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 A. One of the beautiful things about a vow renewal [...]
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 our regrets? A. If you're unable to attend your friends' [...]
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 you are considering having other children as attendants, the general [...]
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 families on both sides. Otherwise, it's really up to you. [...]
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 the adults, the invitation should only have their names on [...]
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 appropriate amount of seating, food, and drink for your guests [...]
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 are not invited. It's not appropriate to include "No 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, you should honor the couple's wishes and dress appropriately. Traditionally, [...]
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 you took the time to reply promptly, rather than procrastinating [...]
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 station a willing usher or family friend outside the church [...]