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Mona G
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 Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: Whatever happened to freedom of expression in Vow Renewals? |
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| I came onto the internet looking for intelligent creative, supportive helpful people who've had vow renewals and to get ideas, and I found none. What I found was a bunch of know-it-alls, like the women at I do-take two, insulting people, because they wanted to wear a wedding dress!? I've heard them call women tacky, because they never got their original ceremony for whatever reason, and these ugly pushy women were telling them NOT to do it!! If you have HAD a vow renewal and can share your personal ideas with me, please let me know. But for god's sakes, I am NOT asking for what I SHOULDN'T do. I know I'm not having a bachelor party, not getting a gift registry, but other than that, I think you should have whatever kind of ceremony you want, and there should be NO rules (excuse me, people have had wedding ceremonies on a scuba dive), just like it is for a wedding. Who's with me, and what creative things did you do? |
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nova_queen_28
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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| For me, I differentiate between a vow renewal and trying to relive your wedding day because you feel you missed out. Vow renewals are wonderful ceremonies and I think they are fantastic on milestone anniversaries or for special reasons (like after spouses get through a rocky time).I have not had a vow renewal, but I did attend my parents' as well as one Aunt & Uncles on their 50th Anniversary. My Mom is catholic and wasn't allowed to marry my Dad in a Catholic church because he was divorced. It took YEARS for my Dad's 1st marriage to be annulled through the Catholic Church and after it came through my parents renewed vows in a Catholic Church.They simply held a service in the church and we had a party at our house afterward (lots of food & snacks) to celebrate. My cousins, who were their original bridesmaids all found a cute top in the same pink color they had worn as kids - - they all wore that top with black slacks. My parents got a real kick out of that.My Aunt & Uncle, because it was their 50th anniversary, had a big shin-dig after their church vow renewal. It was in a huge banquet room at a restaurant. Flower centerpieces, DJ, the whole nine yards. |
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trucon30
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm going to be married for the first time next year, but my aunt and uncle renewed their vows last year. They did it at the house on a day in the middle of both their birthdays. It was a quiet ceremony that ended with a loud celebration. They had buffet set to one side of the house with a dance floor and a tent. It was what they wanted and what they had at their original wedding. There is no reason you shouldn't go just as big or even bigger for vow renewals-- the wedding was a celebration of two starting a life together. The renewal is to celebrate the success thus far--- and hope for the same for years to come. I don't know if this helps- Good luck! |
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TTC#2 with PCOS.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:51 am Post subject: |
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| My wedding day was horrible. I had drunk room mates insult our families. My sister in law tells me she hates me the next day, when I am carting her sorry behind around the area on MY honeymoon. She's just been a trouble maker since then. So were having a renewal of vows for our 10th wedding anniversary. After much deliberation and thinking were going to go on first and only honeymoon.. and have our renewal when were gone. I think anyone who is negative about renewal of vows or "second" weddings are just plain hateful. I see nothing wrong with it. Im like you I didn't register for anything. I didn't have a bachelorette party, because I didn't want one. And those of you who didn't have a wedding day like mine be very lucky! For our renewal of vows, weve been tossing around some ideas. Going to Vegas and hitting up that Star Trek Themed hotel or that Pirate Ship, and possibly an Elvis impersonator.... Going to a castle and having a knight in shining armor and damsel in distress..Him in 1920's gangster attire and me in a flapper dress. A drop waisted dress looks very flattering on me. I don't have a significant, waits hips or bum to even fill out a good pair of women's trousers. They just sag on me. Were honestly not sure yet. A good portion of our decision is going to be based on where were going to be stationed in the next 6 months. But I will tell you this though. Whereever we do have a renewal of vows.. It's going to be a fun, romantic, unique experience for both of us. Good luck. |
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