{"id":60080,"date":"2019-12-26T04:57:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T04:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/marriage-preparation\/how-to-make-renewing-your-vows-special\/"},"modified":"2023-01-15T11:06:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T11:06:22","slug":"how-to-make-renewing-your-vows-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/marriage-preparation\/how-to-make-renewing-your-vows-special\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Renewing Your Vows as Special as the Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15341 size-full\" title=\"How to Make Renewing Your Vows as Special as the Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Make-Renewing-Your-Vows-as-Special-as-the-Wedding-1606930464.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Renewing Your Vows as Special as the Wedding\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There comes a time in every marriage when some romance is in absolute order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might want to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/vows\/reasons-and-reflections-on-renewal-of-marriage-vows\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renew your vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every year &ndash; or do so every ten years. Regardless of the time that has elapsed since you first said &ldquo;I do&rdquo; to each other, a vow renewal can be the perfect opportunity to get your friends and family together and relive that special day again. However, there is no definite answer to the question of when to renew vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are considering renewing your vows, but are not yet quite sure about the details, read our guide on making your vow renewal just as special as your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/wedding-letter-for-a-newly-married-couple\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Watch:<\/strong><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wWLIRr7F1nk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-should-host-the-ceremony\"><\/span><b>Who should host the ceremony?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As vow renewals are much less &ldquo;structured&rdquo; than weddings, you can tailor them to your own preferences as much as you&rsquo;d like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When renewing your vows, your hosts can be your children if they are old enough and would like to take on the challenge; your parents, if you have recently gotten married and they would like to add their voice to celebrating your relationship; your best man and maid of honor, if they have had a blast the first time around; or any other friend or family member you would like to include in your special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-should-you-invite\"><\/span><b>Who should you invite?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some couples choose to host an intimate renewal ceremony, especially if they&rsquo;ve had a huge wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives them the time and space to focus on each other and their closest guests, as opposed to mingling with everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, those who&rsquo;ve had small weddings like to take it up a notch and host a larger soir&eacute;e for their renewal, especially if they couldn&rsquo;t afford the big wedding they wanted at the time. You can extend wedding vow renewal invitations as per your discretion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice is entirely up to you: consider the costs, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/7899177\/who-should-be-invited-to-vow-renewal\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tailor your guest list accordingly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/marriage-courses\/pre-marriage-course\">Online Pre Marriage Course<\/a><br><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where-should-you-host-it\"><\/span><b>Where should you host it?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A place of worship, a beach, a restaurant &ndash; you can choose any location for renewing your vows you&rsquo;d like (that fits into your budget, of course).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose to echo the atmosphere of your wedding and hold it in the same or a similar location, keeping to the original theme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, you can now craft the wedding you never had and incorporate all those elements you dismissed the first time around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that the theme you go for and the location you choose speak of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/renewing-yourself-as-an-individual-and-as-a-couple\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who you have become as a couple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After all, the day is all about celebrating your relationship, and the location and mood should reflect that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the weather permits it, you can take your wedding outside, and enjoy a day in the sun with your guests and each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you also<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getstak.com\/best-wedding-settings\/outdoor-ceremony-wedding-photography\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incorporate a photographer into your special day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; while this is not the actual wedding, you still want to have plenty of photos to frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-should-you-wear\"><\/span><b>What should you wear?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15390 size-full\" title=\"What should you wear\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-should-you-wear-1606930464.jpg\" alt=\"What should you wear\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest answer would be your original wedding dress and suit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they don&rsquo;t quite fit, you can find a way to work them into a new outfit. Stick to the original tie with a new suit, use some of the original materials to create a new dress, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you can go for a completely new ensemble, but make sure you do dress up for the special occasion of renewing your vows.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn&rsquo;t have to be as formal as the first time, but make sure you wear the outfit for the first time on the day, as opposed to reaching for a dress you&rsquo;ve already worn to a different occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-you-write-your-own-vows\"><\/span><b>Should you write your own vows?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While weddings can come with pre-scripted vows, renewal ceremonies don&rsquo;t, and this is your chance to put to paper some of your feelings.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it can be very difficult to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/vows\/importance-of-marriage-vows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">write your own vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, remember that they don&rsquo;t need to be formal and serious when it comes to renewing your vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be lighthearted and even silly, just as long as they tell your partner and the world how happy you are to be with them on this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about all the things that make your marriage special, and write about them &ndash; something as simple as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/saying-thank-you-will-enhance-your-relationship-happiness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thanking your partner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for making the best cup of hot chocolate on Christmas morning can be a very intimate and personal touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-you-get-new-rings\"><\/span><b>Should you get new rings?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ceremony for renewing your vows itself will require you to exchange rings again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can be your original bands, perhaps with an added engraving to mark your renewal ceremony, or you can add a new band to your original stack if you want to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of vow renewal rings is entirely up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-officiates-at-the-ceremony\"><\/span><b>Who officiates at the ceremony?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since a vow renewal is not legally binding, anyone can officiate during the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose your minister or priest; it can be your rabbi or someone from the local registry office, but it can also be a friend or a family member who has made an impact on your marriage and whom you would like to include in the ceremony of renewing your vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you can write your own script, you can take this time to personalize the experience as much as you&rsquo;d like, and make it entirely your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That also answers the question, how to renew vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/vows\/reasons-and-reflections-on-renewal-of-marriage-vows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding vow renewal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be an excellent way to share your love with friends and family, gather everyone you love, and simply have a wonderful day together.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The details of the ceremony are entirely up to you, and you can make it as formal or relaxed as you&rsquo;d like it to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to make it personal and specific to your relationship, and most importantly: enjoy the day and the love you have for each other.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There comes a time in every marriage when some romance is in absolute order. You might want to renew your vows every year &ndash; or do so every ten years. Regardless of the time that has elapsed since you first said &ldquo;I do&rdquo; to each other, a vow renewal can be the perfect opportunity to get your friends and family together and relive that special day again. However, there is no definite answer to the question of when to renew vows. 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