Many couples decide to renew their wedding vows after living together for some time.
In some cases, the reason for this celebration lies in a difficult period they’ve overcome together.
On other occasions, married couples just want to celebrate a certain marriage anniversary. The 25th and the 50th anniversary are the most common ones for this matter.
While you’re thinking about the right anniversary of your marriage, it’s useful to learn some practical tips for this celebration.
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Setting the celebration budget
It’s not a wedding but you need to set a certain celebration budget for this occasion.
Once you’ve decided to organize this event, you can start saving assets at once.
That way, you won’t need to take a loan or borrow money from your friends.
Also, don’t forget to include everything in the budget, from the band or DJ to food and cakes. The clothes and the jewelry need to be included in that list, as well.
Finally, you need to decide whether you’ll hire a wedding photographer.
The other option is to ask the invitees to upload the photos they take to the same cloud drive.
Limiting the number of invitees
Limiting the number of invitees is one of the key prerequisites for a financially reasonable celebration.
We all invite different relatives, cousins, and acquaintances to our wedding reception. This is a deep-rooted tradition in many cultures, which is why most brides and grooms just follow suit.
However, when you’re reviewing your wedding vows, invite just the nucleus of your social and family life.
This includes your parents, siblings, your best man, and your closest friends.
That way, you’ll be able to throw a sweet little party for the people who will appreciate the entire occasion.
Opting for proper clothes
If you had to dress formally for the wedding, now you can approach the entire event differently.
For instance, you can think about a theme party, clothes-wise. Couples who renew their vows on the beach can ask their guests to go for a casual, summer style. That way, the guests don’t have to spend too much money on their clothes.
On the other hand, if you’re planning a fancy dinner in a fancy restaurant, choose elegant, smart clothes.
Of course, this combination requires a set of proper jewelry. If you’re a well-off couple, it sounds just like the right thing to do.
But if you still have a problem to make ends meet, the beach scheme is the most reasonable option.
Choosing the right spot
We’ve discussed the issue of the right spot regarding the clothes.
Still, this matter is important from other points of view.
For starters, choose the season in which you’re going to organize this celebration. For instance, winter can be romantic in many ways, especially for photos and the overall ambiance.
On the other hand, some places, like the Annex events look marvelous in fall. You can combine a vast array of colorful combinations in this season, as well.
Of course, if you like the sun and the salt, summer is the best choice for your vow-renewing celebration.
If your budget allows you, you can take your invitees to some exotic place on the beach.
No matter what you decide to do, you should always stick with your budget.
Writing your vows
Last, but not least, you need to write the vows.
Some couples write them together, while others prefer to write those special lines on their own.
It’s recommended to agree on the style of the vows.
While you shouldn’t say the same things, the general idea needs to be the same. It would be a shame if you write down-to-earth vows and your partner goes for a heart-breaking speech.
Also, you can include some lines from songs that you both like or quotations from books.
Before the celebration, let a friend of yours take a look at the vows, as well. That way, you’ll get a neutral opinion, as well.
Conclusion
The decision to renew your wedding vows is a great way to reinforce your marriage and mutual love.
Still, it’s necessary to arrange everything months in advance.
From setting your budget and preparing the guest list to finding the spot and the clothes, take all things into account.
Finally, write your own vows but in agreement with your partner.
When you meet all these conditions, you’ll have a cozy ceremony dedicated to your beloved spouse.
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AuthorBio James Barnes is an experienced wedding organizer and blogger at theannexevents.com. He specialized in organizing outdoor wedding events.When he isn’t writing about weddings and marital life, David usually goes swimming or playing squash.
