Second Ceremony Ideas

I don't have much in the way of excellent advice lol, but I wanted to say two things.

First, is that picture of your 2020 minimony? If so, it is gorgeous!!!! Wow, such a beautiful picture, and the first impression upon seeing the picture is "wow, look at all the smiling faces and love in that photo" rather than "ah that's a brilliant way to include people in the wedding ceremony while also keeping safe distance." But just wanted to say it's absolutely gorgeous!!

Second, if we do end up having a vow renewal and celebration next year, I was brainstorming ways to change the vows a little from our minimony....things like "do you re-affirm your decision to marry such-and-such?" and "Yes, I still do!" or something. I was also thinking in terms of writing our own vows....something like "This past [insert exact number of days/months/years married here] has shown me [insert applicable lessons/values/experiences], and I am so glad to be married to you for [insert reasons here]." Not sure if that helps at all, but I hope it helps even a little bit!

We’re in the same boat. Thinking maybe we walk in together and just do a “vow renewal”? Debating about bridal party because we only did MOH/best man the first time, but seems a bit silly to do one now? My husband would rather just skip a ceremony all together and have more cocktail hour, but I worry people will feel cheated if they come all this way for no ceremony.
Interested to see what other people are doing!

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That's exactly how we feel. Like, it should have some feel of a wedding, some pomp, but it feels a little weird since we're already married!

That picture is SO beautiful Cindy!!! 😍

Like Allie said, I think it’s all about the small touches the second time. Reaffirming your commitments to each other and saying “I still do”! You could also each say something about your first year of marriage in your vows, or in the officiant’s opening words.

Here are two other discussions you should check out as well where other couples shared their second ceremony plans: Vow Renewal Etiquette and If you postponed the celebration, but still got married...