Planning 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal Ceremony/Reception

My husband and I will be celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary in a few months and are planning a vow renewal/reaffirmation ceremony/reception. I will give you a summary of the details. Please tell me if we are within the boundaries of good etiquette.

Hall rental with about 100 people, mostly.... [Read more]

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Wordings for Vow Renewal Ceremony Question

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