Celebrations, in general, have become very digital, from custom hashtags to live-streaming the event. However, when it comes to email and your vow renewal, things tend to be a bit more traditional.

  A quick guide on what to do for your vow renewal guests as a host While you and your partner have undoubtedly hosted many get-togethers over the years, the […]

Holding your vow renewal at your home is a wonderful way to have a very personal, lovely celebration. When using your home as your venue, you will need to make […]

We're planning a vow renewal celebration for the whole family and plan not to serve alcohol since there will be children present.

Q. Do you have any additional thoughts on preparations for a urban vow renewal without guests? A. An urban vow renewal for two can be quite romantic and delightful! Here […]

Q. My father wasn’t present when I got married 20 yrs ago. We are now renewing our vows for our 20th anniversary. What suggestions do you have for the role […]

Q. We’re having a vow renewal to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Our children and grandchildren will be the only ones in the renewal party but for the after party […]

Q. Is it tacky for a 30th anniversary vow renewal for me to wear a wedding dress since we didn’t have a formal wedding when we got married? – Melissa […]

Q. We are working with a limited budget but still want to have a nice reception with dancing. Do we have to serve a full meal at our reception? A. […]

Q, How can we make our invitations unique? We don’t want something typical! A Just like your vow renewal will be uniquely yours, so can your invitations. In fact, there […]

Q. Are there alternatives to favors? Do we have to have favors? A. Favors are traditional for formal parties. A little way to say thank you to your guests for […]

Q. How and when should we give out our favors to our guests? A There’s no rule of etiquette on when and how to give out favors to your guests. […]

Q. What are some summer favor ideas? A. Start with your theme and venue when looking for inspiration. Favors can be practical or sentimental. On the practical side, parasols, fans, […]

Q. What are some winter favor ideas? A. Start with your theme, the weather, and the holidays when looking for inspiration. Favors can be practical or sentimental. On the practical […]

Q. What are some spring favor ideas? A. Start with your theme and the season when looking for inspiration. Favors can be practical or sentimental. On the practical side, potted […]

Q. What are some fall favor ideas? A. Start with your theme and season when looking for inspiration. Favors can be practical or sentimental. On the practical side, umbrellas, gloves, […]

Q. Should we have special favors for the kids? A. If you are planning on giving favors to the adults that would not be appropriate for children, then it’s a […]

Q. How Far in Advance Should Invitations Be Sent for a Destination Vow Renewal? A. You should give guests as much advanced notice as possible that you’re planning a destination […]

Q. Are We Supposed to Pay for the Guests’ Travel Expenses? A. The couple is not expected to pay for the travel expenses of their guests. When a guest accepts […]

Q. How can we save money on photography? A. The prices for photographers and photography packages vary greatly, so you should be able to find someone who offers a package […]

Q. Are table cameras a good idea? A. Table cameras can make for a fun addition to your vow renewal memories. They provide an inexpensive and easy way to capture […]

Q. Do I need to send save-the-dates? A. Save-the-date cards are not required, but they can be helpful if you will be having guests who will need to make travel […]

Q. Should I include menu options on our invitations? A. Your entree choices should be included on the response cards sent with your invitations.

Q. Our close friends are having a vow renewal, but we are unable to attend as we had already booked a vacation in Hawaii. What’s the proper way to send […]

Q. How can I save money on vow renewal accessories? A. The accessories for your vow renewal don’t have to be expensive. You have lots of options from borrowing jewelry, […]

Q. How Can You Incorporate Your Favorite Color Into Your Attire? A. Since it’s a vow renewal, you can wear whatever color you like! You can select an evening gown […]

Q. Is a Trunk Show the Same as a Sample Sale? A. No. A trunk show is like a fashion show, where the designer brings his or her latest collection […]

Q. What is an Eternity Band? A. An eternity band is a ring commonly presented to the wife for an anniversary or during a vow renewal ceremony. It is comprised […]

Q. How do I keep my feet from killing me? A. Your first thought when planning your vow renewal attire probably wasn’t comfortable shoes, but they will make the difference […]

Q. I have a wonderful old brooch that I would really like to wear in honor of my mother, but I’m not sure it will look good on my dress. […]

Q. How far in advance should I shop for my dress? A. That all depends on if you are planning on wearing a traditional wedding gown or a ready-to-wear dress […]

Q. Can I return a formal gown if I change my mind? A.  Generally no.  Even if it hasn’t been altered yet. Always make sure you completely understand the return […]

Q: Can I wear white for a vow renewal? A. Of course!  The days of white being reserved for virgin brides are long gone.  In fact, it is the color […]

Q. How Can We Save Money on the Guys’ Attire? A. First, you must consider where the vow renewal will be held and how formal the celebration will be. There […]

Q. What are the appropriate ages for children as attendants? A. If you’re having only your own children in your vow renewal ceremony as attendants, their ages are irrelevant. If […]

Q. What are some alternative vow renewal attendant ideas? A. The wonderful thing about a vow renewal is that you can do whatever you want when it comes to having […]

Q. Who Do We Have to Invite? A. Honestly, you don’t have to invite anyone when you’re paying for the event yourself. It’s nice to invite your children and immediate […]

Q. Do I have to invite entire families or can I just invite adults? A. It is perfectly appropriate to only the adult members of a family. When only inviting […]

Q. We Have Many Invited Guests Who Haven’t Responded – Now What? A.  Having an accurate guest count is important so you can make sure that there will be the […]

Q. How Do You Make It Clear That Children Are Not Invited? A. If you address your invitations only to the adults in a household, they should understand that children […]

