Renewal of Marriage Vows
A vow renewal ceremony is ideal for any married couple who wish to celebrate renewing their marriage vows in a personal ceremony.
These ceremonies are often associated with a special wedding anniversary but are equally appropriate for a couple at any point in their marriage and often couples see then as a means of reinforcing their commitment to each other after they have been through a difficult period which has put a strain on their relationship.
Many couples who married abroad use a vow renewal ceremony as a means of sharing the occasion of their marriage with friends and family who were not able to attend the wedding ceremony itself.
Any married couple, of any age and who have been married for any length of time can arrange to have a vow renewal ceremony. It does not matter if you do not live in the area where you want to have your ceremony. A vow renewal ceremony is a dignified event that allows the couple to:
- Renew their marriage vows;
- Re-dedicate or give new rings to each other;
- Reinforce their commitment to each other.
The vow renewal ceremony
The ceremony can be as individual as the couple taking part and no two ceremonies will ever be the same.
You will be able to choose what you want the ceremony to contain and will be creating a unique event for you and your guests to remember. You should take time to consider the options available to you and which ones you feel are appropriate and will have meaning for you.
Other people can take part in your ceremony. These could be any children that you have, friends and family or people who were at your wedding. You will also need to make sure that there are two people who can act as witnesses to the event and the signing of the certificate.
A celebrant will conduct your ceremony but will not be acting in any official capacity (even if they are also a Registrar). Celebrants are trained and experienced in conducting many different ceremonies and can provide advice and guidance on anything that you are unsure of. In the first instance, you can contact Registration Services using any of the contact details.
Where you can hold your vow renewal ceremony
You could choose to have your vow renewal ceremony at any of the register offices in Staffordshire which has a ceremony room. There are eight of these have dedicated ceremony rooms in which your vow renewal ceremony can take place. Many have gardens and car parking and all are decorated and furnished to a high standard. The register offices which currently have ceremony rooms are:
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Lichfield
- Newcastle under Lyme
- Wombourne
- Stafford
- Leek
- Burton upon Trent
Details of these register offices can be found by using the link provided. Should you wish to make any further enquiries or find out about availability then please get in touch using any of our contact details.
A list of is available of the approved venues that are licensed for civil marriages, which would be suitable since they meet all health and safety criteria and have experience in holding events. For details of any of the approved venues, please use the link provided. You would need to check availability for your ceremony directly with the proprietor of the venue and any additional fees for hire of the venue would need to be paid directly to them.
Fees
The amount charged will depend upon the time of week that you wish to have your ceremony and the venue. Details of current costs can be found by checking our current fees and charges.
Important information
Vow renewal ceremonies do not have any legal status and are not legally binding on any of the participants. The celebrant who conducts the ceremony will not be acting in any official capacity (even if their primary function is as a Registrar). Similarly, the ceremony rooms in register offices or at other venues are not designated as marriage venues during the ceremony. Instead, these rooms are for the use of couples who wish to celebrate renewing their marriage vows in a unique and personal ceremony.
Last Modified:
27/06/2007 14:02:58
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