Wow, that sounds like quite a surprise for all the guests. They think they are going to a picnic, but it's also a wedding vow renewal. I usually don't like surprises, but this one sounds like fun.

Will it be this summer? In a park? What food do you plan?
If you have young children there, is any way to entertain them planned? Will there be someone there to help with the vow renewal, like a minister?

My girlfriend got married in her backyard, and used a local bbq company. They came out and did everything- and it wasn't too expensive. Them cleaning it all up really made it worth it.

Thanks for your comments, Socks. It will be in the summer in a local park. Our daughter works for the local park district, so we have some inside info on that. There's a couple of different parks to choose from, but the one I saw today has a water slide that I think would be nice for the kids. Also this park is near the area where our minister is so it will be easy for him to mosey on over.
And thanks to you too, Lisa, for your info about food. I think we can rent grills. I guess I just have to figure out if cooking ourselves is doable. But then your idea of having someone else do the work sounds VERY enticing!! And I had forgotten about the cleanup work!!
I'm getting excited -- but nervous only because of all the twists!!lol
Thanks for your great input!! I'll keep you posted!!
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