Q. Does a church vow renewal ceremony have a special dress code? A. Traditional, the dress code for a vow renewal ceremony is conveyed with the invitation. As the guest, […]

Q. How Soon Must You Respond to an Invitation? A. Your most important obligation as a guest is to respond to an invitation immediately. Your hosts will be delighted that […]

Q. How Can We Handle Habitually Late Guests? A. There are a few options to help you deal with this potential situation is a thoughtful and graceful way. You can […]

Q. How Can We Plan Ahead for Guests With Special Needs? A. If you know that you will have guests with special needs attending your vow renewal, be sure to […]

Q. How do we avoid the expense of no-show guests? A. First, make sure you understand your caterer or venue’s policy on when the head count must be provided and […]

Q. Can you uninvite a guest? A. Yes, if you plan on completely terminating your relationship with them and are ok with having them badmouth you to everyone. Otherwise, no.  […]

Q. Is it rude to throw a vow renewal on a major holiday? A. Some holidays are trickier than others, depending on who is on your guest list.  While you […]

Q. Do you have to invite your boss? A. You are under no obligation to invite your boss, or anyone else, to your vow renewal that you don’t to attend. […]

Q. How do I address feuding family members prior to our vow renewal? A. If it’s important to the two of you to have all of your family present at […]

Q. Do we need to invite everyone in our family even if we don’t speak to some of them? We have a long-standing feud with my husband’s brother and his […]

Q. Are Children Automatically Included in an Invitation? A. Invitations should be addressed to all invitees on the outer envelope.  For example, if the invitation is addressed to Mr. and […]

Just because you are best friends with the couple, doesn’t mean sending your RSVP by text message or broadcasting the details of their vow renewal invitation to the world is […]

Q. How Can We Plan Our Vow Renewal Quickly? A. Whatever the reason is that you want to plan your vow renewal quickly, rest assured it can be done in […]

Q. What’s a Full Bar? How About a Premium Bar? A. A full/standard bar is stocked with lower cost house varieties of bar staples such as vodka, rum, whiskey, scotch, […]

Q. What is a Brunch Reception? A. Consider yourselves morning people?  Is Sunday brunch is your favorite meal of the week?  Then a brunch reception might be a perfect choice […]

Q. What do I need to know before renting equipment? A.  When it comes to the equipment you might need for your ceremony and reception, it’s a good idea to […]

Q. What is a Champagne and Cake Reception? A. Champagne and cake receptions, like dessert receptions, are held between traditional meal times in the presumption that guests won’t be expecting […]

Q. Can we DIY our vow renewal catering? A. DIY’ing your catering is possible if you have family or friends that can help.  It can save you a lot of […]

Q. Who cleans up after the reception? A. If you have your vow renewal at a hotel or other common venue for wedding receptions, the staff from the venue often […]

Q. Everyone’s talking about signature cocktails?  What are they and how do I pick one? A. A signature cocktail is a signature drink (usually containing alcohol, but it doesn’t have […]

Q. What type of restrictions are appropriate to set for the reception? A. Whatever problems that you can foresee potentially regarding alcohol consumption and entertainment should be dealt with ahead […]

Q. What should we look for in a reception venue? A. You’re looking for the basics plus any special requirements you may have.  Make sure you take a good look […]

Q. Is it okay to mix our families and friends at tables? A. Mix and match away! It might be more interesting for your guests if you base your seating […]

Q. How long do receptions usually run? A. The typical reception, that includes a full meal and dancing, lasts around four hours. You will need to arrange the start and […]

Q. To help save money, we’ve opted for a Sunday evening reception since the venue cost is so much less. We want to have a great party with dinner and […]

Q. What is a cocktail reception? A. A cocktail reception includes alcoholic drinks and hors d’oeuvres. It can begin as early as 4 p.m. but no later than 6 p.m. […]

Q. We want to have alcohol at our vow renewal reception, but don’t want to bust our budget. Do we have to have an open bar? A. There is no […]

Q. My husband and I are Christians and do not consume alcohol, but some guests who will be attending do.  Should we serve alcohol at the reception? A. Serving alcohol […]

Q. We are planning on having our photographer take some photos between the ceremony and the reception. What do we have our guests do while we’re busy? First, make sure […]

Q. Should our vow renewal helpers get corsages? We’ll be having ladies help with the guest book, hand out programs, and cut the cake. A. Technically, your helper ladies don’t […]

The are no set rules about what kinds of flower arrangements you have to have for your vow renewal, in fact, you don’t have to have any flowers at all […]

Q. We are having about 50 guests at our vow renewal. How do I determine how big of cake we need? A. While not all of your guests will probably […]

Q. Do we need to state no alcohol on our reception cards? We want an alcohol-free reception, and there is a bar where the reception is being held with visible […]

Q. How much liquor do I need for the reception? A. Whether you’re hosting your own party at home or are able to purchase your own liquor from the bar […]

Q. It is now almost a week beyond the reply by date and we are still missing a large number of RSVPs.  What can we do about non-responders? A. I’m […]

Q. Do you send an invitation to your officiant? A. If you would know the spouse of your officiant and would like him or her to also attend, then you […]

  The Save-The-Date card is simply a way of giving your guests a heads up about your upcoming vow renewal, letting them know in advance the date you have chosen […]

Q. The Invitations are done and we’ve changed our plans, can we place a change of date on a new card inside the original invitations? A. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that […]

Q. Can I use address labels on invitations? A. Even if you’re having a very informal vow renewal, it isn’t appropriate to use address labels on invitations or thank you […]

Q. How long should a thank you note be? A. Since gifts are not expected for a vow renewal, your note is all the more important. While it can be […]