Why is this trend growing? In our fast pace world, we get comfortable and take for granted those we love. Many want to slow down and take time to remind their spouse why they are together. A vow renewal allows you to say, we've endured and I am still committed to you. What a better way reaffirm your committment with a ceremony; reciting the same vows you did the first time.
Many celebrity couples, even if they have been married for just a year, have started following this trend. April was a popular month for such celebrations. Artists Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey who married in 2008 in the Bahamas, renewed their vows at the Eiffel Tower in Paris in April 2012. Both wore white for the occasion and finished the ceremony with a romantic dinner. Singer LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian celebrated their first anniversary by renewing their vows in Cabo San Lucas in April as well, which gave a similar atmosphere to their nuptials in Malibu. Power couple Jay Z and Beyonce celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary by doing a whole new wedding at midnight on April 4. The couple even got new rings for the occasion, Jay Z got a new gold band and Beyonce is sporting a similar yellow gold band.
Here are a few quick tips before you start planning your vow renewal:
Intimate or blowout party; determine the type of renewal you want so you can set expectations with family and friends.
Make it significant - while many are opting to renew their vows after a year, a significant date or milesetone makes more sense. Maybe it's your 25th anniversary?
Add some nostaglia - a vow renewal is the perfect time to pull out that old wedding video or photo album and share with guests.
