Vow Renewal: More Thoughts

When you renew your vows and have a celebration afterward, do you still do some of the traditional things like throwing the flower bouquet and wedding favors? I know already that I want a wedding dress since I didn't have one the first time. It wouldn't be over the top since it is a vow renewal but I definitely want the dress. I'd like to include our children in it in some way. A reception with music, food, and a cake would be a must. Memorable vows is another must. I found some samples but haven't found anything that really felt right so far.

Since I'd prefer to do the actual ceremony outdoors, do I want to take a chance with an outdoor reception as well with weather or go for indoors to eliminate one worry? There's just so many things to think about when I start to seriously think about planning this for our future.

I know we'll do it eventually. We got through a difficult ex (years of it). Since we came through that closer than before the chaos, I think we can weather any storm in the coming years.