Including a memorial candle in vow renewal ceremony

My husband asked me to renew our vows six years ago. I told him I didn't think it was necessary, as we both knew how strong our love was for each other. A year later we lost our middle daughter in a car accident the night before our anniversary. Needless to say we no longer celebrate that.... [Read more]

Is my wedding vow renewal ceremony inappropriate??

My husband and I are planning a vow renewal for our 3rd anniversary. We both very much want a fairly elaborate event to surround our celebration - very much like a wedding. I've visited the I Do Take Two site, and we plan to exclude attendants, bouquet and garter tosses, and to make clear that we.... [Read more]

Attendants for a vow renewal ceremony?

My husband and I "ran off" and got married, so we didn't even plan a wedding. We did have a very nice reception held for us by both families, so we got to cut the cake etc(albeit 5 months after the wedding).

We are talking about renewing our vows in a few years for our 10th anniversary. We are.... [Read more]

Surprise Party with vow renewal ceremony

I am planning a surprise party for my parents who will be married for 40 years this month. It is a casual party with lots of family, current close friends and some old friends I know they have not seen in awhile. In addition to the party, I am also doing a surprise vow renewal ceremony for them..... [Read more]

Parents don't understand vow renewal ceremony

I am not sure how to deal with my mom (actually my step mom). I gave my Dad a picture of him walking me down the aisle at my wedding for Father's Day. She looked at the picture and said something to the effect of "you already had a wedding why do you need another one?" My wedding day was not my.... [Read more]