Can an anniversary party be like a renewal party all in one?

by Tweety
(hannibal, MO USA)

The husband is not very social but the wife is outgoing all the way around and they enjoy playing cards and music.

The husband had an affair and they are rekindling their marriage, they had plans for a do over wedding because they had gotten married in the yard and the wife wants a traditional wedding. Many in the family oppose it so how do we go about planning a spectacular party that accommodates not only the couple but the family also. (family is very important to the two)

Hi Tweety

Yes an anniversary party can be a renewal party as well.

How about having an intimate ceremony to renew their vows and invite the family members and friends that the couple would like there, but not everyone. Make the ceremony small but perfect.

After the ceremony you could then look to have a wedding reception style party with photos from the earlier ceremony displayed for everyone to see. You could also have photos from their wedding as well. Everyone likes to look at old photos!

When the family members that are opposed to the wedding realize how important this is to the couple they will want to be part of it.

Good luck with the plans!