Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
Say “I love you” all over again with a hand crafted renewal of vows ceremony
Sometimes it’s good to give things a refresh. It could be a spot of spring cleaning, or adding a lick of familiar paint to a wall. Relationships are no different, and there are lots of good reasons to reaffirm the commitment you made to each other, whether you are married or in a civil partnership, or you want to celebrate an informal arrangement of your own design.
You could be planning to renew the promises that you made on your wedding day, or thinking that it's time to make a new commitment that’s right for the future. Lots of people like to celebrate the time they have spent together and it's good for a joyful gathering of friends and family.
Perhaps you would like to twin a renewal of vows with another special occasion, such as a naming ceremony. We are always happy to discuss ideas and options with you.
TOP TIP: Think carefully before you drop a renewal as a surprise on someone. We are not keen on doing this as a surprise because the promises that you make to each other should be mutual. Some people will get embarrassed and upset if you spring an emotional occasion on them, so we strongly suggest that you avoid doing this and have a conversation instead.
A renewal of vows ceremony is a wonderful way to say thank you to each other for your life together so far, and to make promises to each other for the next chapter of your life.
It may be that you have been through a major life event or time of change and you want to make a renewed commitment to each other for the future. For some people, a renewal of vows ceremony is a great way to put a fresh spark into a relationship or get it back on track.
We love working with people in all kinds of situations, and we promise that there is absolutely no judgement. In fact, we take pride in making the process of working with us a fun, joyful and memorable experience. When we meet to discuss the content of your ceremony we will ask you to tell us your story, which can be a wonderful way to pause and reflect on your memories. You will have the big memories ready to share, but you may just rediscover those little treasured moments from the past which had slipped out of focus, too.
Services We Offer
When it comes to the writing process, we will spend plenty of time with you, gathering all the essential ingredients of your relationship and experiences so we can weave them into your ceremony. We will look for themes, ideas and connections across all the aspects of the ceremony to make sure that it is logical, and an emotionally powerful moment for you and all your guests.
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When you decide to renew your vows with the special person in your life, you will have gathered a lifetime of experiences and stories together over the years. Some of the memories will be well known by your guests and others will have remained very personal until you decide to share them with others. We understand the importance of getting this just right so we tell the stories which are important to you, and help you preserve those magical unseen parts of a relationship which are yours alone.
You may have vows and promises which you made to each other the first time around, or you may decide to create new words which express your life together so far, and your hopes and dreams for the future. Whether you decide to write your own words to renew your vows, or you would like some assistance from us, we will take time with each of you to help you get this just right.
There are lots of wonderful symbolic ideas which you can use to add magic to your special occasion, and we will work with you to choose actions to include in the ceremony which reflect who you are.
Whether you are planning a small private moment for the two of you, or you are planning to invite family and friends to come along, we will make sure that anyone taking part is comfortable with what they are being asked to do, and that they are supported on the day.
Our Package
We are proud to offer excellent value for an attentive service, designed around you. Prices start from £450. Travel is included within West Yorkshire. Symbolic items and additional equipment will incur additional costs.
Call us to discuss your requirements, whether you know the date and location or you are just starting to make your decisions we will be happy to have a chat.
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Choosing the right celebrant matters. You need to feel comfortable with the way we work and confident that you are going to have a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We like to arrange to meet in person so that we can have a cuppa and answer any questions you may have before you commit to investing in our services.
When you are ready to go ahead, we will ask you to sign a booking form and service contract. We charge 50% of the fee up front with the remainder payable on delivery of the first draft of your ceremony script.
The process begins as soon as you have signed up. Following our initial meeting we will put our mind to the type of content which could work best for you so that we have our own ideas and suggestions ready if you need them. Next we will arrange a longer meeting with you where we will go through all the details of the day. We will spend a couple of hours together talking about all aspects of the ceremony from your story and the way you want to be introduced to all the practical elements which will make the celebration ceremony work really well.
When we have everything we need, we go off and start the creative process, pulling together all the elements we have discussed and crafting the bespoke wording which will make your day special. We present this to you so that you can go have a first look, before we make any revisions and tighten up any of the details we have not fully settled on. We will also make sure that we have sourced and approved any props or symbolic items which we have agreed to provide.
It matters to us that you are happy so we will take the time to work with you to make sure you get the ceremony that you dream of. If there are symbolic elements which you need to learn, we can arrange a time to have a bit of fun and try things out in advance so you are not trying to learn things under the pressure of the day. Our pricing includes rehearsal time, and we will discuss any arrangements for a larger rehearsal with everyone involved.
On the day we will be there early to make sure the space is set up properly, that we have met everyone involved, and that you can relax and take part in the ceremony rather than feeling you have to run around to get everything ready yourself.
After the ceremony you will be presented with a beautiful souvenir copy of your ceremony for you to keep.
We love to build great relationships with all our clients from day one, and we look forward to getting started on the planning for your big day.
This is a big decision isn’t it?
You need to feel comfortable and have a good rapport with your celebrant, and we know the relationship needs to be a good fit. We promise no hard selling. Instead, we will take the time to talk through what you are looking for, and to answer any questions you may have before you commit to working with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To ensure that we are clear about our legal stance, we consider a renewal of vows ceremony to be a symbolic ceremony designed for couples who are already legally married or who have entered into a Civil Partnership. However, we can still work with you in other ways. You could consider a commitment ceremony as a non-legally binding way to reaffirm your love.
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No, a vow renewal is not a legal ceremony—it’s a celebration of your marriage and relationship at whatever stage of your life and relationship you may be at. We can still provide you with a certificate to sign as a beautiful memento of the occasion to keep safe with a presentation copy of the ceremony.
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Of course! You may wish to use your original vows, readings, and music. You can even wear your wedding outfits again. We will have a thorough chat to help you decide what is important to you and what feels right.
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Yes! Involving family can add a beautiful, personal touch—whether through readings, rituals, or symbolic roles. Renewal of Vows ceremonies are wonderful ways to connect across the generations.
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No witnesses are required, since it’s not a legal event—but you can certainly invite family or friends to be part of the celebration, and you may want to ask your guests to affirm their support for you now and in the future.
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At Seratoner Ceremonies Ltd We have decided not to take part in surprise renewal of vows ceremonies, because we believe that this is an act which should take place by agreement with both parties. That doesn’t mean that we cannot have elements which are revealed to each other on the day, for example many couples like to keep their own vows under wraps until they read them on the day.
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Anywhere you like—a favourite venue, your garden, a beach, or even overseas. I’m happy to travel! All you need is the appropriate permission to have a gathering in the place you choose, but there is no specific ceremonial licensing required for a renewal of vows. We are experienced events managers so we will be happy to offer advice and support, including full service management of the event. Get in touch for this bespoke private service.
