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Just Said Yes August 2019

Military second wedding advice needed

Ashley, on September 10, 2019 at 11:46 AM Posted in Planning 0 2

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So my husband I got married two years ago . We had the wedding planned and paid for and then he got orders out of state so we had to cancel everything and run to the courthouse so I would be notified of anything happened to him on deployment even though I was in the navy as well they would not recognize me as a spouse without a certificate . Well we finally are in a financial state to have the wedding we originally planned.
I know this would be considered a vow renewal and there are different etiquette so just wanted to run the idea by maybe some seasoned military brides? It will be 3 years from now on our 5th year of marriage.
I already have my dress and want to wear it for the first time. (It’s made many moves and has yet to be worn)
everyone knows we are married and we now have to wonderful children who would be 5&6 that we would like to incorporate in the “ceremony”
My question goes towards the reception part of things... we don’t really want to shell out a bunch of money for a huge reception for all of our military friends who would drink us completely broke so since everything will happen in Orlando Florida would it be too much to ask for the friends to go bar hopping with us around downtown and do a day at the theme park after we all sober? My in-laws said they would take our children and most of our friends understand where we are coming from. So maybe before the shinannagins of our 200+ “wedding party” begins doing like a lunch or a brunch for everyone?

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on September 12, 2019 at 9:09 AM

Just Said Yes August 2019
Ashley · on September 10, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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Also to add how do we pick a venu, do we get excluded from typical wedding venues because it’s a vow renewal? I’m so lost on where to start!
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Sinéad · on September 12, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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Hey Ashley! Welcome to the WeddingWire community! It’s so great to have you join us!
A vow renewal sounds absolutely perfect for you, especially when you can celebrate with your two children also!
Firstly, there should be no difference in venues available to you just because you are having a vow renewal. This should not be a problem at all.
Are you planning on having your vow renewal ceremony, having your celebratory lunch/brunch then going to some bars? When are you planning to have your day at a theme park?
The point of having your reception is to thank your guests for coming to your ceremony and for their gifts. If you are planning an event after your ceremony, it should be paid for by the couple. That being said, you don’t have to have a full open bar if you are worried about the expense, you can choose the drinks you are offering and certainly don’t have to offer absolutely every drink imaginable. You can check out this article from the Ideas section for more information - 20 Things You MUST Know If You're Having an Open Bar
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