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“No Kids Allowed” Wedding Etiquette Tips

You allowed kids to come to your first wedding, and for whatever reason it was a disaster that scarred you...
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10 Questions Newly-Engaged Brides Are Afraid to Ask

Although you would think that everyone has those extensive and essential relationship talks before they tie the knot, you’d be...
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3 Tips for Hosting the Perfect Second Wedding Outdoor Reception

Hosting a second wedding reception can be just as fun as hosting a first one, as long as it is...
Children & Stepfamilies
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Adult Child Not Accepting Remarriage After Widowed

My oldest child absolutely refuses to accept that her mother wants to remarry. Reader Question: I have been a widow for...
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Already Married, Now Time For The Ceremony

Question: My husband is in the army and we are just now able to have a ceremony due to deployments....
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Benefits of Scheduling Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties On The Same Day

If you are wondering if you should schedule the bachelorette and bachelor party on the same day, you are hardly...
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Can I Wear a Real Wedding Dress for Vow Renewal

Vow Renewal Dress Question: My husband & I are planning to renew our wedding vows this year on our anniversary....
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Daughter Against Widower Father’s Remarriage

Question: I am a 63 year old widower whose late wife died 8 months ago after a twenty year cancer...
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Destination Wedding Questions: Do You Have To Bring A Gift?

If you’re attending a destination wedding for the first time and are wondering if bringing a gift is necessary, you’re...
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Difference Between Vow Renewal And Marriage Blessing

Questions: My siblings and I are planning my parents 50th wedding anniversary out of state. I would like to have...
second marriage etiquette
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Etiquette for Remarrying Ex-Husband Would A Second Wedding Ceremony Be Weird?

Question: Hi, I will be remarrying my ex-husband. We were married 12yrs, divorced 10yrs, now live together for many years....
Groomsmen Duties 101
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Groomsmen Duties 101

Being a groomsman is more than showing up in a tux and drinking with your buddies, it is a role...
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How Involved Should A Widower Be With Deceased Spouse’s Family

Question: I am engaged to a widower. He was married for a year to his spouse before she passed away....
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How To List Ex-Wife’s Name On Wedding Invitation

Question: I am divorced and kept my ex’s last name due to simplicity and career. I am newly and wonderfully...
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I’m Dating A Widower And His Kids Don’t Want Him To Be With Anyone With Children

Dating A Widower: I have been dating a widower for a little over a year now. I’ve known this man...
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Ivory Colored Wedding Dress for Older Second Time Bride

Ivory Colored Wedding Dress for My Second Marriage My fiance and I are in our late 50’s and plan on...
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Marrying a Widower. How Long to Wait After Death of Spouse?

Marrying A Widower Questin: I have been seeing a man who is just recently widowed and we are to be...
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Places to Host Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony in New York City

NYC Wedding Question: I am taking my wife on a surprise trip to New York for about four days. I...
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Planning a Vow Renewal for 25th Anniversary Help with Program Wording and Ceremony

Question: I am helping my boyfriend and his sisters plan a vow renewal ceremony and reception for their parents’ 25th...
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Remarried 4 Months After Wife’s Death. Need some advise on how to deal with this

Hello. My sister passed away from cancer 4 months ago within 1 year of her diagnosis. During the time she...
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Rules for Renewing Wedding Vows For 10th Anniversary

Weddings can be a highly emotional time for families, and when you mix all of that emotion with varying personalities,...
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Save The Date Cards for Vow Renewal

   Vow Renewal Question (from Tanya): Hello! My husband and I are planning a Vow Renewal for our 15th anniversary...
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Should Guests Bring Gifts to Your Second Wedding?

A common question asked about second weddings have to do with guest etiquette. More specifically: should guests bring gifts to...
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Should Widower Invite Ex-In-Laws To Wedding?

Marrying a Widower Question: Need some advice. Marrying a widower in 8 weeks. His former in-laws (deceased wife’s parents) are...
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Children & Stepfamilies
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Suggested Phrases For Engraving Stepkids Wedding Jewelry

Stepkids Wedding Jewelry Question: I have an 8 yr old son and he has 2 daughters (11 and 15). We...
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[Q&A] Should You Worry About Buying Your Wedding Band Online?

