Can We Have A Renewal Of Vows After Only Five Years of Marriage? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Danielle:

I was wondering do you think its silly that my husband and I would like to renew our vows after being together for only five years. We feel we have been and gone through what a married couple would have in twenty years!  We have been through debt problems, to my babys health problem to almost seperating as well.  We feel that renewing our vows will give us a fresh start over.  We wanted to have a ceremony and a small party too.

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Danielle.  A renewal of vows is a very personal thing, and there is no rule about when it is appropriate.  It sounds like you deserve congratulations for working things out through tough times.  Having a renewal of vows is a great way to celebrate that. 

When doing a renewal of vows, I suggest that you plan your ceremony to acknowledge the path you have walked together, as well as your choices for the future together.  A party sounds like a great way to celebrate with the people in your life who are important to you.

Enjoy the party!

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert