Considering exchanging your vows one more time with your spouse?
Read ahead to learn everything to know about planning a vow renewal.
Why Do People Renew Their Vows?
In 2024, Athena Calderonerenewed her vowsto her husband Victor in Umbria, Italy.
In some cases, a couple might want to exchange vows again to celebrate a milestone anniversary.
Others might have had a smallcourthouse weddingand want another big celebration with family and friends.
No matter the reason, its an opportunity to give new meaning to your commitment to each other.
Photo: Jeff Thibodeau
When Do You Renew Your Vows?
you’ve got the option to renew your vows at any time you wish.
A couple can host them after one year of marriage, twenty, or whenever the fancy takes hold.
Photo: Jeff Thibodeau
you’ve got the option to even have multiple vow renewals.
However, wedding plannerMarcy Blumadvises, Wait a reasonable time after the [original] wedding.
If you have a vow renewal five months after your wedding, it looks bizarre.
Determine the reason why you want to renew your vows and plan it appropriately, advises Blum.
Did something happen where jewelry wasnt enough?
Did you rush into getting married because someone was sick?
The reason will help you plan the direction of the party.
Others may look into booking a venue that regularly hosts large weddings to bring together a hundred-person event.
Or, you’re free to even decide to host the ceremony right in yourbackyard.
Once you determine your space capacity, get on top of your guest list.
Think about who you would want to be present for this special moment in your life.
That means there will need to be coordination across different spaces, design installations, and service.
Having a vendor team in place that you trust can absolutely change your experience of the vow renewal.
To capture all the beautiful details and special moments of the day, dont forget to hire aphotographeras well.
Another role you should designate is yourofficiant.
One fun part of your planning is choosing your attire.
You may repeat your original wedding vows, say only some of them, or change them up altogether.
