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10 Ideas for Throwing An Amazing Vow Renewal Ceremony

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My husband and I have been married for almost 15 years and discussed doing a vow renewal ceremony. I love the idea of recommitting to one another and celebrating the life we have built with family and friends.

I have been researching and gathering inspiration, and I wanted to share the etiquette and offer ideas to others. This is a beautiful thing to do and can be done on any budget. Who doesn’t want an excuse for a good party with all the feels?

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What is a vow renewal ceremony?

It is a ceremony to recommit yourself to your partner with wedding vows, old or new. It is a time to celebrate the life you have built and your love for one another with family and friends!

Vow renewals date back to the Middle Ages. They have been popular in Italy for a long time and in the United States since the 1950s, peaking in popularity in the 1970s.

Why have a vow renewal ceremony?

  • A way to celebrate milestones like 2, 5, 10, 25, or 50 years of marriage.
  • Reaffirming your bond to one another.
  • Honoring your family and the life you have built.
  • Show that your vows are still important.
  • Celebrating with family.

10 Tips for an Amazing Vow Renewal with the Ones You Love!

Here are ten ways to make your party unforgettable, whether doing a simple vow renewal in your backyard or going out with the venue of your dreams!

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Tip 1: Exchanging Vows With Your Partner

Vows are the most crucial aspect of a vow renewal ceremony. This is a chance to renew your old vows, write brand new ones, or mix old and new ones! You can reiterate the vows you have kept, add new vows to your ever-changing marriage, or even write your own if you did not get the chance the first time.

Vow Inspiration & Ideas:

Tip 2: Involve Close Friends & Family

Chances are there are new people in your life that were not around before, like kids, new friends, and new family members! This is a great way to gather them all together and show them all how important your marriage is and how important they are being there with you!

If you have children, they are an essential part of your married life. You could even plan a fun family dance for everyone to see or have a particular song to dance with them, too!

Tip 3: Share Memories Through Pictures & Heirlooms

This is a great time to bring out your old wedding pictures and maybe display or wear items that you used in your wedding. I plan on wearing the old flower crown I made for myself for my wedding nearly 15 years ago!

Memory Ideas:

  • A slide show with music of your wedding and life together so far.
  • Display your wedding attire or wear it again.
  • Display your old vows in frames for others to read.
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Tip 4: Remember Those Who Have Past On

On a personal note, I was lucky enough to have all 4 of my grandparents at my wedding, and now only one of them is still here. I want to feel connected to the people we have lost since marriage. I want them to know they are still essential and part of the day!

Ways to Remember:

  • Have a remembrance table set up with pictures, heirlooms, and white candles
  • Have a moment of silence for those who can not be with you.
  • Have a slide show with pictures and music.

Tip 5: Skip the Gifts, But Not the Food & Music

Having a registry for a vow renewal is not good etiquette. Your life is established; this is about celebrating your strength and potential with your family and friends! So make sure there is great food and an even greater playlist.

Music and Food Ideas:

  • A taco bar, ice cream bar, or pizza party, to name a few
  • A curated playlist of songs that have connected you over the years, plus your first dance song.
  • Splurge on a DJ or catering that you may not have had before!
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Tip 6: Find the Perfect Venue

Maybe you want a small, intimate gathering or a huge extravaganza that you have never been able to do before. Finding the perfect place is almost as important as your vows!

Venue Ideas:

  • Relive memories at the place where you were married.
  • Have a small gathering in your backyard.
  • Rent that beautiful hall with everything done for you, so all you have to do is show up!

Tip 7: Choose What To Wear

Maybe you love a good theme like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings so everyone can dress up, or you want traditional attire. Even easier is wearing jeans and a T-shirt. Everyone has different ideas, and the beauty of a vow renewal is you can do whatever you want.

Attire Ideas:

  • Bring out your nerdy side with a themed wedding; everyone can dress in costume.
  • Find a simple yet elegant, comfortable dress to dance in.
  • Keep it completely casual, and it’s all good!
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Tip 8: Choose Someone to Speak

The wonderful thing about a vow renewal is that you do not have to find a minister or priest because it is not legally binding like a wedding. Anyone can say a few words.

Who Should Speak:

  • Best Friend
  • Sibling or parent
  • Whoever married you the first time, for nostalgia’s sake.

Tip 9: Take New Photos

This is a time for photos and videos. You could recreate some of your old wedding photos, include your kids, and create brand-new memories alongside your old ones. This is the best way to remember your special day.

Photo Ideas:

  • Have a photo booth
  • Get disposable cameras for guests
  • Hire a professional photographer or videographer if you couldn’t the first time.

Tip 10: Choose the Type of Ceremony You Want

Maybe you want to recreate your wedding, or now that you’re older and your tastes have changed, you want to do something completely new! The sky is the limit; this is a great time to go all out and make it as big or as tiny as you want.

Types of Ceremonies:

  • A casual backyard barbeque with a bounce house for the kids!
  • A destination wedding with those closest to you and your partner
  • If possible, redo it all where you were married and had your reception.

Conclusion

Celebrate the love you share and the life you have built together. This is your day to make it as simple or extravagant, budget-friendly or frivolous as you like!

All you need to do is remember your vows, have fun and be with those who have supported your marriage.

Remember to skip the gifts, bring on the food and music, and dance the night away with the ones you love most!

Stay cozy and renew your vows!

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