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rayechell
Beginner December 2015

DIY - Update on 40th "Ruby" Renewal Ceremony

rayechell, on January 5, 2016 at 3:35 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 22

Wedding Wire was so very helpful. I used some of their tools to pull off an incredible Vow Renewal Ceremony and Blind Wine Tasting Reception on New Year's Eve. My husband went along with what ever I suggested. Hey After 41 yrs together he knows how it goes. LOL. A lot of the Budget Categories I didn't need to use. I practically made everything myself. The reception was at our home, everyone had to bring their own bottle of wine, I made and printed my own invitations, program, and made my own slideshow with instrumental music only from the song list. I decorate cakes already, so that was a no brainier. When I first inquired with Wedding Wire, I wasn't sure where to start. Several individuals through the forum gave me suggestions and I chose ideas from each of them The colors were easy. Ruby red and silver, and I stayed with in budget, thanks to the budget tool. The checklist was also helpful. I didn't have to use have of them.



22 Comments

Latest activity by rayechell, on January 8, 2016 at 10:17 PM
  • Rachel DellaPorte
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    Lady in Red! Wow, you look stunning, and your husband looks terrific. Congrats on four decades of marriage. It's no small achievement (as I'm sure you know). Thanks for sharing. This is inspiring.

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  • Britti
    VIP May 2016
    Britti ·
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    Thank you for sharing! Congrats on such a long and happy marriage. You look gorgeous in your dress!

    ETA- do you have any more pictures of your vow renewal? I'd love to see them!

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  • Mrs. León
    VIP October 2015
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    Congrats, you look beautiful.

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  • SpringBride16
    Super March 2016
    SpringBride16 ·
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    Beautiful!!! Love it!

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  • FizzFuzz
    VIP November 2015
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    You look absolutely amazing in that dress! Congrats! I too would love to see more photos.

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  • N
    Master November 2015
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    Congratulations!! You look amazing! Any tips for those of us that are newly-weds and the soon to be brides on long term success?

    Side note: I have a hard time believing that you are over 40 much less married for 40 years.. You are a timeless beauty ma'am.

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  • S + D
    Super August 2016
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    Congrats on 40 years of marriage! Smiley smile Beautiful!

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  • FormerUser
    Master July 2015
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    So beautiful!!!

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  • KB
    VIP December 2015
    KB ·
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    You are gorgeous! Congrats on the 40 years and the vow renewal! I absolutely love your dress.

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  • Jessi
    VIP October 2015
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    What were you like 5 when you got married? I hope you look as good as you on my 10th anniversary let alone 40th! Congrats!

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  • Kmess
    Master October 2015
    Kmess ·
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    Your dress and hair are just gorgeous!! We put so much emphasis on the initial getting married it's shocking to me that celebrations for long marriage aren't more common since they're the real success story. Congratulations on your 40 years, because that's really something to celebrate!!!

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  • rayechell
    Beginner December 2015
    rayechell ·
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    Thank you all. Your comments are so sweet. I do have a few more pictures and I'm working on it. We didn't use a photographer, but a few of our friends used their phones. Now it's just getting them to send some to me. I get the age thing a lot and my husbands friends tease him about robbing the cradle. So just so everyone knows I'm legal, I will be 63 in May and my husband turns 70 in March. What makes our marriage last or any marriage last...Hard, hard work, being honest with each other, trust, compromise, love, support, have each others back, be kind, respectful, give each other their space. I can go on and on. In the end before you know it you are each others best friend. We had a lot of hard times over the years, but staying prayerful and obedient to God's Word held us firm. And yes we still hold hands on walks and in the stores, and he opens doors for me and holds them open for me. I have notice he does not put his jacket over a puddle of water though. So for you who are newlyweds be the best you to each other in your marriage and your relationship with each other will grow and last. We are not perfect, but we strive for perfection. 1st photo is when we got married. 12/31/1975, I was 20 and he was 27. 2nd photo he surprised me during the ceremony with a new ring. That was not in the program and he made me cry. He couldn't get the ring on my finger, and I told him I got this, I got this...and licked my finger and it slid on with no problem. 3rd pic is my chocolate diamond ring. It's so pretty. One of my friends threaten to cut my finger off.




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    Devoted August 2016
    Dimples ·
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    Congratulations on your 40 years. This is inspirational

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  • Nancy Taussig
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    Well, looking at your 40th anniversary pic and your wedding pic, I can say you never looked your age! Congrats on 40 years!!! You are an adorable couple!

    I find that my vow renewals are usually even more emotional than the weddings I officiate. There is water under the bridge, history, good times and bad that the couple has come through -- a real testament to their love!

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  • Lara~N~Love
    VIP September 2016
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    You look beautiful, and I LOVE your ring. Congratulations!

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  • FutureMrsM
    Super July 2018
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    40 years, congrats! And here the rest of us are just trying to get to Day 1 lol. I admire you all and wish you many mooooore

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    Master March 2016
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    Congratulations on 40 years of marriage! You look gorgeous in that red dress. Your ring is beautiful Your husband did a good job picking it out.

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  • MysticBride1016
    Super October 2016
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    Congratulations on 40 years! You look radiant!

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  • DeniseD
    Master May 2015
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    Beautiful and may have you another 40 years!

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  • Midwest May
    VIP May 2016
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    We had our Ruby celebration 3 years ago. It was fabulous! It has become kind of a trend in our group of friends. We figure why wait til 50 when we can still get our dancing shoes and party mode on now. You looked beautiful and very much like you FELT beautiful. Aren't we lucky to have found men who we could love and could love us for a lifetime!

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