Etiquette For Second Weddings: Top Planning A Wedding Guidance

Posted on 31. Jan, 2009 by Mom Mag in Your Home

Not so long ago, the idea of a 2nd marriage being elaborate was frowned upon. You could not even make your 2nd wedding formal or extravagant in anyway. Most people would rather be people pleasers and have a smaller, intimate and quieter 2nd wedding. But, these days many are having bigger weddings whether it is their second one or not. The main focus should be on the two people who are in love and want to get married. Discovering love again and starting a new life together should be the primary concern.

Social stigma for a 2nd wedding is getting to be more tolerable as people are realizing that life is too short to be stuck on what others think. Couples are making up their own rules about what they want and for a 2nd wedding this is no different.

Before Making Plans For a 2nd Wedding
One of the greatest worries when organizing your 2nd wedding is the effect that it will have on any children you may have had previously. They should probably be told first about your intentions. You should be sensitive to their feelings and exercise some common courtesy for them since you will be merging two families together anyway. Remember, this is not their choice to make. You are imposing this on them. They should be the first to know of your decision to get married and plan a 2nd wedding.

Next, you should inform your parents and your previous partner, if you were married before and if you have joint custody of the children. Your previous partner should have the chance to assure the children that he will still reamin a part of their lives and that will not alter.

Planning the Wedding
When you begin your 2nd wedding plans, you must get rid of any past relationships or love interest. To avoid any confusion, makean announcement in the local newspaper, by email, phone or by having an engagement party. For a 2nd wedding, an engagement party is different. There wouldn’t be any gift giving and the prospective groom’s parent wouldn’t host the party either.

Who Do You Invite To The Wedding?

It’s best not to invite former in-laws, ex-husbands, or ex-boyfriends even if you are on excellent terms. They may become a bit sad and make the day a little awkward for you.

Most couples do pay for a 2nd wedding so family and friends to the wedding, be sure to talk about it first. You don’t want any surprises to ruin your special day. You have a second chance to make this wedding different from the first. Not many people get that opportunity. So you don’t want to be fussing over a guest list before you tie the knot.

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