1. Involve children and grandchildren in the celebration and ceremony.

2. Invite the original wedding attendants to the ceremony.

3. Create a slide show of the first ceremony.

4. Create an anniversary cake with the original cake topper, if you still have it.  Have the same flavor cake made with the same cake accessories.

5.  Personalize the wedding vows to reflect the accomplishments they have made together.

1. They have reached a milestone anniversary and want to celebrate with family and friends by renewing their wedding vows.

2. They did not have the money for an elegant wedding all those years ago, but now want to elaborate celebration.

3. Perhaps they eloped the first time and want to have their families witness their vows now.

4. They have recently overcome a major crisis that has tested their marriage and now want to make a new beginning.

5. They want to reaffirm their vows because they love each other more with everyday.

For simple, sexy, elegant cocktail length wedding dresses check out Blush by JLM.  Their 2010 spring collection has wedding dresses to suit any cocktail wedding celebration you may be planning.

Blush by JLM Bridal Gowns: Style 1005

Blush by JLM Bridal Gowns: Style 1003

Blush by JLM Bridal Gowns: Style 1001

Designer Francesca Pitera combines innovative design, luxurious fabrics, and exquisite details to create bridal wear that is fashion-forward yet classically beautiful.  This season is no different.  To view the collection please visit Jim Hjelm, but I decided to add some of my favorites below.

Ruffles are definitely in this coming spring.  This gorgeous gown shows you one of the many ways bridal gown designers are incorporating ruffles into their deign.

Style JH8000

Tulle is going to be very popular as well this coming season.  This beautiful A-Line formal gown shows an elegant way to use tulle to create a full, playful skirt.

Style JH8009