As long as you do a bit of research beforehand, buying wedding bands online is an okay way to go...
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25th Anniversary Vow Renewal Song Suggestions

Special songs can make your vow renewal ceremony all the more special and deliver a subtle message to your guests...
50th anniversary renewal
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50th Anniversary Vow Renewal Tips

Question: We are planning a simple vow renewal/marriage blessing for our parents 50th Anniversary. We are lucky that the Bishop...
widower boyfriend
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Afraid To Ask My Widower Boyfriend Where I Stand

Question: I am in the weirdest relationship I have ever been in in my life. I met R about a...
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Beautiful Second Wedding Dress For Plus Size Bride

Second Wedding Dress For Plus Size Bride I will get married for the second time in my life. I will...
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Bridal Shower for Second Wedding

The Question: My sister-in-laws, with the help of my maid of honor, want to host a bridal shower for me....
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Chinese Wedding Etiquette Tips

Chinese wedding etiquette isn’t terribly different from Western wedding etiquette, particularly if the bride and groom are sticking to more...
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Daughter Heartbroken About Widower Father Remarrying Mother

I am a 39-year old woman. My mother passed away five years ago and about a year after that, my...
Children & Stepfamilies
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Destination Wedding With Children

Question: My fiance has two children, 9 and 7. We were recently engaged. We have lived together for about a...
Etiquette & Planning
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Engagement Ring Etiquette For A Second Marriage

When choosing your rings for a second marriage, you may have some questions on etiquette. From engagement to the ceremony,...
Exchanging Rings At Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Exchanging Rings at Your Vow Renewal Ceremony: Everything You Need to Know

They are a couple of the most popular questions among those planning their vow renewal: “Are we supposed to exchange...
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Guides
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Guide: Things You Can Do with Your Wedding Dress After the Wedding

The I do’s have been exchanged, the guests have gone home, and you’ve been unzipped—for the final time—from your wedding...
Questions Answered
·3 min read

How To Do A Vow Renewal Ceremony Without A Minister Or Officiant

Are you planning a vow renewal and wanting to nix a bit of tradition and go your own route? You’ve...
Inspiration
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How To Word A Vow Renewal Program

A vow renewal is a wonderful and fabulous (and super-fun) way to reaffirm your love and devotion for your partner,...
remarriage after death
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Is My Father Getting Remarried Too Soon After Death Of My Mother?

Question: My mother passed away 5 months ago due to a heart attack. My parents had been together for over 44...
Living in the house my husband shared with his deceased wife
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Living In The House My Husband Shared With His Deceased Wife

The topic of sharing a home with your husband that was once shared with his deceased wife can be a...
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My Second Wedding, His First

Question: My boyfriend and I are talking about getting married. My first wedding was lavish and expensive – my father...
surprise vow renewal
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Planning A Surprise Vow Renewal For Parents’ Anniversary

  Vow Renewal Question: I am planning a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party/vow renewal for my mom and dad. My...
Etiquette & Planning
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Remarriage After Spouse’s Death

Via After the sadness, the anger and the grieving period passes – if it ever completely does, when is the...
Renewing Vows at Catholic Church
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Renewing Vows at Catholic Church

There are several factors to take into account when considering to renew your vows at the Catholic Church. What’s the...
second wedding vow examples
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Sample Wedding Vows for Second Marriage

Remarriage Question: I am planning my wedding for my second marriage. I need some sample wedding vow samples for my second marriage...
name change after wedding
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Second Marriage Name Change Question

Second Marriage Name Change Question Question: I was married before and have one son. My son has his father’s last...
gift for vow renewal
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Should Guests Buy A Gift For A Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony?

Should Guests Bring Gifts to Your Second Wedding? A common question asked about second weddings have to do with guest...
Questions Answered
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Son’s Widow Remarried, Still Part of our Family?

Question: Hi–I will try not to be confusing, even though I am confused. My son was killed 5 years ago....
second marriage issues
Children & Stepfamilies
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Teens, Young Adult Children And Second Wedding Issues

Question: My kids are 17 (g), 20 (g) and 22 (g) his (all boys) are 17, 24, and 26. Before we...
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