Getting remarried? Don’t assume you have to do things a certain way just because it’s the second time around. Here are the top 10 dos and don’ts you should know:
Do throw whatever type of reception you can imagine.
Whether it’s a super-formal extravaganza in a ballroom or a casual seaside celebration under the shade of a tent, you don’t have to limit yourself just because you’ve done it all before. Why not plan that reception you really wanted way back when but were led astray by a pushy mother-in-law? Keep in mind that while just about any type of celebration goes, you don’t want a play-by-play of your first wedding. Dredging up sticky memories or channeling a relationship gone wrong is no way to have a new beginning.
Don’t assume your parents will cough up big bucks for the wedding,
unless you know they want to pay or can afford to do so. Most couples getting hitched again cover the costs themselves. But hey, if you have generous relatives who want to help chip in, let them!
Do feel free to don a white dress.
While in days of old, only virginal brides wore the pure, pristine color, thankfully, that thinking is oh-so passe. You can wear white whether it’s your second, third, or fourth marriage. The most important thing is to pick a style that suits your personality, figure, and the nature of the wedding. After wearing that tulle and taffeta number that looked more like a marshmallow than a wedding gown, now you can choose something more classic that can’t be pinpointed to 1967.