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I wanted to get everyone''s opnion on this subject, because sometimes I think I''m being a bad friend and other times, I think I''m outraged!
My good friend and her husband are renewing their vows at the end of this year for their 10 year anniversary. She asked me to be a bridesmaid, and I agreed. I didn''t realize that there are bridesmaids when vows are renewed, but I want to be supportive. I always pictured the vow renewal ceremony to have the couple at the alter confessing their love for each other and how they will continue to love each other forever,etc etc.
The first time I cringed is when she sent out a mass email to her bridal party with the information on the dress she wanted us to order. When I saw that the price tag was $200 for just the dress, I was pretty shocked, but I was still trying to be a supportive friend.
The last straw that made me think "well, wait a minute, I thought you were renewing your vows, not getting married again" was this weekend when her cousin sent out an email about her bachelorette party. They want to go on a Mexico cruise or join the guys (the groomsmen, I assume) in Vegas for the weekend.
Anyone renew their vows? Or know of someone that did? If so, was it like a wedding? Are there bachelorette/bachelor/bridal shower type parties involved?
My good friend and her husband are renewing their vows at the end of this year for their 10 year anniversary. She asked me to be a bridesmaid, and I agreed. I didn''t realize that there are bridesmaids when vows are renewed, but I want to be supportive. I always pictured the vow renewal ceremony to have the couple at the alter confessing their love for each other and how they will continue to love each other forever,etc etc.
The first time I cringed is when she sent out a mass email to her bridal party with the information on the dress she wanted us to order. When I saw that the price tag was $200 for just the dress, I was pretty shocked, but I was still trying to be a supportive friend.
The last straw that made me think "well, wait a minute, I thought you were renewing your vows, not getting married again" was this weekend when her cousin sent out an email about her bachelorette party. They want to go on a Mexico cruise or join the guys (the groomsmen, I assume) in Vegas for the weekend.
Anyone renew their vows? Or know of someone that did? If so, was it like a wedding? Are there bachelorette/bachelor/bridal shower type parties involved?