Walking down the aisle again

When you’ve been married before, it can be difficult trying to decide how you approach the second time around.

Do you treat it as your first wedding and a complete new start, or is there some etiquette to follow for second timers?

The first consideration to take is with regards to the wedding stationery. It is tempting to opt for a very low key design the second time around, but there is really no reason to be this reserved. Your wedding day is still a day to celebrate whether you have walked down the aisle before or not.

Don’t be restricted and if your wedding is going to be an elaborate one, make sure your wedding stationery reflects this.

Most brides don’t want to be referred to as ‘Mrs’ on their wedding invitations, so in this case, they should be referred to using their first name, middle name and maiden surname. The reference to the groom should be kept in line with this too.

However, it is really up to the couple to decide how they want their wedding stationery to be presented. Just because this isn’t their first wedding, doesn’t mean that they can’t be elaborate and celebratory. It’s your big day so make the most of it and don’t hold back.