If you?ve been married for awhile (let?s be honest, even a short while!) you may have considered the idea of renewing your vows. It?s a fun, exciting way to celebrate your beautiful, lasting union! If you?re thinking about a vow renewal, there are lots and lots of ideas you can use to keep it from feeling stale.
Involve Your Children, Pets, or Other Important Family Members

A vow renewal is a great time to involve your kids, animals, or close family members in a way you may not have been able to the first time. Walk down the aisle as a family (pets included!), have your kiddos as the best man or maid of honor, or have any or all important family members included as a part of the planning process, reception, and even the ceremony itself. If your children are the types who?d be comfortable with it, why not have them write some of their own speeches" It could be a really special moment for your family if your children or stepchildren have a moment to express themselves as a part of your celebration. Or if you have an older child, you could even have him or her officiate the ceremony since vow renewals don?t involve any legal processes. Keep It to Yourselves
You could also go the exact opposite route and do a very intimate and small vow renewal. Celebrate with only immediate family, or even just you and your spouse if you?d prefer. This is a great contrast to those who felt like their wedding day was planned for the family and everyone else and not at all about what they...