A Vow Renewal can be a wonderful way to celebrate the love and life you have built together as a couple and to share the joy, romance, and triumphs of your love for each other with your cherished family and friends.
It’s more than just a special event, it’s an opportunity to reflect on why you fell in love with each other, how you’ve grown and changed as a couple and what keeps you together now. It’s also a chance to look to your hopes for the future and to refresh your promises to each other – either repeating your original vows, or creating new ones that capture the essence of your relationship.
Why have a vow renewal?
- To have the wedding of your dreams if circumstances restricted how you originally tied the knot.
- To make a milestone anniversary extra special by reflecting on your journey as a couple.
- To celebrate your strength and unity after a challenging time together.
- To refresh and recommit to choosing each other every day.
- To sharing the joy of your continued love for each other with the people who matter the most to you.
- To take the time to create new, joyful memories together, delighting in each other, smiling for the camera, and laughing together.
How to Plan Your “I still do” Celebration
In planning your celebration, there are no rules, legal formalities, or restrictions – so you have complete freedom to choose a small, intimate ceremony, or go all out with a lavish party. Whatever feels right to you and will make your heart glad as individuals and as a couple should be at the centre of your ceremony and occasion.
A few ideas to get you thinking about what would make your vow renewal perfect for you…
- How – How would you like to feel on the day? Do you want to focus on romance and love, or celebrate the joy you share, or feel relaxed and happy with your guests?
- Where – Would you like to return to your original venue, have your ceremony in your garden, book your favourite restaurant or go away to somewhere special together?
- When – What time of year, which day and time will suit you best? Would a bright and breezy brunch be beautiful, a relaxed afternoon barbecue in the sunshine, or are you looking for a night of drinks and dancing?
- Who – Would you like to invite family members or friends to celebrate with you, and would it make it more special if they took part by giving speeches or readings, or by joining in with shared gestures, singing or dancing, or ritual actions in your ceremony?
- What – What do you want to include in your vow renewal ceremony and plans? Would you like to re-create the magic of your wedding day, or would you like to do things differently this time?
If you’d like to explore more ideas about how to make your vow renewal a heartfelt, personal celebration of your loving relationship – such as adding poetry, re-dedicating your wedding rings with the blessings of your family, or including a handfasting ceremony with a braid made especially for you to represent the best qualities of your relationship.
I’d love to talk with you about your unique story of love and life together could be captured, reflected, and shared in a beautiful ceremony created just for you, so please contact me to ask questions, or arrange a free, no-obligation chat.