New here -Renewing Vows - Need Advice

caramal78

My husband and i are renewing our vows next year. we would be married for 6 years. we are not going to ask for gifts or what have you. we are doing it becuase we have been through a lot and just want to celebrate it with friends and family who wasnt there the first time (it was very rushed) and i really wanted a reception but we couldnt afford it. my question is how do i phrase the invites? do i put celebrate our 6 anniversary, join us in our vow renewal or what?

SueR13

How about simply "a celebration of our marriage"?

Sue-n-Kevin

If you do it around your anniversary, you can, in my opinion, call it a vow renewal. I'd word it something like this:

"Please join us (or state your names) as we renew our vows after 6 years of marriage. We want to share this special occasion with our cherished family and friends. " Then tell them the date, place and time.

Anyone close enough to be invited will know you've been through a lot, and will be happy to join you.

The best way I've seen people word "no gifts please" is to state "The pleasure of your presence is requested, not presents". This can be in small letters at the bottom, but you can also go without adding that. It can seem tacky.

Best wishes for  a continued happy married life.

LesPaul

Congratulatons!  And ditto Retread - don't mention gifts.  Just invite people to celebrate your marriage/6 year vow renewal and let word of mouth cover your 'no gifts please' request.  Although, to be honest, I always bring a bottle of wine even if no gifts are requested.  You might get some of this - just be gracious about people who will bring a little something anyway.