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Renewal of Wedding Vows

Renewal Of Wedding Vows Ritual, Types Of Vow Renewal Ceremonies And Their Purposes




Weddings are an ancient cultural practice that has great meaning for its participants. However, couples in the United States have been holding another kind of wedding ceremony for the purpose of renewing their wedding vows. There has been little research on this ritual, prompting researchers to reflect on what occurs when couples renew their wedding vows, and what the various forms of the vow renewal ritual accomplish for the couple and people in their social network.




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