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Rhiannon
Just Said Yes May 2021

2 Ceremonies, Ring Exchange?

Rhiannon, on October 19, 2020 at 12:38 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 9
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Hello Fellow Brides to Be,


I need your help! My parents don’t get along. Period. With this being said there has been a decision to have two ceremonies. One where my mother and her side of the family will be present and the other with my father and his. FH has been so incredibly understanding and supportive so we are just seeing this as an opportunity to have double the fun. I’m just so curious, how do we go about a second ring exchange? We have already purchased the rings for our first but I have no idea what to do for our second. It’s extremely important that the 2nd ceremony has the same traditions as the first.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Jasmine, on October 19, 2020 at 8:21 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Just take your rings off before the vow renewal and exchange them again?

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  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I agree with Caytlyn, can you exchange the same rings again? Otherwise, you could purchase a cheaper set of rings from Amazon or somewhere, and exchange those at the second ceremony?
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    I agree with PP. Just exchange the same rings you did during the first ceremony
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    Master 0000
    Judith ·
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    Have you given thought to what giving in to your parents' childish or beastly, and grossly inapropriate behavior will mean come holiday celebrations, work ones, or anything involving your children? There is a lot to be said for consistently setting appropriate boundaries for acceptable behavior from them from the very start. The least of your worries is whether to dedicate the same rings twice.
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  • M
    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    Exchange the rings you already own.
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  • V
    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    I agree with Judith. No matter what you do both ceremonies won't be as special because you can only legally get married once so only one parent will actually get to see your real wedding. Personally, I would talk to them separately and ask them to act like adults so you can have one ceremony. My father-in-law is estranged from my husband's older brother and sister, but all were in attendance at our wedding. They were civil despite not getting along at all. They knew childish behavior would have resulted in them being removed.
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I can see both points. However I agree with sitting both down, setting your boundaries & basically laying down the law. Explain to them if they start with the childish behavior, they will be escorted out of the ceremony & reception.
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  • Rhiannon
    Just Said Yes May 2021
    Rhiannon ·
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    Thank you for your response Judith.

    I was hoping to get some suggestions aside from the typical "Can't your parents just not be selfish assholes?"

    You do not know their story, therefore cannot pass judgment.

    I am quite happy with the balance I have struck with my family dynamics.

    Thank you for taking the time.

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  • Jasmine
    Devoted May 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    So I guess you can redo the rings agin for the second time. Umm I feel like the comments just went left here. Lol I think the best thing that can be said is without trying to tell you about your business since we really don’t know you. Just keep in mind as you grow with your own personal family you and your future husband. This dynamic will also affect your future children if you choose to have them. Best of luck to you and your family.
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