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Second Wedding Ideas to Make Things Even Better the Second Time Around

Second weddings are relatively common, and these second wedding ideas can help you plan your "encore wedding." There was once an unspoken rule that second weddings should not be elaborate, but that is no longer the case. Most people have accepted the fact that weddings are held to celebrate the love two people have for one another, and the stigma regarding second weddings has lifted.

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About The Wedding

While the bride and groom's parents often pay for first weddings, most couples pay for a second wedding themselves. That reason alone should convince you to plan whatever type of second wedding you want to have! Some couples opt for private wedding ceremonies followed by receptions or parties for friends and relatives, and others choose destination weddings so their family and friends can go on vacation and attend their wedding. Traditional weddings are perfectly acceptable, also.

Wedding Ceremony

If you're in need of second wedding ideas regarding attire, don't worry. Brides can still wear white gowns if they so desire, but just about any color dress is appropriate in the instance of a second wedding. Cream-colored or ivory wedding dresses are very popular with second-time brides, but as long as the bride's gown matches the overall formality of the rest of the wedding, all is good - for example, a bride should not wear a long gown if her groom is wearing jeans!

Most second weddings tend to be civil ceremonies, but religious ceremonies aren't considered inappropriate. Just be certain that your church / synagogue / etc. is willing to marry you, as some religions do have stipulations in place regarding second weddings.

Couples With Children

In many second weddings, the bride is escorted down the aisle by her children or even a close friend. Personalized vows are often preferred by couples who are getting married for the second time, because they can acknowledge what their new union means to them. Couples with children can also write special vows that discuss the merging of two families into one. In fact, there are plenty of second wedding ideas available regarding how to include your children in your second wedding, such as lighting a unity candle with the children's help.

Should you decide upon an intimate wedding or a large one, be sure to have the wedding that you want to have. After all, good things come to those who wait, and things are usually better the second time around!