Second marriage issues you may not have dealt with the first time around.

Planning a second marriage? There may be special considerations that you may not have had when you married the first time. There are issues of second marriage etiquette, concerns about creating harmonious blended families, and matters unique to those who are remarrying after a beloved spouse has died.

Of course, you want your second marriage to be a joyous occasion that starts on solid footing, unclouded by anxieties and family discord. So it helps to address important issues well in advance of your wedding day.

Second marriage issues - answers to your questions

What is the proper etiquette for a second marriage?  What dress should you wear? Whom should you invite?

How can you combine families and include children and stepchildren in the wedding?  

Are you a widow or widower?  Here are some things to think about when you're celebrating finding love a second time.

What if this is your first wedding, but you're marrying someone who's been married before?

Do religious issues, such as annulment or interfaith marriage, factor into your wedding plans?

Are you contemplating a prenuptial agreement, changing your will or changing your name? What are the legal and financial considerations of getting remarried?

Find the perfect ring the second time around.

There's a lot to think about. So keep reading for answers to these second marriage questions-and more.