Hello! The hubby and I have decided to renew our wedding vows on our 12yr anniversary in May 2014. I am so excited but yet frustrated to the max!!!! Let me break it down for you......In 2002 we elope at a courthouse. At that time money was funny. With that being said I did not have a wedding, dress, cake,reception,honeymoon,bridal shower or anything for that matter. Now we are at place to where we could afford to have the ceremony,reception, honeymoon, & ect......Everyone in my family is telling me what I can or can't do since I am already married!!! For instance a relative of mine tells me,"you know April you are not allowed to have a bridal shower, receive wedding gifts, or anything that a new bride would receive because you are already married, and it is just not the same for you." Then another relative of mine tell me,"April it is your day. You can have anything you want!" Smh! All I want is the wedding I always wanted to have is it such a crime in wanting to experience that moment??????! The only difference is now the husband and I have our children to include in this wedding. I need help! What is the right/wrong way???? Does it really matter????????? what is your opinion on this topic.
PS. I dont want any bridal showers, gifts, or the things you do before you get married. However I do want to experience the bridal gown shopping, wedding photo pictures, cake tasting, flower arrangements and the whole nine yard of the wedding. Please keep harsh comments to yourself, I dont mind you telling me the real but dont disrespect me in the process. Thanks!!!