Renewal of vows
Your wedding day was one of the most important days of your
life.
This ceremony gives you the opportunity to reaffirm your
marriage vows and celebrate your married years together.
Who are these ceremonies for?
They are for any married couple, wishing to renew their vows,
for any reason.
- The ceremony could be a celebration of a special wedding
anniversary.
- If you were married abroad, you can renew in a ceremony held
for family and friends.
- If you have been through a period of strain in your
relationship, you may wish to celebrate your renewed commitment to
each other.
- Renewing the promises you made together is a wonderful way to
look back at the years you've shared with each other, a way of
saying thank you to your partner, maybe to your children and
perhaps to your grandchildren, for the fun you've had over the
years.
Standard elements of the ceremony
- Welcome
- Reading
- Renewal of vows
- Signing of the certificate
- Closing words
Additional elements
The ceremony is a very personal event. You can choose
additional elements to make it an occasion unique to you. Here are
a few examples:
- Acknowledgement of the achievements of your life together
- Re-dedication of rings previously given to each other
- Giving of new rings
- Giving of gifts
- Previous wedding guests saying a few words
- Further readings
A souvenir record of the ceremony is provided, signed by the
couple, witnesses and the Celebrant performing the ceremony.
Where can the ceremony be held?
You can have your ceremony in the historic wooden panelled Old
Council Chambers, one of our Registration Offices or at any of our
other
approved venues. You can also have the ceremony in your
own home or garden or at one of the many other spectacular
locations throughout Perth and Kinross.
Is the ceremony legally binding?
The ceremony has no legal status. The Celebrant who
conducts the ceremony will not be acting in an official capacity,
even if the Celebrant also works as a Registrar. Ceremonies
are secular and cannot contain religious references.
Your marriage certificate must be shown before a ceremony can be
booked.
The cost of a Renewal of Vows ceremony is £180
