Question from Kim:
My husband and I will be celebrating our 17 wedding anniversary on April 11, 2009. We were going to re new our wedding vows when we hit the 15th mark but just never got around of doing it because of so many things going on.
Recently my husband was involved in an automobile accident and is doing ok but it has put a big burden on our lives this past year. Through all that has happened we have managed to hang on strong and still be there for each other.
Now I think this would be a great time for us to show everyone that we are strong and are able to get through anything together. I would really like to have a little time to prepare for this special occasion so my question is…would it be ok to plan our renewal of vows on a day and month other than the actual day we were married?
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Hi Kim. What a romantic story you and your husband have! Sometimes it takes advertsity to make a strong bond even stronger.
My experience is that very few people will actually remember the date when you were first married, although they may remember the season. Yes, you can have your renewal of vows whenever you like.
A renewal of vows is an opportunity for a couple to share their happiness and their bond of love with their friends and family. There are no hard and fast rules about this. In my work as a minister, I have seen a renewal of vows on a major anniversary, as well as when a couple has come through a difficult time and they want to celebrate their love and their relationship.
Choose a date that is good for you. You are the hosts of this party, and can choose what works best for you. These links on anniversaries and on renewal of wedding vows will give you additional information.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
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