2nd Time Bride

It`s your wedding so you can do what ever you want, but to my knowledge, you are not suppose to wear a veil or ask parents to pay for the wedding, if they offer, that`s a diffrent story but don`t expect them to pay for it. You had a one time opportunity to wear a veil and have someone else foot the bill, you are a grown women and if you decide to get married again that is because you decided it was the right time and you are able to afford it.

Well,since your parents have offered to pay,why turn it down? It might hurt them if you refuse. After all,they are your FAMILY,you cannot think of uppity manners and courtesy here,because family are supposed to know each others` feelings.(basic human courtesy is of course always needed,but I mean the formal kind is not needed). If they WANT to pay,allow them to.

I`m also a second time bride, but this is my first big wedding, the first was done at the courthouse by JP. I`ve been reading alot about weddings lately and after buying my dress yesterday, I decided to wear a veil that will not cover my face. The first lady was right, this is your wedding and you do it however it suits you. After falling in love with the dress I also decided to wear white, instead of ivory. And as far as parents paying for the wedding, I refused to ask my parents for any help, but they offered and are very excited to be helping with the wedding, since there was nothing to do for the first one. Good luck to you!!!!!!!

Veils are symbolic- depending on the culture and religion. I would keep it to flowers in the hair or a tiara. I found a website FAQ on Uniqueweddings. I think they address the issue there

If you choose you want to wear a viel then by all means feel free too! This is your BIG Day... Whether you have done this before or not it does not matter..

I agree with another poster.. If your parents offer to pay then go for it.. You dont want to hurt their feelings by saying Im sorry but NO! LOL Be happy and appreciate that you have all their help... I dont have that kind of help and doing it all myself.. IF my parents were to pay for my wedding, I would be very honored..
The choice is up to you though.. It is not like you went and ASKED them to pay this time.. They offered it to you...

Good Luck
Holly

I think that since your first marriage didn`t work, you deserve to have your wedding the way you want. Wear a veil if it is what you want. And to the other post, (please e-mail me--I would love to talk to you) I too am a second time bride, and I to got married in a court house my first time. My fiance has never been married, so it is expected from his side to have a big wedding. I am also wearing a white gown. I have been through so much crap that I think I deserve this. I am finally happy, and I am making my day my way. So Go For IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go to Vegas baby! you`ve gone through the "beautiful" wedding.. Do domething fun! go on a nice honeymoon!
Jess