Why renew your wedding promises? It’s not just a question of waiting until you’ve been with your significant other for 10, 20 or 40 years. Let’s ignore the usual conventions.
In fact, all it takes is enough motivation to want to recreate this unique day. To recommit yourself, and to say so loud and clear to your spouse and all those close to you.
Think, for example:
- All those sacrifices you made on the ceremony, venue and caterer at your wedding because you weren’t as well off financially as you are now;
- To the people who have shared your life for so long and who are so precious, but who weren’t part of the celebration;
- To the trials and tribulations you’ve been through as a couple, and to the fact that you’re stronger than ever;
- To the achievement of dreams and life goals you set for yourself that seemed barely attainable. This is the perfect occasion to celebrate them;
- To your wedding itself, which may not have left you with the memories you’d hoped for. Whether it was the venue, the atmosphere or even the photos. This is your chance to recreate another memorable day.
A successful wedding: a tour de force
When you read the five reasons we’ve given, you probably nodded and smiled. Chances are you’ve also come up with a few other ideas.
Until the middle of the 20th century, getting married was considered the norm, almost an obligation. Now, on the other hand, with the divorce rate soaring, simply preserving your marriage is an achievement.
This is a good reason to celebrate the success of your union, and to savor the happiness of the moment, with a touch of nostalgia thrown in for good measure.
Here are two more heartfelt factors to consider as you bring your loved ones together to reveal your feelings once again in a beautiful celebration, whether intimate or grandiose, in your own image.
Family values at the heart of your celebration
You have grown children, and you may also be grandparents. This extended family is a testament to your journey and theirs, and a source of great pride for you.
Renewing your wedding promises with strong family values is a meaningful reason and makes for some very moving renewals!
You’ll be able to commemorate your fondest memories in front of everyone, take stock, and demonstrate to your loved ones that a successful union is, superbly, a real possibility.
Celebrating your love after a hard time
Only you know the details of the road you’ve bravely traveled together. Although your friends and loved ones have undoubtedly supported you during certain key moments. If you’re recovering:
- From a particularly long and difficult situation;
- A serious illness that you’ve overcome;
- A major professional transition that required a great deal of adjustment;
- A bereavement that has overwhelmed you both, but brought you closer together or;
- Other changes that have transformed your inner selves.
You have an eloquent reason to reaffirm your love and commitment to your loved one. This is the time to rekindle the flame and offer each other a new chance to share your daily lives with renewed common strength.
Wedding anniversaries by decade: 10, 20, 30, 40 years and more
You can also wait for a milestone year to renew your wedding promises. Be it 10, 20 or more years of marriage. It’s up to you to choose the ceremony formula that suits you best.
Some choose a family gathering around a BBQ, for example in our Alto room or under our big top, where you have direct access to the grounds.
Other couples recreate a grand wedding. They prefer other venues such as the romantic Soprano or the incomparable cachet of the immense Seigneurie.
As well as reliving the exhilaration of D-day, you’ll be surrounded by family, children and subsequent generations, old and new friends alike. You’ll enjoy a festive whirlwind with a hearty meal, in a ceremony that can be conducted by a celebrant.
It’s the perfect opportunity to give your wedding rings, perhaps a little tarnished, a makeover by entrusting them to the care of a jeweller. Brighten up the festivities with testimonials, souvenir albums, a dance floor with music from the era of your wedding, and new photos of your couple…to add to the original album.
Have a great celebration!
