I'm attending a wedding vow renewal tomoorw, should I take a card and/or present?
It's their 5th wedding anniversary
2007-09-20 00:31:51 · 17 answers · asked by gareth_bancroft 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
People only get married once...a vow renewal is really just an anniversary party...Vows do not expire...they do not really need renewed. You can take them an anniversary card if you want, but no, you do not need a gift.
~Kat
2007-09-20 00:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kat 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Vow Renewal Etiquette
2016-10-01 04:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To my thinking, it depends on a couple of things. If this vow renewal is simply a way to have the nice dress-up wedding they didn't have when they originally married, sure, why not bring a gift and consider it a wedding gift? On the other hand, if they had the bells and whistles the first time, a card is sufficient. Personally, I think anniversary parties which include vow renewal ceremonies are much more appropriate for milestones that took a while to achieve, say, 25th or 50th.
2007-09-20 02:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by naniannie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Celebrating 5th anniversary is understandable, but vow renewal on 5th anniversary is a bit too much! But then, if the vow renewal gives the couple some confidence to take their marriage further, why not? Suggest you consider this as an anniversary celebration and take a nice small gift and a card, which you can afford. Or even a nice bouquet of flowers with a card would do. I would go with a small gift and a card.
2007-09-20 01:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by fitasfiddle 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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I'm attending a wedding vow renewal tomoorw, should I take a card and/or present?
It's their 5th wedding anniversary
2015-08-10 07:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly believe in vow renewal, but at 5 years? Maybe 10, certainly 20 or 25. But I've just never heard of it at 5 years.
However, etiquette requires that if you attend you should at the very least take a card and/or a gift. In this case, due to the short duration of their marriage, I wouldn't make it anything outrageously expensive--maybe a photo frame or some artificial flowers.
Go, have fun!
2007-09-20 03:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Just remember it is a renewal & not a wedding "do-over". I think Dad can "escort you", but not give you away - you have been married 10 years now. You can do a simple white or ivory destination or cocktail dress, but no trains, veils, etc. I think a family type thing with your children is a lovely idea for a renewal! Make this a party that's about you and your hubby and boys & celebrating your marriage - and not the wedding you did not have, and you'll be fine.
2016-04-06 03:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not a gift-giving occasion. Every party doesn't require a gift, especially manufactured events like vow renewals. Some people really go over the top with parties and expectations of gifts. Just take a nice card and give them your congratulations. Five years isn't like 50, after all.
2007-09-20 01:50:03 · answer #8 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A gift is not mandatory but I'm sure there will be several guests that will bring either a gift or a card or both.
Here's a suggestion . . give them five of "something"
Five candles . . five passes to the local movie theater . . five gift certificates for breakfast . . five boxes of candy or candy bars . . five bottles of sparkling cider (this can be purchased at a grocery store)
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-09-20 01:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by Avis B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, just go. Afterwards decide what your response should be based on what happens. Then write them a letter or a blank card either congratulating them on 5 years together and a lovely renewel ceremony OR thanking them for the dinner, tea, lunch, cake & champagne or whatever sort of festivities were provided AFTER the ceremoney -- if any. If there is actually something to thank them for (rather than merely congratulate them on) then you MAY emphasize your thanks with a gift. Notice that says MAY, not MUST.
2007-09-20 01:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