Bride 2nd wedding; groom first

You can do whatever you want. Wearing a veil is perfectly fine. A lot of people skip the bouquet/garter toss nowadays but it’s your choice.

There’s no rules. It can be whatever you want. This was my second and H’s first. I didn’t wear a veil, but that’s just because it’s not my style. Even for my first wedding, I only wore my veil for an hour, so it didn’t seem worth the cost. We didn’t do a bouquet and garter toss but that’s because we have almost no single friends and garter tosses make me cringe.

I looked up second wedding etiquette and it had something to do with what the veil symbolized??? I don't quite remember as it was a while ago I checked on it

In my case, my first wedding was my 1st husband's second wedding, so I didn't get to do a lot of stuff because he didn't want to. My first wedding actually kinda felt like a second wedding. I only had a maid of honor, I was only able to invite immediate family and 1 of my aunt's (and her husband). He invited immediate family and 1 aunt and her husband as well. We didn't do a bouquet or garter toss. The reception was actually a week after the wedding.

This time around I get to have a wedding party and get marri3d in front of all my family and some friends. Reception is the same day. I am kinda using it being his first wedding to justify a lot because I didn't really get that stuff at my first either and is kinda like to.

Do what you want and enjoy your day.

Well this is my 2nd marriage and his first my first we just went to the court house lol this time we are doing a real wedding. I will be wearing a veil (but not in front of m face) just because it's not my preference. We will be doing a bouquet and garter toss just to throw in some tradition and the DJ said it can be fun if done right. Lol do what you want really remember it's your day

View Quoted Comment Thank you. I feel better hearing someone else I the same situation doing something similar

This is also my second wedding and my FH's first. I had asked for a smaller wedding since I had already had one, but this is FH's wedding too and it wouldn't be fair to not let him have his wedding the way he wants it since I already did this. We decided we don't want a garter or bouquet toss because we didn't want them, but we are not following any specific rules. My first marriage was a complete failure before we said "I do" so my family is extremely happy that I have actual found someone who makes me so happy and that this is a healthy relationship that they are just happy to support this marriage.

It doesn't matter if its your first wedding or your 10th....do what you want...where what you want. If you want a veil...wear it. If you want the bouquet toss and garter toss do it. Don't let a failed marriage dictate the specifics of this relationship. Do the things that the two of you want and incorporate the traditions you want for your special day!

View Quoted Comment No problem always willing to help a fellow bride lol

View Quoted Comment The origin of the veil comes from the time of arranged marriages. The bride and groom would have not even seen each other before the wedding, so the bride would be under a veil until the pronouncement when it would be lifted. This is because it would then be too late for the groom to back out of the arrangement if the bride looked like a troll. So with that logic really no modern bride should technically wear a veil, unless of course she’s worried about her groom running away at the sight of her. So moral of the story, wear a veil if you want.

View Quoted Comment I feel like you just described my situation. My parents felt bad when my first marriage failed but they were so happy I was out and are so happy I found a great guy this time!

View Quoted Comment Roflmao that is hilarious. I had read it stood for purity or virginity or something like that. I like that description way better.

Note: neither of us care about the veil but he wanted to do a garter toss and since I didn't do a bouquet toss yet I kinda wanted that this time.

You can do any or none of these things that you want. As an aside, when I was single or dating and they announced the bouquet toss I usually found a reason to go to the bathroom or the bar. Don't pressure your friends into participating if you want to do one. And don't let your FH take the garter off with his teeth, I find that especially cringe-worthy when I'm standing next to your grandma.

I say, if you want to wear a veil, then wear a veil. If you want a garter/bouquet toss, have at! Your wedding is anything and everything you want it to be!

This is both my second marriage as well as FH's: he eloped the first time around and I never got to be a bride in the traditional sense the first time, so we're going all out! White wedding dress, formal attire for the men...the works! The only reason we're not going to have a garter/bouquet toss is simply because most of our guests are either already married or would probably break a hip during the attempt (lol). Instead we are considering having the emcee call up the longest married couple and hand them the bouquet as a special momento.

2nd wedding for both my FH. He knows I didn't get the wedding I really wanted the first time so he has given me a lot of freedom with my wants. We are not however doing the tosses but we are having a good size wedding with our friends and family. I am thinking of having an Anniversary dance though.

We just got married in December and it was a 2nd wedding for both of us. We went all out and had the best weekend ever. If you are surrounded by your closest friends and family, those who really love and support you, they will be truly happy to celebrate your marriage to your FH. After all, this is your FIRST wedding to each other so that is something to celebrate! Enjoy whatever traditions you want and don't second guess it. And, yes, I wore a veil!

Chelsie, thankfully, you can do a lot of whatever you want as far as traditions go. The only things you cannot do are to not host guests properly, and not be thoughtless to anyone. The other stuff: have at it!