Invitation wording for vow renewal

Julie2013 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.3px 'Footlight MT Light'} Because you have shared in our lives with your love and friendship, the pleasure of your company is requested at the reaffirmation of the wedding vows of Jane and John Smith Location Date Time Good luck!
Posted by thesequel[/QUOTE]

Thesequel, I love this so much, it's going in my idea file!! Thanks for throwing it out there!

Julie

B&AK2011 · August 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Invitation wording for vow renewal : As adults they can certainly do what they want. However if they throw etiquette to the wind, they need to accept the social repercussions of those choices.
Posted by banana468[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11.818181991577148px;background-color:#ffffff;">"Social man is a somnambulist." -Gabriel Tarde</span></div><div>
</div>People handing out their 'social repercussions' are obviously worried about the wrong thing. A celebration is, as the dictionary states, the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion. In this situation, it would be the two people renewing their vows that are marking their pleasure so I don't think you have room to tell them how to mark their pleasure. If people are more worried about the celebration being 'right' in the worlds eyes then I would hope they aren't invited in the first place because the day is meant to celebrate love, acceptance and joy. I think what iluvmy0341 originally ask was how to word the invitations to her vow renewal and not if she was allowed by the 'social pressures' to dress a certain way. Clearly you have stated your point and she can take it or leave it as she may but maybe now is the time to let her enjoy the process of planning HER ceremony.

That said, here is an AWESOME link to some creative invitations. Some are for specific anniversaries but they can be altered a little and still have great ideas!

<a href="http://www.invitationconsultants.com/samplewording.aspx?p_subcategory=160" rel="nofollow">http://www.invitationconsultants.com/samplewording.aspx?p_subcategory=160</a> </div><div>
</div><div>I hope your celebration day is filled with tons of fun and you love every minute of it!</div>

Deezwifey87 · October 2012

Well I see this was from last year but just wanted to say I believe u can do what u want on ur vow renewal. And the person who said no cake no nothing wow how rude I'm doing my vow renewal on carnival cruise and u get it all the cake the toast everything. A vow renewal is stating u still Do and if anyone wants to throw a big formal one its their choice. I'm wearing a dress I got married thru court sitting in a chair. We needed to get married because he was getting shipped out and had no time for a traditional wedding I'm glad we got married but I want to wear a dress and have our family and friends there and that's exactly what were doing 9/6/13 and we can't wait . So to anyone who reads this after do your wedding or vow renewal how you and ur partner want its your day no one else's and to top it off I bet your friends and family would be thrilled to be included this time round if they weren't the first time. And whom ever talks crap it's because they are jealous plain and simple

KayakingBride · November 2012

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[QUOTE]My husband and I were married in the courthouse and are now having a big wedding for the family. Is it OK to put traditional wording on the invitation or do we need to specify that it is a vow renewal? No-one came to our courthouse wedding--it was just the two of us.
Posted by iluvmy0341[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm doing the same thing. We were legally married for our own reasons, and we are having our ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the day that we were married in the court house. I see that there are a lot of negative posts here stating that you're "not allowed" to wear a gown or have a big ceremony or blah blah blah... it's your choice, just as it is my choice to have a big ceremony because we are able to do so now where we could not before.</div><div>
</div><div>I am also looking for ideas on how to word the invitations. If anyone has some suggestions (instead of criticisms about what they believe proper etiquette is and how I will become a social pariah if I wear a wedding dress on my big day), please share, because it looks like there are several people looking for ideas and not looking for someone to tell them that they are wrong for wanting what every woman wants - a big wedding day where she can wear a beautiful gown and surround herself with loving people to celebrate the love and life that they have chosen.</div><div>
</div><div>Here is what I have for my invitation, but I'm looking for something better:</div><div>Saying "I Do" in front of a judge just wasn't enough</div><div>Join us to witness as we say it again</div><div>And renew our vows in front of family and friends</div><div>
</div><div>We are having a casual wedding on the beach with no shoes, so we want our invitation to reflect that. Feel free to plagiarize (I did!) if you wish, and please share your ideas if you have them.</div><div>
Thanks!!</div>

TheRice's · December 2012

As a event planner, florist decorator in Atlanta I love to advise my clients on etiquette but I am seeing more more vow renewals turing into weddings. The wife is escorted down the isle, she wears white either new or original dress and I have only come to one conclusion. When it comes to these things the couple ultimately decides and you can do whatever you want its your money you wedding/vow renewal it is the have your cake and eat it to event.

TheRice's · December 2012

My husband and I renewed our vows on our 4th anniversary in Vegas just the 2 of us it was great we was going to di it again at 10 but we are doing it at 8. On yesterday I just said yes to my old dress because I was struggling on what to wear. My original gown is big white long train and I thought is this to much my answer no of course not! Many people have all out parties for their b'day every year no etiquette to follow what's make your anniversary less important than a b'day or any other day that is special to you.

carusocy · December 2012

I had my wedding planned for July of 2013, however my fathers health turned and it was becoming more likely he isn't going to make it so we just had a small ceremony and dinner so I could have my father be there as it was important to me. With that being said I Plan on going forward with my July wedding because we deserve to celebrate and he wants me to. please do not listen to what other people's opinions are, it only matters what makes you happy. I will wear my gown, have my bridal party and have a damn cake because I want to. if someone chooses to not come cause it's not proper "etiquette" that's fine by me. My first ceremony will always hold a special place in my heart cause my dad was there and July I will honor him again. Congratulations!!

frazierk09 · January 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_invites-paper_invitation-wording-vow-renewal?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:cd062f89-8272-496a-b0ab-225e1f87acecDiscussion:bbfbe56a-5cfa-47e8-9286-7a15321f1990Post:da7c7bc0-c430-4f22-8094-154e31047e85">Re: Invitation wording for vow renewal</a>:
[QUOTE]thesequel--thanks! I like that one alot! And yeah my Dad is hosting it and yes I am wearing a dress and having attendants because we are having a ceremony as well as the reception.
Posted by iluvmy0341[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>We too are having a vow renewal. My husband is military and we werent able to have a big wedding with the ever changing dates of the military. I will be wearing a wedding dress, having attendants, a reception, a first dance, and everything else! Sorry to those of you who dont believe in that...but it's not their big day..its yours :) Glad your having you big dream wedding</div>

crittinger · March 2013

I know I'm late in replying to this thread, but I have to say how disappointed I am in the number women who are trashing your ideas of what YOU want on YOUR big day. They should be embarrassed for acting like uptight prudes. It's your day and nothing is legally binding so you can do whatever the hell you want!! Hope you had an amazing time. I'm sure it was beautiful :

SummerO · May 2013

In Response to Re: Invitation wording for vow renewal:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Invitation wording for vow renewal : You are not a bride. You are a married woman. You only get one wedding, and you have had yours.
Posted by CMGr[/QUOTE]
I just do not agree with you at all. When a couple decides to renew their wedding vowes they can have any kind of ceremony and any kind of reception they desire and she can for sure wear a wedding dress and have a bridal bouquette and do any of the traditional things. I renewed my vows in maui on my 10 year wedding anniversary and i had a wedding dress and all details of a wedding. A couple can pick how they want their special day!

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