Second Weddings
Posted on February 20, 2007 | Filed Under Wedding Tips
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From Nina Callaway,
Your Guide to Weddings.
A Guide to Getting Remarried in Style
It seems like everyone has an opinion on second weddings. “You shouldn’t wear white” or “You shouldn’t have such a fancy second wedding” or even “Eloping is what made the first marriage fail – you have to have a big church wedding this time.” If you’re planning a second wedding while trying to sort out etiquette from opinions, here’s a guide for everything from what to wear to how to register. Don’t worry - you’re older, you’re wiser and you’ve got some experience under your belt – this time should be a snap, right?
Second Wedding Dresses and Attire
The good news is that the old rule about not wearing white for a second wedding has gone out the window. You can wear whatever color feels and looks good on you. Most brides getting remarried have already had their “Princess in a white dress” moment the first time around, and so opt for a more mature look such as a brocade suit or a simple cocktail dress.
However, if you eloped the first time, or simply want to have that Princess moment again, there’s no reason why you can’t. In fact, as divorce and remarriage becomes an evermore regular part of our society, the possibilities for what a second wedding dress can be are endless.
Ideas for what to wear to a second wedding:
- a designer dress that you’ve been salivating over, but couldn’t justify its expense – until now
- an off-white floor-length sheath dress
- a beautiful suit, in any color
- especially if you looked like a demure princess the first time, wow ‘em with a sexy slip dress
Announcing Your Engagement and Telling Your Ex-Husband or Ex-Wife
The very first people you should tell are your children. You can ask them if they’d rather tell their other parent, or if they prefer that you share the news. If you don’t have children, it is certainly not mandatory that you inform your ex-spouse – only tell them if you’d rather they didn’t hear it from someone else. Many people find that its easiest to send a letter saying “I wanted to share with you the glad news that John and I are getting married. I’ve already told our children, and asked them to be a part of the wedding ceremony.” Afterwards, in the regular way.
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