Vow renewal

We married early January after I finished breast cancer treatment. Eloped in Lapland and it was wonderful. My HUSBAND lol has already said he wants another ceremony when .Five years clear. I have no tips other than to say if it's what you want to do then do it. I don't care who says why bother or it should be this many years. When you've had trauma and health problems it makes you wonder how long you have etc. I suppose one tip is that this time there would be no legal ceremony required so remember you can have what you want where you want. For you two, a few or a lot and where ever you wish. We will combine ours with another place on my bucket list.

Thanks for the reply. Have to admit our family are not too keen. They think it's a waste of money. But friends are happy for us. Was thinking of inviting around 50 people. Mostly friends. Problem is we can't afford thousands. All venues cost loads :-( I will get another dress. Thus will be off of the sale rail. I think it's the food and venue plus decs that will break the bank. Really don't know how to get around it x

What about a village hall and a tea party type of theme or even a garden party? Nice pub? If its a waste of money then that's fine because its your money to waste. ? i was on a small budget and bought a 1450.00 dress in a sample sale for 400.00

That's a point. The village hall where we lived before recently moving was only £50. Would want to renew our vows somewhere nice though. Not fussed about dj will have music playing on iPod or something. Then there's food and drink

Could you possibly have your reception in a cute village pub? The pub should be able to put on either some cheaper sit down meals or provide a buffet.

It's my dream also to renew, mine is for mainly for vanity reasons, in the summer leading upto our wedding I was struggling with pcos (undiagnosed at this point) but my weight kept planking on and on so when I see my photos I do feel a little regret (I know completely vein) that I had to have emergency alterations etc. Also, we had people at our wedding that I wish I put my foot down and didn't attend (lots of reasons) also part of me kind of wanted just me and hubby under a tree taking our vows.... So hubby has agreed that we can renew once I'm happy about myself just a simple ceremony (possibly Vegas) me him and an awesome dress :-)

What about having simple prepare mostly in advance and ask friends or family to help. Some have asked people to bring their best cake and had a great British bake off type for dessert with a prize for the best. I would definately employ someone to do the clean up if you go down this route. You could use a bar company so no hassle with that. You could book a bbq or hog roast maybe for food. Lots of options to not break the budget and lots of diy bunting looks lovely.

My Aunt and Uncle renewed their vows a few years ago. They had a blessing by the minister at their local church (where they got married first time) and then walked down to the village hall where afternoon tea was served. It wasn't an expensive day, but it was beautiful and relaxed. Their biggest expense was hiring someone in to do the cakes and serve the tea. xxx

Thank you for the replies. When we had our wedding, we booked it for 4pm. We then had a buffet and party. If we were to do it earlier would it just be food and music after? Do you think Afternoon would be better?

Later would mean you're only really feeding people once so be a cost saving. Earlier depending on time of year might give better light for photos etc. Also consider travelling time once you decide where to have your renewal.