You are planning your second wedding and are not sure about
etiquette and what is or is not acceptable, right? The truth is
that the second time around can be just as memorable and special
as the first. Here are some different tips to help you make your
second wedding a day to remember.
When planning for your second wedding use heartfelt, common
sense before announcing your new engagement. Some couples who
have previously been married may have children and previous
family members who need to be informed personally of your new
future. Inform them first before announcing it in a newspaper.
Also think before registering for gifts at department stores.
When registering for your second wedding, think about the
things you need, as a couple. You may already have items that
would commonly be bought for first time marriages, such as
towels and dishes. Instead think about registering for those
things that will help you bring your new home together, such as
new curtains, bedding or items you can use to remodel the home
that you’re moving into.
Many years ago, attire for a previously married bride meant
absolutely no white. That is not the case anymore. When
planning your second wedding, if you decide you want to wear a
flowing white gown, it’s considered perfectly acceptable. One
thing to avoid is a veil, which represents virginity. Instead
of a veil, think about adorning your head with a crown or tiara
or a beautiful new hairstyle. Whichever you choose, keep in mind
that although it is a second marriage, you can feel and look
just as beautiful as you did the first time.
When choosing a destination for your second wedding, some
couples choose to make it different from the first by having a
small ceremony with a huge reception, inviting friends and
family on a trip with marriage in mind or having a surprise
wedding, by sending invitations out for a birthday party or
holiday event and instead being prepared to get married. You
can also just go with a traditional church wedding. Whichever
you choose, make the decision together. After all, you are
committing yourselves to each other and both of you should be
happy with the decision.
If children are involved from previous marriages, let them know
that they also are an important part of your second wedding.
Rather than the ceremony joining a man and woman together, you
will be joining families. Why not include the children in the
ceremony? Let your son walk you down the aisle to give you
away, have your daughter be an honorary attendant or let the
younger children be a miniature bride and groom. The important
thing is to make the children feel welcome in this new union,
letting them feel that it is not just a marriage of man and
wife, but of the family as a whole.
Although second weddings can be done the same as a first time
wedding, let this be your opportunity to make it different
while keeping it sacred. Make it known to everyone that this is
the man you have chosen to spend the rest of your life with and
your two families are now to be joined as one.
About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is an event planner from
Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.wedding411.net/ for more event
planning tips, strategies, and resources.
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