Hi guys!
My husband and I got engaged in 2019 and planned to have a a fantastic ceremony this past June! We were so excited but then COVID happened. We did not feel comfortable hosting a large event during a pandemic and the majority of our guests would not be able to attend due to travel restrictions. We originally planned to postpone until June of 2021, but my husband was worried his 93 year old grandma would pass before the wedding took place. She was the one who raised him and he thinks of her as his mom so to have her there was his only wish. We decided to go to the courthouse and elope with my husband's grandma as our witness. It was wonderful and I am so happy we decided to do this as his grandma was very greatful to witness her grandson's wedding.
Now, onto the question! My family brought up the idea of doing a small vow renewal for our one year anniversary and have some of our close mutual friends in attendance. This would not be a big event and would most likely take place at our favorite local brewery. We don't plan on having a registry or any showers/bachelor and bachelorette parties. I would wear a simple white dress, no veil. No wedding party, I would walk myself down the aisle with my girl dog and my husband would be at the alter with our boy dog. We'd keep it really short, say some handwritten vows we wanted to say at the original wedding. I think in all it would be a ten minute "ceremony". Afterwards, we'll have a small party at the same brewery. We just want to have a ceremony where we can celebrate our love with our friends. Does this sound reasonable? Would one year be too soon for a vow renwal? What is the etiquette for a vow renwal?
Thanks for everyones answers! -Lauren
