PLEASE!!!! I NEED EVERYONES HELP
My husband and I are getting remarried in July but we are anot sure how to do invitations, and not sure about whom we MUST re-invite. We have been married 8 years, have been together 20 years in June but last year we were separated for 6 months and really feel we want our vows and everything renewed.PLEASE WE NEED YOUR HELP
Posted by Shanda; updated 03/17/03
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In this case you should just tell your immediate family members to join you for the ceremony. Then have a nice, very private ceremony and go out for dinner afterwards.
After 20 years together, eight years of marriage and a separation, you don`t send out invitations and have a reception to marry this same man again.
Posted by Randee; updated 03/26/03
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I think that sounds like a great idea and depending on how much you want to spend I think it`s ok to send out invitations.
I think it`s cool to have a regular wedding invitation and use the right wording like
Mr. And Mrs. John Doe
Request the honour of your presence
At the reaffirmation of
Their wedding vows
Saturday, the fifth of August
At two o`clock (.etc.)
Here are some examples of what people have used in their renewing vows.
Rebirth of our Commitment
The word renaissance means rebirth;
Today we celebrate the rebirth of our commitment
Before this honored gathering.
(Name), with full confidence in the solid anchor of our love,
I take you once again as my (husband/wife).
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I stood before you
Once before I have stood with you before family and friends;
Once again I take your hand as my partner.
(Name), I take you this day and for all days as my (husband/wife)
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Belief
I believe in this marriage more strongly than ever.
(Name), it is with joy born of experience and trust that I commit myself once again to be your (husband/wife)
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Recommitment
Perhaps the only thing truer than one`s first love
Is to recommit to that love before family and friends.
(Name), you were and are my love for life;
I take you from this day forward as my (husband/wife)
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Give to You
I,________, give to you, __________,
A new promise and yet not so new;
A new (husband/wife),
And yet not so new;
And a new affirmation of love
From the heart
That has loved you for (x) years
And will love you for as many more
As God allots to it.
I hope this helps, Good luck on your renewal.
Maddy :)
Posted by Maddy; updated 03/26/03
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Hi Shanda,
One more thing. If you go to www.yahoo.com and type in the search box renewing wedding vows there`s tons of info and ideas from other couples.
Maddy
Posted by Maddy; updated 03/26/03
