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ambbran902
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married again

My husband and I got married in September 2005 at the courthouse because of insurance purposes... We are having another wedding on the date of our first marraige so that all of our family can be there.. we are doing everything... dress, tux... ect.... We have no idea how to word this on wedding invitations. Would it be renewel of vows or should we say the 2nd wedding of: What do we do?

(This post was edited by the_admin on Apr 25, 2006, 8:44 AM)

the_admin
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Re: [ambbran902] married again [In reply to]

A wedding comes in all shapes, sizes and locations. Whether you were married in a grand cathedral with all family and friends attending or you were married before a justice of the peace with just your witnesses, you're considered married already and this was your wedding.

If you want to have another ceremony then this would be a vow renewal or a blessing of your marriage (if presided over by a member of the clergy). Examples of appropriate wording for these sorts of ceremonies can be found here:

Vow Renewal or Blessing of Your Marriage Invitations

If you are simply having a reception then you can call this your wedding reception (please note that gifts are given for the wedding, not the reception. Even though some guests may send a gift, please don't expect gifts or mention them on the invitation). There are examples of reception invitation wording on the page above as well. The wording and formatting will depend on the formality and location of the event.
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Re: [ambbran902] married again [In reply to]

I completely agree. And, because you are inviting guests, there should be some care taken in the etiquette involved here. Please read more about vow renewal etiquette.
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Consultant
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