Let’s face it - sometimes people grow apart. Divorce is never easy, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t find love ever again. Second marriages can be very rewarding, but when planning another wedding, it is important to honor proper second marriage etiquette. Here’s what you need to know:
Should you register for gifts?There’s no reason you can’t register for gifts. After all, many of the people who are invited to your wedding might not have been a part of your life when you were married in the past. Don’t expect gifts, especially from people who attended your first wedding.What should you wear?
Many brides like to make a second wedding a more casual affair, wearing a simple dress, often in off-white or another color other than white. This really depends on your personal preferences though, and may especially depend on whether or not this is a second marriage for both you and your groom.
Where should I get married?
It is considered bad luck and poor etiquette to get married in the same location as your first wedding. There’s no reason you can’t get married in a religious place, though, unless your church forbids it. Most are very accommodating.
Should I announce the wedding publicaly?
Yes. When you get married, you should announce it in the papers. In fact, in many states, this is legally necessary. If you’re both older, though, you may want to make the announcement yourself instead of having your parents do it.
Who should be in the ceremony?
Traditionally, your wedding will be a less formal affair than the first. If you have children, include them all! You don’t have to invite your ex or your groom’s ex to the wedding, but make sure that all children from previous marriages are involved equally, and if you don’t have children, feel free to have bridesmaids and groomsmen like you normally would.
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