My hubby and I got married in September of 2011 and we are thinking of renewing our vows in 2021.
There are a couple of reasons we want to do this. First, for me it's about re-commiting to each other after a lot of life changes (kids, house, etc). Second (ties into #1), my parents got divorced when I was about 8 or 9 but they'd been talking about it for years. I want my kids to always know that this is real and forever no matter how hard things get. We were together for nearly 7 years before we got married. Third, and least important, we were both out of shape when we got married (me, over 200 lbs at 5' tall)...we are on a much healthier path at this point and we both hope to be in much better shape. And while I wont be spending an arm and a leg on a new dress for the vow renewal I would like the chance to look beautiful for my wedding (again).
Has anyone done this or know anyone who has? We wouldn't do the day over or anything. Our wedding was our wedding. It would be us and our kids, maybe our parents and some friends on a beach somewhere. The plan would be to get re-married (vow renewal) on the beach and go to a restuarant or something for dinner and to celebrate...no formal reception.
What do you all think?
Re: Vow Renewal - Has anyone done this
[QUOTE]My hubby and I got married in September of 2011 and we are thinking of renewing our vows in 2021. There are a couple of reasons we want to do this. First, for me it's about re-commiting to each other after a lot of life changes (kids, house, etc). Second (ties into #1), my parents got divorced when I was about 8 or 9 but they'd been talking about it for years. I want my kids to always know that this is real and forever no matter how hard things get. We were together for nearly 7 years before we got married. Third, and least important, we were both out of shape when we got married (me, over 200 lbs at 5' tall)...we are on a much healthier path at this point and we both hope to be in much better shape. And while I wont be spending an arm and a leg on a new dress for the vow renewal I would like the chance to look beautiful for my wedding (again). Has anyone done this or know anyone who has? We wouldn't do the day over or anything. Our wedding was our wedding. It would be us and our kids, maybe our parents and some friends on a beach somewhere. The plan would be to get re-married (vow renewal) on the beach and go to a restuarant or something for dinner and to celebrate...no formal reception. What do you all think?
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</div><div>Here's the thing.</div><div>
</div><div>1. It wouldn't be a wedding or getting re-married, because those things imply you are not already married (you get re-married after a divorce or a spouse's death), it would be only a vow renewal. The terms are not interchangable.</div><div>
</div><div>2. While your sentiment is nice, this is way, way too early to be planning for anything like this. You're assuming a lot of things that may or may not happen. Why not just enjoy your marriage for now? A lot can change in 10 years, and you may not even feel a renewal is necessary at that point.</div><div>
</div><div>3. You say you don't want a do-over, but then that you want to look beautiful for your wedding. Which is it? Besides, I'd wager your husband thinks you're beautiful at any size <em>and</em> there's nothing to say you can't do a photo session with him when you make it to your goal together. No need for a pretend wedding, just grab a photographer and dress up.
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but heidi klum and seal would have a vow renewal every year as like an anniversary thing so you could do something like that and make it a tradition
otherwise i think having one after a year ... its very quick
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I know there are many out there who don't approve of do-over weddings but there are many out there that do.
[QUOTE]I guess...rather than "what do you think", I mean has anyone here done this - had a vow renewal and if so what were your reasons for doing so? What did you do and where?
Posted by MelissaSavin[/QUOTE]
MelissaSavin, I know you said in a post after this one that you weren't planning to be on TK much longer, but I'm hoping you will get an alert through email. I'm planning a vow renewal and have met many on here who are, also. If you google it, you will find results that show you pictures, videos, and blogs of people who are doing it or have done it. And so what if it's about 10 years away? Are you enjoying thinking and planning? Have fun with it!
Blessings to you and yours,
Julie