Dec31
Choosing between many lovely romantic destinations largely depends on who will be joining you on your excursion. If you are taking your entire immediate and/or extended family, then you will want to choose a place that members of various ages will enjoy. However, if just the two of you are going on a second honeymoon, then you should choose your dream destination.
- Hawaii: As far as family vacation ideas, Hawaii is difficult to beat. There is no limit to the things that everyone in the family can do, including hiking, whale watching, water sports, swimming, tennis, golf and turtle watching. Not only that, but Hawaii is a beautiful setting for a wedding renewal. You could also take your entire family out to a luau as the sun is setting.
- Italy: A classic romantic destination, Italy is brimming with appeal, with gorgeous countrysides, sensual food, amazing wineries, incredible restaurants, fun and vivacious people, and a wealth of interesting cities and regions to explore. If you have always wanted to go to Florence but never got the chance, now is the time. Other great places include Rome, Venice, Verona, Tuscany, or Lake Como. Remember that cities in Europe are more difficult to take the entire family to, and it would be more feasible to plan a trip for just the two of you.
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Dec28
Your second marriage wedding ceremony vows can be as similar or different as you want from the vows from your first marriage. If you just want them to be different you can have a much more casual ceremony this time, and perhaps be more expressive and write your own vows. You’ve matured and grown in many ways since your last wedding ceremony and you might have more to say about life, love, and commitment.
The vows you choose for non-religious wedding ceremonies are entirely up to you. The question is—how do you decide what you’d like to say? You are welcome to allow your minister to choose your wedding vows. Many couples have numerous meetings with their minister in order to give the minister an idea of how they met, and what they want out of their relationship and their life together. This personal information gives the minister something to say during the ceremony before and after the exchange of vows and the ring.
If you’re wondering how to go about writing your own vows just remember that the only criteria is that you’re honest, open, and loving. You can be as serious or comedic as you’d like, as long as it comes from the heart. Keep in mind that you should include your children, if you have them, in your wedding vows.
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Dec22
If you are planning to renew wedding vows, it is important to find the right outfit, or dress, for the occasion. Whether you have been married two years or 50, you want to look your best. Here are some tips for finding the appropriate thing to wear:
- Do not wear a veil or all-out wedding gown, unless you were married very recently (such as, within a few months or up to one year). If you have been married for a few years, a wedding gown and veil would not be appropriate.
- It depends on how formal the event is, and how formal the venue is. If you are planning a fairly dressy occasion to renew wedding vows, then it would be appropriate to wear a formal dress (not in the vein of a ball gown, but more along the lines of a floor-length dress, with a bolero jacket, in silk or satin). If your ceremony is at your home, or at the home of one of your children, then you would probably want a more casual dress. There are many gorgeous informal wedding dresses to choose from online.
- You can wear pants. If you are not a huge fan of wearing dresses, then a quality pant suit is just as classy. Or, if you are getting married on the beach, you can always wear some sort of sundress or Capri pants. Most of all, make sure you are occasion-appropriate.
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Dec15
Many couples who have dealt with serious difficulties and/or marriage problems decide to renew their wedding vows as a symbol of their commitment to each other. Some go through a period of vigorous marriage counseling, filled with difficult introspection and behavior change accountability. Planning a marriage renewal ceremony is another way to stay accountable, by having witnesses (such as your closest friends and family members) there to support and reaffirm your faithfulness and devotion to each other.
Even when you have a good marriage, there are times when you need to re-evaluate where you are and what you need to do to get back on track. (This is true of anything worth doing, whether it is with your marriage, an exercise routine, career path, or a commitment to helping people). Perhaps you have gotten complacent in your relationship, or you have begun to take your partner for granted. Marriage renewal is a way to breathe new life into your marriage.
Perhaps you decide to try something new together, such as ballroom dancing or traveling to a new country to do humanitarian work. Perhaps you just want to celebrate your spouse and the life you have together. Renewing your wedding vows is a wonderful way to reflect on the past and look forward to your future.
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Dec14
Finding love is a wonderful and joyous event that should be celebrated with your nearest and dearest, regardless if it’s your second time getting married. Use the following tips to decide which wedding traditions you would like to follow.
Announcement
There aren’t any rules that say there is a specific way to announce your engagement for your second marriage. If there are children involved this time around, then make sure to let them know first, since they are part of your family unit.
Who to Keep Off the Invite List
The only guests you should consider keeping off the invite list are ex-in laws. Unless you’ve kept close touch with them and it wouldn’t be awkward to invite them to your second wedding, they should remain off the list.
The Ceremony
Many second marriage weddings are civil and not religious, however this is not a rule. If either of you has children you should include them in the ceremony. They can help you and your fiancé light the unity candle.
Your Aisle Date
Don’t worry about following traditional marriage customs for your procession down the aisle. For your second wedding it’s not necessary that your father walk you down the aisle. You are welcome to have your mother, sister, aunt, best friend, or children walk you down the aisle. Traditional Jewish processions consist of the bride, both sets of grandparents and parents.
Bridal Shower
Some rules of etiquette apply in this department. Guests who attended the bride’s shower for her first marriage are not invited to the shower for her second marriage, however if they do attend the shower they are not required to bring a gift. As the bride it is your responsibility to make sure these crossover guests are informed of this.
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Dec02
If you are preparing to get married and are about to become a stepparent, you’ll want to include your fiancé’s children in the ceremony. Second wedding etiquette guidelines will help you incorporate your soon-to-be stepchildren into your wedding. You’re about to enter a marriage not only as a couple, but as a family, so it’s important to communicate that throughout the ceremony to ensure that your stepchildren feel loved and included.
Why?
You might wonder why including everyone in your ceremony is important. Stepchildren are typically afraid that they’ll be excluded from the family once someone new joins the family, so including them from the get-go will help calm that fear. It’s also a reminder to everyone that this is a new venture for everyone involved—not just you and your fiancé. Studies show that it generally takes eight years for stepfamilies to feel like a real unit, so the earlier you welcome this bond the better.
How
Include your stepchildren’s names in your vows. In any instance that you say your fiancé’s name, add on the names of his or her children to that vow. Another great way of including them is to find meaningful jewelry pieces and give them to the children as gifts before or after the exchange of rings.
Honeymoon For All
In addition to your traditional honeymoon that you share with your new partner, plan a blended family honeymoon as well. Pick a place that the entire family agrees on and view it as your first official trip as a family.
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Nov26
Having a wedding renewal ceremony is a lovely way to reaffirm your commitment to your spouse. Here are a few things to avoid when planning a renewal of vows:
- Do not renew your vows as an excuse to throw another party. There are a million reasons to celebrate, but renewing your marriage vows should be taken very seriously. If it’s really something you want to do and feel it is important, then do it! Just make sure you’re not renewing your vows because you love party planning and want a reason to be the center of attention.
- Do not register for gifts. This will most certainly annoy everyone, especially those who bought you gifts the first time around. If guests do bring gifts, you can accept them. Just make it clear that you want your guests to be there with you, and that gifts are entirely unnecessary.
- Do not have wedding attendants. You can have family (such as children or grandchildren) as part of the ceremony, but having bridesmaids or groomsmen is not advised.
- Do not have a bridal shower or bachelorette party. Again, the focus of the occasion should be the wedding renewal, not the celebration of an upcoming wedding.
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