our vows would be greatly appreciated . Thanks
2007-08-26 05:06:09 · 6 answers · asked by Heather M 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
How about a B&B in your state? A lot of them do small weddings & receptions as well - usually pretty affordable. Perhaps there's one at a beach location in your area
2007-08-26 10:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi! If you want something at your church, check with your pastor/priest/minister, etc. on what others have done. You need to remember that this will be a vow renewal, not a wedding. For instance, you will not have anyone "give you away"; you don't have bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc. although you can have your children next to you. If your attendants from your wedding are available, it is also nice to have them stand next to you. You can wear a nice dress, just not over the top and no veil, etc. You don't exchange rings unless you are getting a new one.
You also do not need to have it at a church. Since you are already legally married, anyone can perform the ceremony. A parent, brother, sister? This is kind of fun because you can put your own details into it and write your own ceremony and vows.
Another idea would be to do everything on a beach somewhere! Check out www.beachsidebride.com
They are in Florida and do weddings and vow renewals. Their pictures say it all. That would be my choice - vow renewal on the beach; a little reception after at a restaurant or hotel; and honeymoon all in one!
2007-08-26 14:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just so you come to realize a vow renewal is NOT 'another wedding' or a do-over, or the wedding you never had. You DID have a wedding, you are married, so whatever the circumstances were, they were what they were.
A vow renewal is planning a simple ceremony - at a church or another location - then basically an anniversary party - dinner and a bit of a party at your home, for example, for family and close friends. That's all it is - no "wedding" stuff at all, just a renewal of your vows, your commitment. Your children will be there to witness that and celebrate with you.
And location for a trip - whatever you can afford as a family vacation!
2007-08-27 03:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the vow renewals I have attended took place at the couples' places of worship. Contact your clergy person for details on the ceremony.
Each couple then hosted a luncheon or party in their home, immediately following the vow renewal.
Keep in mind that vow renewals are usually more simple, less elaborate than a wedding. In these vow renewals I attended, the man had one attendant and the woman had one attendant. None of these brides wore a veil. Some brides were dressed more formally than others, but none wore a veil.
As for a honeymoon, everyone I have talked to lately is raving about Myrtle Beach.
http://www.myrtlebeach.com/
I have never been there myself, but folks who have been there all seem to love it.
2007-08-26 05:31:40 · answer #4 · answered by Suz123 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you go somewhere in your state that you would like to vacation at...have a small outdoor ceremony, perhaps by water and then celebrate the week by staying in the area.
2007-08-26 05:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your local bed and breakfest.
Check the link below for an example
2007-08-26 08:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