RENEWAL OF VOWS

There are times when a married couple may feel it is appropriate to express and renew their love and commitment. Such ceremonies are full of warmth and feeling.

Re-affirmation or renewal of vows ceremonies are also suitable for married couples, who, after separation, are seriously re-united. Some have also felt the need for such a ceremony, when their original wedding ceremony, for one reason or another, was meaningless to them. The third and most common reason is to re-affirm the marriage on the occasion of an anniversary.

These ceremonies are arranged exactly the same as marriage ceremonies. There is one point of differentiation, however, which is extremely important. Each introduction must be unique. It is best for the couple to spend an hour or two with the celebrant discussing the ceremony and why they wish to have it. The celebrant should then write the introduction and check it back with the parties concerned to see if it expresses their views accurately. If this is not done the ceremony, at this state of its development, may not be successful. It may also be necessary to write personal vows relevant to the couples changed circumstances and hopes for the future.

There are no legal requirements for a Renewal of Vows so no birth or marriage certificates are required.

Click here for a list of anniversaries.

Example Ceremony