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Creative Ways To Renew Your Vows

• April 8, 2019
• by Natasha Burton

Your wedding day was likely one of the most meaningful moments in your relationship—if not the most important memory of your life together. But, after many years of marriage, you and your beloved may want to revive your commitment and feel the after-glow of pledging your devotion to each other once again.

Whether you want to renew your vows after a major life milestone—having children, making it to a certain anniversary—or because you simply want to plan an awesome event in the name of love,  here are some meaningful ways to renew your commitment to each other.

Go Back to Your Roots

Select a special location to renew your vows. It could be as elaborate as the beach hotel where you got engaged or as simple as the coffee shop where you first met. Being rooted in that place will bring back the sights, smells and general ambiance of a significant moment in your shared history. What better way to celebrate your union than by remembering how far you’ve come together?

Do a Do-Over

While recreating your wedding may be next to impossible (cost- and logistics-wise), you can incorporate elements of your nuptials into a vow renewal to help you relive that epic day. Choose a location that mimics your original venue (if you’re not able to rent out the space or travel to it). You might consider enlisting your officiant to preside and break out the original vows you delivered to each other. Ask a florist to recreate your bouquet and a baker to whip up a small version of your wedding cake. These little touches will bring you back in time to the moment you committed yourselves to each other as you refresh your resolve to stay in it for the long haul.

Surprise Your Loved Ones

You may have heard of couples hosting flash weddings, where guests turn up for a party but realize they’re actually going to see their loved ones get hitched. This idea works really well for a vow renewal because, chances are, no one will see it coming. Bring together the people closest to you under the guise of a general celebration (maybe around a holiday to help with the surprise factor) or a dinner party if you’d like to host a smaller group. Your friends and family members will be delighted to be caught off guard—not to mention honored to be included in this important moment in your relationship.

Involve the Kids

If you have children (or pets!), make your vow renewal a family affair. Make a commitment as a unit by getting your kids (or fur babies) some coordinating bling, like necklaces or monogrammed key chains that can signify a special meaning for your family. This ceremony can be extra special for blended families who want to help make the transition from two families to one even more significant—and allow for everyone to feel involved in the process.

Get Away

Especially if you didn’t take advantage of the enduring destination wedding trend the first time around, you might consider jet-setting for your vow renewal. Choose a place that means something special to you two: A country you’ve visited together, a place on your bucket list or somewhere that has family, religious or cultural significance to you. Getting away allows you to truly focus on recommitting to each other, plus you’ll feel the sweet stress release of taking a vacation, too.

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Natasha Burton

Relationship expert Natasha Burton is the author of four books: 101 Quizzes for Brides & Grooms, 101 Quizzes for Couples, 101 Quizzes for BFFs, and The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags. When she's not writing, she's likely doing yoga, baking, or watching The Bachelor.

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