Making Your Second Wedding A First Class Event

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The number of second weddings is rising, with four in ten marriages including at least one partner who has been married before. If you’ve been divorced, you’ll most likely be looking to do things a little differently the second time around. With the assurance and wisdom that comes from experience, your expectations will be more realistic. But, even though you may have a very different budget, guest list, and venue in mind, that doesn’t mean compromising on making the day extra special.

A spending plan

Having successfully moved on from the challenges of divorce, you are free to plan a fresh start and concentrate on your wedding day. Getting married and pooling your resources is economically efficient, not just to have a great celebration but for the rest of your lives together. Currently, 53% of Americans aged 55 and older are remarried and it’s likely that as a more mature couple you’ll be paying for the wedding yourselves this time. Be open and honest with your partner about your finances and the budget you have for the wedding. And don’t forget to make financial plans beyond the wedding day, especially if you have children from your first marriage.

A family affair

It’s good to consider family when it comes to planning the day too. If you have children and grandchildren, get them involved so that the wedding becomes a celebration of a new start for your whole family. However, don’t let people influence you too much on etiquette. You’re at a stage in your life when you’ve already made tough decisions for yourself and you know what you want from this special day. Many couples like to do things very differently the second time, so if you didn’t have the big white dress and all the trimmings at your first wedding, you might still want that now.

A different setting

Even though there’s no reason not to have a lavish ceremony, many second weddings tend to involve fewer guests. A smaller guest list opens up different options and the dream of having your wedding in an exotic location becomes more attainable. In order to make their ceremony a different and unique experience, a fifth of couples choose a destination wedding. Breaking with tradition is an easy way to ensure everything feels new and fresh and will add a special atmosphere to the wedding.

Finding love the second time around is something to celebrate. Whether you decide to hold a traditional wedding or do something a little different, the day marks a fresh start for your new life.