Vow Renewal Ceremonies
Some promises are worth making all over again.
Whether you've been married for five years, twenty-five years or fifty years, renewing your wedding vows is a lovely way to celebrate your marriage and everything you've shared together.
You might be marking a special anniversary, celebrating a milestone or simply wanting to bring family and friends together for an occasion that's all about the two of you.
Your vow renewal can be as relaxed or as traditional as you'd like. You might want to exchange new vows, include your children or grandchildren, revisit parts of your original wedding ceremony or do something completely different this time around.
There's no set format and no right or wrong way to celebrate.
I'll work with you to create a ceremony that reflects your relationship, your personalities and the years you've spent together.
Making Your Vow Renewal Personal
One of the lovely things about renewing your vows is that there are no rules about what your ceremony should look like.
You might choose to exchange new vows, reflecting on the years you've been married and the promises you'd like to make to each other today.
Some couples like to exchange rings again, while others prefer to include a symbolic element such as a unity candle, handfasting or time capsule.
If you have children or grandchildren, we can find a lovely way to involve them too, whether that's through a reading, a special role in the ceremony or simply sharing a few words about what family means to you.
And if there's something you loved about your original wedding ceremony, we can bring a little of that into your vow renewal.
Equally, if your wedding day was very traditional and you'd love to do things differently this time, that's absolutely fine too!
It's your celebration, and we'll make sure it reflects the two of you and the marriage you're celebrating.
What's Included
- An initial consultation to chat about your marriage and what you'd like for your ceremony.
- A personalised questionnaire to help me get to know you both and learn a little about your years together.
- A vow renewal ceremony written especially for you.
- Two ceremony drafts for review and amendments.
- Guidance with writing your personal vows, choosing readings and exchanging rings.
- Help incorporating children, grandchildren or other family members into your ceremony.
- The option to include symbolic rituals or ceremony enhancements.
- Ongoing communication and support throughout the planning process.
- Conducting your vow renewal ceremony at your chosen location.
A Few Things to Know
Do we need to be married for a certain number of years?
Not at all! Whether you're celebrating your first anniversary, your silver wedding anniversary or simply feel it's the right time, you can renew your vows whenever you like.
Where can we hold our vow renewal?
Almost anywhere that suits you! It could be a hotel, a garden, your own home or somewhere that holds special memories for you both. We'll have a chat about your plans and what would work best.
Can we involve our children or grandchildren?
Absolutely! Many couples love including their children or grandchildren in their vow renewal. We can involve them through readings, symbolic rituals or other little touches that make the ceremony personal to your family.
Is a vow renewal legally binding?
No. A vow renewal is a symbolic ceremony celebrating a marriage that has already taken place. There's no legal paperwork or marriage registration involved.
Vow Renewal Ceremonies - From €700
Every vow renewal is different, and I'll be happy to put together a personalised quotation once we've had a chat about what you're planning.
Whether it's a quiet celebration with just the two of you or a gathering with family and friends, we'll create a ceremony that feels right for you.