A second marriage is an exciting thing: you’ve found the person to accompany you on life’s journey after your first relationship was completed. As you begin the planning for your new marriage, it can be easy to second-guess: should your wedding be a low-key, calm gathering, or a big, bright production" A few close friends or hundreds of your extended family" We all have different expectations of both first and second weddings, and by thinking the following items through, you can make sure that your second wedding balances the things that matter to you with the expectations that others may have about your big day.
What Was Your First Wedding Like"
One major difference between first and second weddings is (rather obviously) that you’ve already had one. It could have been the social event of the season or a simple courthouse union, but your first experience of marriage is going to impact how you proceed with your second wedding. Consider what your learned about yourself. Do you dislike yourself in white dresses" Do you wish you had more people you loved present" A second wedding is your chance to do the parts of your first wedding “over” in the way you wish you could have. You bring an older, wiser attitude to this planning process, so choose to emphasize what will truly make the new you happiest. How Does Your New Partner Feel About Weddings"

Your partner may or may not have been married before, but his or her atti...