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Branna, on January 23, 2020 at 12:22 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 4

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I have been researching, reading etiquette, and so much more but I still need advice. A little background I have a son and my fiance wants to adopt asap. In fact it's imperative we get the adoption process going as soon. So we are going to have a short notice intamate wedding with family. Yet, my family & I still want to have a bigger celebration next year.

I do have a few questions about how to go about it all. What would it be called? A vow renewal? Do we announce our wedding and how? Would it be ok if I had bridesmaids since I can't this time? And are they're other things I need to know about going down this route? Also, we are Christian and a pastor isn't doing this ceremony but I've read about 'civil' ceremonies and then religious ceremonies how do they work? I want to allow both events to be special but also not be inconsiderate of feelings. My mom & grandma are keen that we still have a big wedding and my fiance's mom wants to make sure this small wedding is special too.

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Latest activity by Branna, on January 23, 2020 at 12:49 PM

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null · on January 23, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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Yes, it would be a vow renewal. You definitely shouldn't keep the wedding a secret, but you don't have to necessarily "announce" it unless you really want to! If that's the case, you could purchase and send out marriage announcements to friends and family.
A vow renewal can be as much like a "traditional"/"first time" wedding as you and your fiancé (husband by then lol) want it to be. You can still have a big white dress, a wedding party, a bouquet/garter toss, first dance, etc., literally the whole nine. Nothing is off the table as long as your guests know that it's a vow renewal and not an actual wedding. In short, your vow renewal can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be
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Just Said Yes September 2022
Branna · on January 23, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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Thank you! This is very helpful.
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Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on January 23, 2020 at 12:44 PM
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It would be a vow renewal if you plan to have a ceremony. If you're just hosting a reception, it would be a celebration of marriage, or you could just call it a reception.
You don't have to make an announcement, but you do need to acknowledge that you got married. If sending marriage announcements or posting on social media is your thing, go for it, but definitely don't hide it.
You can still have a bridal party for a vow renewal, but if you're just having a reception, they wouldn't really serve a purpose.
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Just Said Yes September 2022
Branna · on January 23, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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Thank you. I'm definitely gathering it's going to ge more of a vow renewal vibe.
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