Etiquette for Renewing Wedding Vows

A vow renewal ceremony celebrates and reinvigorates a marriage. From small intimate gatherings to elaborately planned productions, wedding vow renewal ceremonies cater to the taste of the host couple. Like weddings, vow renewal ceremonies also have rules of etiquette.

Finances

The husband and wife typically pay for the vow renewal ceremony. According to theknot.com, the children of the couple of honor sometimes host the ceremony.

Considerations

Vow renewal ceremonies do not have gift registries. Weddings have gift registries as a way for the guests to help the newlyweds build their combined household. Married couples already live together and do not need a gift registry.

Significance

The single days of the husband and wife are long gone by the time a vow renewal ceremony is planned. Bachelor and bachelorette parties are not appropriate.

Misconceptions

The wife should either walk down the aisle with her husband or with her children. According to idotaketwo.com, the father of the "bride" does not walk her down the aisle for a vow renewal ceremony because the father's approval or public show of support of the marriage is not necessary.

Features

Vow renewal ceremonies do not have bridal attendants or wedding parties, only guests.

References

• The Knot: How to Renew Your Vows
• I Do! Take Two: Renewal Etiquette

Resources

• Wedding Channel