"Renewing Our Vows: Celebrating X Years of Marriage and Recommitting to Eternal Love as a Family"

2016.07.04 published

Do You Know About "Vow Renewal"?

"Vow Renewal," as the name suggests, means to "renew (改める) the vow (vow=誓い)." It's a ceremony for redoing the eternal love vow made at the wedding, like a second wedding ceremony!♡

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I Want to Have a Wedding Again and Again♡

This custom is common overseas, but it has only just begun in Japan. Model and talent Hinano Yoshikawa is famous for having her vow renewal in Hawaii＊

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Promising Eternal Love Again as a Family♡

Vow renewals are often held to commemorate anniversaries such as the 5th, 10th, or 20th year of marriage＊ Many people have children by then, so the characteristic feature is that the whole family can participate in this second wedding ceremony♡ Rather than just confirming love between the couple, it's a very touching ceremony where parents can show their son or daughter the depth of their love♡

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[How to Hold a Vow Renewal] How Should It be Done??

So, how exactly should a vow renewal be conducted?? Of course, the format is flexible, but overseas, it's common to ask a pastor to officiate, inviting close family, friendly neighbors, or close friends for a very small gathering＊

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You can wear the wedding dress or tuxedo from the first wedding, but wearing a simpler and more natural dress or shirt is lovely too♡ That casual couple vibe is something to aspire to＊

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In overseas locations, it's typically held in a suburban park or chapel, but in Japan, it seems popular to arrange a family trip to Hawaii or a resort for the vow renewal♡ Asking a friend to play the role of pastor and exchanging family vows is a memorable experience too＊

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[Emotional Moments] Such Touching Arrangements♡

There are many unique touches that are special to a second wedding "vow renewal"＊ Arrangements filled with family love allow you to imagine the happy daily life of the couple and children, making you emotional just watching it♡

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For example! The sign bearer who tells everyone "The bride is coming!" At a first wedding, it's usually "here comes the bride," but for the second time, it’s "hey Daddy, here comes the bride! (Daddy! Your bride is coming soon ♡)" — overflowing with family sentiment＊

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"Here comes my mommy (Our bride, mom is coming soon ♡)" is also wonderful. The sign bearer at the vow renewal is often done by their son or daughter. Can you imagine such a loving arrangement in any other way??

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When the whole family takes pictures together, adding a unique touch to the photo props like garlands is charming♡ Instead of "Just married," it reads "Just married again (We had a wedding again＊)," showing the family's closeness♡

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The classic "I do" can be changed to "We still Do (We promise eternal love forever ♡)" and it's just lovely♡ We want to become this kind of couple too＊

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[Vow Renewal] Let's Have a Wedding Again Someday♡

With my beloved husband and cherished children. How wonderful would it be to have a second wedding with the whole family years after finishing the preparation for your first wedding?

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A vow renewal is a very special ceremony＊ Throughout the time you're living as a family, having a wedding not just once but two, three, or even four times! Let’s hold a wedding as many times as we want with our beloved husband and children♡