Marriage Vows

Marriage Vows are usually taken during a public or formal occasion so that the couple can declare their commitment to one another before witnesses and so solemise their marriage union.

Marraige vows are promises made by the couple to one another which declare in a formal manner the deep feelings they have for one another and the desire they have to have their relationship recognised in a ceremony, which gives them the opportunity to express their love through the words of marriage vows.

Marriage vows are 'solemised' by official ceremonies such as a church marriage service, or a civil service. These ceremonies act as official occasions, recognised by state statuatory authorites to provide the couple with a legally recognised marriage relationship.

However not all couples wish to have their relationship recognised through the declaration of marriage vows.

Have you thought of renewing your Marriage Vows ?

A renewal of marriage vows ceremony can be for any married couple that wish to celebrate renewing their marriage vows in a unique and personal ceremony.

Often these renewal of marriage vows ceremonies are associated with a special wedding anniversary, such as the tenth, twenty-fifth, fortieth, etc, but the ceremony is just as appropriate for couples at any stage of marriage. It is sometimes particularly relevant to those who have been through a period which put a strain on their relationship, but who wish to celebrate their renewed commitment to each other.

Who are they for?
Any married couple, of any age and married for any length of time, can arrange a Renewal of Marriage Vows Ceremony. It does not matter if you do not live in the area where you want your ceremony.

Your Unique Ceremony
The renewal of marriage vows ceremony can be put together by you! Just as no two married couples are the same, no two ceremonies to renew marriage vows will ever be the same.

As you go through the choices and select what you want the renewal of marriage vows ceremony to contain, you will be creating a unique event that you and all your guests will remember. Take time to consider which options are appropriate and have meaning for you both.

Special people in your lives can take part in your renewal of marriage vows ceremony, your children, guests who were at the wedding and any friends and relatives.

A ‘Celebrant’ can conduct your renewal of marriage vows ceremony but will not be acting in any official capacity, even if they also work as a Registrar: Appropriate celebrants are trained and experienced in conducting many different renewal of marriage vows ceremonies so do ask their advice on anything you are unsure about.

What can the renewal of marriage vows ceremony contain?
Renewal of Marriage Vows Ceremonies can contain the following sections: Introduction and Welcome, Acknowledgement of any children of the marriage, Reading, Renewal of Vows, Re-dedication of ring(s), Giving of new ring(s) or gift(s), Words from previous wedding guest, (often Best Man, Bridesmaid or Bride’s father), Further Reading, Signing of Certificate, Witnesses and Closing words.