New Survey Reveals Vow Renewal Trends

With summer weddings and anniversaries upon us, Robbins Brothers conducted a survey in the spirit of the rising trend to say “I do” again. We found that many couples have not yet renewed their vows but are open to the idea and most individuals would prefer to receive a new ring all together at the ceremony. Survey results also revealed that many couples prefer to create new vows rather than restating the original ones.

AND THE SURVEY SAYS:

Do you and your partner plan to ever renew your wedding vows?

• Yes  39%
• Maybe  52%
• No  9%

Do you feel it’s important to renew your wedding vows?

• Very important  24%
• Important  23%
• Somewhat important  25%
• Not important  13%
• Indifferent  15%

When do you personally feel is the ideal time to renew wedding vows?

• After 1 year  1%
• After 2 years  2%
• After 5 years  6%
• After 10 years  38%
• Every year  1%
• Up to the couple’s discretion  52%

When would you renew your vows?

• On our anniversary  51%
• Sometime around our anniversary 29%
• When the time feels right  19%
• On a holiday (ie Valentine’s Day)  1%

Would you want to receive a new ring or an upgrade to your current wedding ring with a vow renewal?

• Yes  77%
• No  23%

If answered yes, which of the following would you prefer?

• Brand new ring we picked out/designed together  20%
• Brand new ring your significant other picked out  6%
• Upgrade to your current ring (ie larger center stone, additional diamonds etc)  34%
• Restyle your engagement ring, but keep the diamond(s)  7%
• New wedding band  13%
• Not applicable  20%

What would be your ideal vow ceremony?

• Private ceremony with my significant other  24%
• Intimate ceremony with close family and friends  68%
• Large ceremony with all family and friends  8%

What would you prefer to wear at your vow renewal?

• What I wore to my wedding  9%
• Cocktail attire  30%
• Formal attire  32%
• Casual attire  16%
• A new wedding dress  13%

Would you prefer to restate your original vows or create new ones?

• Restate original  27%
• Create new ones  73%

Would you have a reception?

• Yes  69%
• No  31%

What is the ideal way to celebrate your anniversary?

• Simple, romantic dinner at home  14%
• Taking a vacation  56%
• Attend an event (concert, sporting event, etc.)  6%
• Fancy dinner date  24%

Do you expect gifts to be given/received on anniversaries?

• Yes  45%
• No  55%

FOR MORE INSPIRATION:

*Explore creative ways to renew your vows
*Read sweet (and funny) wedding vows written by men
*The latest trend? Wedding ring guards are a popular and stylish way to revamp your engagement ring