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Just Said Yes April 2016

Wedding do over

Alyssa, on June 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 18

My husband and I got married a little over a year ago and because of budget we had to cut so many corners and couldn't have the wedding we dreamed of and now that we are better off financially we would love to have our dream wedding. Is this acceotable ?

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Latest activity by Russ, on November 29, 2021 at 5:42 PM
  • Laura
    Master July 2017
    Laura ·
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    I'd be really confused to receive a second wedding invitation from a couple one year later. And I wouldn't attend.

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  • Svetlana
    VIP October 2018
    Svetlana ·
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    It is called a celebration of love you are already married and it is fine to have a celebration.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Alyssa! You guys can absolutely have a vow renewal or host an big anniversary party if you want to!

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  • StPaulGal
    Master July 2017
    StPaulGal ·
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    Your "dream wedding" is the wedding where you marry the person you want to spend your life with. As long as that happened, you are good to go. Spend your hard earned money somewhere else.

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  • A
    Just Said Yes April 2016
    Alyssa ·
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    Thank you for all the feedback!! Our day was beautiful there are just things we had to cut out that we wish we wouldn't have

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  • Mrs. B
    VIP March 2017
    Mrs. B ·
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    Use the money and take an awesome honeymoon or trip! A do over is not the same, no matter how big of a party you throw, there is no such thing as a "do over"

    Either take a nice trip somewhere or else put the money in savings.

    You two are already married, you had your wedding. Just cherish the day that you had and focus on your future together. Smiley smile

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  • hannahdee
    Super June 2018
    hannahdee ·
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    I think this idea could work, and you could have a fancy vow renewal that has all the details you want. However, I would continue to save up for it for a bigger anniversary like 10 years maybe. One year is not very long after the original wedding

    ETA spelling

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  • Beachy
    VIP November 2017
    Beachy ·
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    I think the anniversary party is a great idea. Maybe wait a little longer on a renewal.

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  • A
    Just Said Yes April 2016
    Alyssa ·
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    Thank you!! I just regret not having a video and some other details due to budget but I love all the advice!!

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    Just Said Yes April 2016
    Alyssa ·
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    Your right it wouldn't be the same. Anyone out there not get a video and how do you deal with that regret ?

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  • Baletica
    Master June 2017
    Baletica ·
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    I'm with PP. Did you take your "dream" honeymoon? I'd do that. Take a great anniversary trip somewhere you've always wanted to go.

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    Just Said Yes April 2016
    Alyssa ·
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    No we stayed in the area that we live because we didn't have enough to go anywhere

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  • BrideToBe101
    Expert June 2018
    BrideToBe101 ·
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    Yea just do like a vow renewal!!

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  • BKL
    Dedicated September 2017
    BKL ·
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    My sister and her husband did just that- had a small, intimate wedding and one year later renewed their vows in our hometown. We have a huge family that couldn't come to the initial wedding and was thrilled to have a chance to celebrate with them, even if it was a year later.

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  • J
    Super September 2017
    Jenny ·
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    Maybe wait like 5 or 10 years - otherwise as a guest I'd probably wonder what was going on in your relationship (a big almost split up fight?) that you needed such a redo so quickly

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  • P
    Master April 2018
    Powers2 ·
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    Go away to a tropical island with your hubby to a resort that specializes in vow renewals. Have it videotaped. Wear a pretty dress and get your makeup / hair done.

    I think it would be a little silly to have another "wedding" with essentially the same guests as a year before.

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  • Jess'sgirl
    VIP November 2018
    Jess'sgirl ·
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    I agree. Take a trip, renew your vows on the trip. The general public, even the people who love you the most, won't want a repeat. Weddings are hard. *Lol* Make amazing memories!

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  • Darcey
    Just Said Yes June 2018
    Darcey ·
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    Great Idea! That’s what We wanted to do in the beginning but we knew many wouldn’t be able to attend so we chose to go local. But I can’t stand the fact that I didn’t do things MY WAY on the biggest day. I wanted a tropical wedding and didn’t get that. Wedding was in August 2018. Sooo to get over my own dissatisfaction, my husband and I will renew our vows Tropically. 🥰
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