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Vow
Renewal Do's and Don'ts
From
Karen Tina Harrison
Advice
for the Couple Planning a Vow Renewal
DO
make full use of the resort's wedding planner. Keep asking questions, be
specific in your requests, and you’ll get the ceremony you want.
DON’T
procrastinate. Start planning early so you can get a group rate (if
available and necessary) plus answers to all your queries.
DO be
sure beforehand that there will be no hidden extra service or resort
charges tacked onto your bill.
DO
ascertain that the resort can switch to an indoor venue in case rain
threatens your outdoor proceedings.
DON’T
leave photos to chance. Either designate a competent amateur
photographer in your party or consider the pro the resort offers.
DON’T
sign up for the resort photographer or musicians without asking the
wedding planner to email you photos or music clips.
DON’T
settle for a boilerplate ceremony.
Personalize your vow renewal by writing as much of the script as you
care to. This is your day.
DO
take any opportunity offered to meet with the officiant beforehand.
DO let
guests know that you don’t expect gifts (if in fact you don’t). If they
insist, you can suggest a donation to a charity you support.
DO
bring your own party favors; the resort shop might not have what you
like. Keep them lightweight and unbreakable, such as pashmina's and
sport watches. A spa service for all your guests is an easy and welcome
(if not exactly budget) gift.
DON’T
plan on heels or fancy shoes for a beach ceremony. Go with a pretty,
flat-bottomed shoe for her, “mandals” for him.
DON’T
be a mother hen. Your job is to relax and get married (again). Appoint
one of your guests to take care of host-type tasks like rounding up the
other invitees.
DO
reserve some private “couple time” for the two of you on the day of your
ceremony. On this day, you’re a bride and groom again. Enjoy it.
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