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Long-term relationships are amazing because they allow you to know and love another person deeply
and enduringly while developing a lifestyle that is comfortable and familiar. Unfortunately, most people
that have been together for a while eventually start to take one another for granted. This is especially
common when work, children, or other distractions take precedence over the relationship. So if you
wake up one day and wonder what happened to the romance in your life, perhaps it’s time to remind
yourself of why you fell in love in the first place and recount the promises you made the day you got
married. In short, you may want to consider renewing your wedding vows.
There are several reasons why a couple might want to recommit to one another. They could be so
head-over-heels in love that they want everyone to know it…again. Or perhaps they’ve suffered a split
and were able to work things out, so they’ve decided to renew their vows as a way to commemorate
their new commitment to making their marriage a success. But if you’ve simply been plugging along
with your daily life, never noticing that the romance was fading away, then you are equally in need of a
reboot, and a renewal ceremony is a great way to get it.
The nice thing about deciding to renew your vows is that you will probably enjoy the day a lot more than
the first time around. It’s not that weddings aren’t wonderful, but the truth is that most people are so
nervous on their special day that they can’t really take the time to appreciate the beauty and gravity of
the ceremony. Plus, you can avoid the many stresses that you probably faced the first time around. You
no longer need to worry about all the details like you did with your wedding. It’s not as important which
dress you wear, the flowers you choose, or whether or not you add this person or that person to the
guest list.
Renewal ceremonies are often small and intimate, bringing together only close family and friends
that have been a part of the couple’s ongoing life together. You don’t have to focus on a perfect,
white princess dress – you are a mature woman and you can wear what you want! And flowers, food,
photographers, and so on are extras that are nice, but not exactly necessary. In truth, your ceremony
and reception will likely be more like a special party than an all-out wedding.
The important thing is to reconnect with the person you married and remind yourself of the many
wonderful reasons you came together and joined your lives in the first place. So take the time to do
your own heartfelt vows and ensure that the people who witness your re-commitment ceremony are
those that have supported you in good times and bad, throughout your marriage. Whether your opt for
a whirlwind trip to Paris, sunny wedding packages in San Diego, or an Aspen renewal complete with a
soft, snowy backdrop, remember that the romance is all around you. By simply taking the time to really
look at the person you married and appreciate everything that makes the two of you so perfect for one
another, you’ll create the romance you seek no matter where you are.
I used to think that renewal wedding vows weren’t a big deal. Now, I know that they are very important for many couples.
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My daughter and my son in law are going to renew their wedding vows next summer on their 10 year anniversary. My grandchildren are excited that they are going to get to see their mommy and daddy “get married” again. Not sure they are old enough to understand what renewing wedding vows are but I’m thrilled I will get to help plan it :). They were best friends for so many years, then in high school they started dating. They got married at a young age (after graduation), moved to Texas while my daughter went to college, and had me two adorable grandchildren. Time sure files, It’s hard to believe 10 years have already gone by (almost).
It’s so easy to disconnect with people, mainly when the power goes out (ha ha ha) Ok lame I know. But it happens that easily with people as well. I reconnect with my hubs during football games believe or not! 🙂
It is so easy to get disconnected with your spouse with everything that goes on with our daily life and from experience know it happens before you even realize it..Thanks for posting this….