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Vows Renewal
Saying YES Again!
​Deciding as a couple to take this step can feel as daunting and emotional, if not more so, than the day you actually first married! This is of course time for a very special celebration, one that can speak of your life as a couple, your love, your achievements, your hopes and your enduring and renewed commitment to each other for the days ahead!
Renewing your vows does not require any legal paperwork and as non-denominational Independent Celebrant I am able to work closely with you to create a completely bespoke script and choreography that will be uniquely reflective of who you are as a couple and of how you wish to celebrate renewing your vows.
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Together we will customise your ceremony to reflect when and where you wish to hold it. There are no restrictions on venues for this ceremony and the choice is totally yours! This may be your home or garden, woodland, the top of a mountain, a beach, a castle… really anywhere you wish!
Together we will determine the style and phases of your ceremony. As your Celebrant I will prepare and deliver for you an introduction and welcome speech.
I will create and deliver a script that tells your love story, your hopes for the future, what renewing your vows means to you.
I will guide you, if you wish, in choosing music, readings or a poem that you may wish the Celebrant, a member of your family or a friend to deliver during the ceremony.
If you wish to exchange new or updated vows, I will support you in composing and writing them.
If you wish, I will officiate a new exchange of rings or of a new token of love.
I will offer you the choice of including ​a symbolic ceremony or act. I have listed some below. These are just a few! Don’t forget together we can create a fully bespoke one…just for you!
I will provide you with the full draft scripts, before the ceremony, to allow you plenty of time to ensure they are just what you wish for.
Together we will also conduct a full rehearsal prior to the Big Day!
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Just remember, the structure and phases of a Celebrant-led ceremony are not fixed and the choice of what to include and how long the ceremony will be is entirely Yours!
Symbolic Ceremonies
Beautiful rituals been part of ceremonies across the world for centuries and some have evolved and adapted through times and cultures.
You may be familiar with some that form part of your cultural heritage and you may feel it important to include them in your ceremony. Some totally transcend cultures and are simply beautifully representative of love, unity, growth.
I have listed below a few that you may wish to use as inspiration for your day. There are many more and in fact you may know of some that I am not familiar with! Of course do not forget that together we can create one just for you!
Unity Candle
This very traditional ceremony represents two becoming one and the fire of love burning forever.
The couple renewing their vows, together with their family, place a lit candle beside a pillar candle. After the exchange of vows and rings, the couple and their family together light up the pillar candle.
Sand Blending
This beautiful ceremony represents blending of individuals and everlasting unity. Traditionally the couple renewing their vows can also use this ceremony to represent renewed unity. The couple will choose two different colours of sand together blend their sand and colours into one vessel.Â
This ceremony is also very beautiful for couples that wish to include members of their family in this beautiful moment.  Their children and grandchildren can be invited to choose a different colour of sand and one by one, or together, blend them into the same vessel.Â
Sand cannot be separated and this is a beautiful representation of an everlasting bond.
Wine Ageing
For this ceremony, which represents growing better together and putting faith in each other, the couple renewing the vows can prepare a ritual for the years ahead.
The couple write a letter to each other and seal it. They may gather mementoes that are important to them and ask their friends and family to do the same. They then choose a bottle of wine and place it, together with their letters and mementoes in a wooden box which it tightly closed. Some couples decide to bury the box in their garden, others to keep it visible on their mantelpiece or cabinet.
They can decide that the box will be opened again on a special anniversary or whenever they will feel the need to. This little time capsule is a wonderful way for the couple to go back in time, revisit their memories, vows, hopes, read the letters written, and celebrate together with a special toast the passing of the the years and the times ahead.
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Planting a Rose
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Planting a beautiful rose in the garden or in a pot, is a beautiful way to symbolise continuing to grow stronger together. The rose represents the relationship, its colour and fragrance can be chosen to represent the values and hopes of the couple for the years ahead.
Of course couples can choose any other plant or tree, one that is meaningful to them as a couple and representative of their wishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose a Celebrant-led Vows Renewal ceremony?
Renewing your vows does not involve any legal requirements. A Celebrant-led ceremony will allow you to weave into the celebration exactly what you wish for. Fully bespoke, it will be a tue reflection of your values, wishes and needs.
Where can we hold the ceremony?
Anywhere you wish! Clearly for private properties you will need the owners permission.
How do you choose your Celebrant?
Having an initial meeting with a Celebrant will be key for you to assess if he/she is one who you will feel able to entrust with the task of creating the perfect ceremony for you. As your Celebrant I commit to supporting you fully in creating and delivering a unique and bespoke ceremony that fully meets your values, desires and needs. As your Celebrant I will be there to fully support you, answer all your questions, meet with you as often as needed and make you feel that you are in safe hands.
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How long does a ceremony last?
As your Celebrant I will guide you through the required planning for the ceremony. It is vital that every ceremony has a clear structure and that the right amount of time is allocated. However, the choice is entirely yours! ​​
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How long in advance do I need to book?
Some couples prefer to book their ceremonies long in advance, up to two years! Ideally, depending on the style of the ceremony, I require at least eight weeks notice. However, should you wish, or need to, organise your ceremony within a shorter period please just contact me to discuss.
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Budgeting
Every ceremony is different. However, I believe in keeping these matters simple and transparent. My fee for a vows renewal ceremony is £565.
Additional costs related to special props, long distance travel (> 40 miles), required overnight stays etc. will be discussed and agreed separately.