Moe Oshikiri and Aino-ri Momo: A Complete Guide to Renewing Wedding Vows (Bau Renewal)♡

What is Vow Renewal? Renewing Your Vows as a Couple ♡

Have you ever heard the term [vow renewal]? Many brides may have come across this term recently, especially since Hinano Yoshikawa had her vow renewal and Momochan from "Ainori" also held one, making it a hot topic! ♡

Vow Renewal (vow renewal) is about reaffirming your [marital vows] during milestone years. It’s a ceremony where couples reaffirm their vows at significant milestones such as 5, 10, 20, or 30 years after marriage and express gratitude for each other. It’s a truly wonderful ceremony, and it’s a common tradition overseas. ◎

As a bride-to-be preparing for your wedding, don’t you think it’s amazing that you can continue to promise your love to your partner for years, decades, or even further down the line? It might be a good idea to promise your partner, “Let’s have a vow renewal in X years! ♡” From here on, we will provide a thorough explanation of what vow renewal is all about.＊

Why Do People Have Vow Renewals?

Why do couples choose to reaffirm their vows through a [vow renewal]? You may be at the peak of happiness now, married to the person you love, but as you see each other every day, the excitement might fade, and feelings of gratitude can diminish.

At such times, having a vow renewal can rekindle the memories of your wedding, reminding you both of the promises you made to spend your lives together, deepening your bond as a couple. ♡

If children participate in the vow renewal, it strengthens the bonds of 'family' as well. Even if parents are generally close, there aren’t many opportunities to express that they “love each other.”

However, during a vow renewal, it can reaffirm that “I was born as a result of my parents’ love!” and make one wish to find a wonderful partner and become a couple just like them someday. Seeing loving parents fosters a sense of happiness and reminds children of the love that nurtured them.＊

Where and With Whom Do You Have a Vow Renewal?

So, how exactly do you conduct a [vow renewal] to reaffirm your marital vows? There’s no strict rule about where or with whom you must do it. ◎ In many cases, it’s conducted just between the couple or with children as family. ♡

Popular locations include resorts or wedding venues. Since vow renewals are common abroad, many wedding venues offer easy options for having a vow renewal ceremony! It’s also common to combine it with a family trip, creating cherished memories. ◎

What is the Ceremony of Vow Renewal Like?

The ceremony of vow renewal differs from a wedding in that there are no strict rules about how to conduct it. ◎ You can have or forgo a minister, and you can use any words you wish to make your vows. ♡ Some might recite the same lines as at their wedding, while others create new lines together as a couple; in some cases, children may even express their vows. ♡ The flexibility to tailor the ceremony to your unique relationship is one of its appeals. ◎

The attire is completely up to you as well. You can wear a wedding dress, casual clothes, or, for couples in Hawaii, perhaps an aloha shirt! ♡ It’s a remarkable way to affirm your vows with such freedom, don't you think?＊

A Lovely Gift of Vow Renewal for Your Parents Along with Your Wedding

Recently, baseball player Wakui and model Moe Oshikiri held their wedding in Hawaii and reportedly gifted their parents a vow renewal ceremony. ♡ What a wonderful gift from the newly married couple to their parents…!

It’s sure to be a beautiful ceremony that strengthens the desire to become a couple like their parents in the future. ♡ It looks like both parents participated in a ceremony where leis were placed around their necks. ♩

More Than Ever, I Want to Promise My Love to You for Years to Come ♡

How did you find the ceremony of [vow renewal]? The way to do a vow renewal is incredibly flexible! It’s a beautiful tradition that is truly something to be envious of! ♡

Right now, as you’re marrying for the first time, why not start planning a 'vow renewal' to ensure that even years or decades from now, you will continue to promise your love to your beloved and stay together forever?