How soon is too soon for a vow renewal?

I think you can renew your vows anytime you want. But if you want a fresh start- consider spending the money on marriage counseling instead of a big party. You can renew your vows privately, to each other every single day.

Honestly, I think any time is a good time. Go for it.

I think most people wait for the milestone anniversaries, like 10 year or what not, but I think you should do what you want, and if it means something for you and your hubs to start fresh I think it's a great idea!

I agree with meagan. counseling is a good place to start but i think the vow renewal will give you both something to look forward to, and yes, a sense of a fresh start!

It would be at our 4 year anniversary. I am thinking of us getting away to the beach for a few days and doing something small there. Maybe have our parents and closest friends come down if they can. They have been with us through the ups and mostly downs of the last four years. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer 3 months after the wedding, which it is gone now, but still Thank God my husband stuck with me through it. Then he went through the loss of his grandfather, which was his mentor and the person that really impacted his life the most. From there he started drinking and it got so bad that we even seperated for a little while. He went to rehab and the first time did not work, but after a serious accident has cleaned himself up. We still love each other and after being so close to calling it quits I almost want to erase the last few years and start over. We have definitely been through the counseling and that is really why we have decided to stay together.

What an inspiring story! Congrats on making it through cancer! I think your plans sound great!

Thanks Analy! Looking back at times the cancer was almost easier to deal with than the alcoholism. Thanks for your support.

After reading your inspiring story i think you guys should totally go for it :-)

Agreed! go for it girl!

Thank you OoraNik, I appreciate the input. Our thoughts are to go down to Florida and the ceremony on the beach where we spent our honeymoon. Just a small ceremony and a few days to reconnect and think about how much we have endured already.

I am thinking of keeping it simple with a sundress and Dan in his khakis. Maybe checking to see if our photographer is available since we were so please with the photos from the wedding. Then a special dinner at a restaurant on the beach.

Nat, I do a lot of vow renewals on the beaches in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Not all of them are on "milestone" anniversaries such as 25 or 50 years. After what you two have been thru, I think a vow renewal would be very nice.

I definitely think that you should do it! This is clearly something that has a great deal of significance to the both of you. Wish you both the best!

I agree with everyone above. Your story is inspiring to every one who knows. After all that, you deserve something to celebrate. Go for it!

Your renewal is just that; a chance to celebrate your renewal of your vows, not just the passing of time. Do it when it feels right to you, whether it's 2 years or 20.

Reading what you'd said makes me think that this is the right time for you. I think it wouild be a celebration of your love making it through rough times and a strong statement to your friends and family that you find your vows important and want to honor them.

Thank you everyone! We have decided to start the planning process for our vow renewal. I even called out photographer and she is available!!!

Dan and my family are on board with the idea of us making a fresh start. We have decided that sweet and simple on the beach is exactly what we want.

Im thinking of doing a vow renewal sometime this year our one year anniversary is this month but we been through alot. I almost lost my life to a medical problem and my husband was there all the way and was taking care of my kids that aren't even his so this will be away to get back to the way we were in the begining and renew our love for each other.And in front of the people that we love.