A Renewal of Vows Ceremony with an Independent Celebrant – that’s me – is a unique and special way for any married couple to reaffirm their commitment to each other.
These ceremonies are not legally binding, but an opportunity for a couple to declare their mutual love and respect, in a way that seems right to them.
Each ceremony is uniquely created by the Celebrant just for that couple. Some couples choose to recreate their original vows, others to add to these and some decide on completely new words.
The ceremony may be as private as the couple wish or they may decide upon a larger celebration. The family and special friends, and perhaps guests at the original weddings, may contribute with readings, tributes and poems. Children may also participate. The couple may ask a friend to conduct part of the ceremony, or choose to have the Celebrant lead.
Rings may be exchanged – possibly the original rings, or new. Gifts may also be exchanged as a token of affection.
The couple have the freedom to choose the location, wording of the vows and music used. It is possible to have the ceremony at home, or in a garden. Hotels and clubs are also popular choices.
Couples who wish to arrange a Renewal of Vows Ceremony do so for many different reasons. Some are celebrating a special wedding anniversary such as a 10th or 25th. Some have gone through a difficult time, but have decided to stay together and celebrate by renewing their commitment to each other. In some cases, a couple are celebrating the recovery from illness of one partner. Some couples did not originally have the wedding they really wanted and renew their vows to affirm their love for each other in a new way.
The reasons are many as each couple is unique.
The Renewal of Vows Ceremony arranged with an Independent Civil Celebrant is a special, memorable and moving occasion for all involved.
These ceremonies are not legally binding, but an opportunity for a couple to declare their mutual love and respect, in a way that seems right to them.
Each ceremony is uniquely created by the Celebrant just for that couple. Some couples choose to recreate their original vows, others to add to these and some decide on completely new words.
The ceremony may be as private as the couple wish or they may decide upon a larger celebration. The family and special friends, and perhaps guests at the original weddings, may contribute with readings, tributes and poems. Children may also participate. The couple may ask a friend to conduct part of the ceremony, or choose to have the Celebrant lead.
Rings may be exchanged – possibly the original rings, or new. Gifts may also be exchanged as a token of affection.
The couple have the freedom to choose the location, wording of the vows and music used. It is possible to have the ceremony at home, or in a garden. Hotels and clubs are also popular choices.
Couples who wish to arrange a Renewal of Vows Ceremony do so for many different reasons. Some are celebrating a special wedding anniversary such as a 10th or 25th. Some have gone through a difficult time, but have decided to stay together and celebrate by renewing their commitment to each other. In some cases, a couple are celebrating the recovery from illness of one partner. Some couples did not originally have the wedding they really wanted and renew their vows to affirm their love for each other in a new way.
The reasons are many as each couple is unique.
The Renewal of Vows Ceremony arranged with an Independent Civil Celebrant is a special, memorable and moving occasion for all involved.