Grow old with me . . . . .

To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the wedding cup, whenever you're wrong, admit it; whenever you're right, shut up! - Ogden Nash

Vow Renewals

There are many reasons couples renew their wedding vows. Renewal of Vows ceremonies are often used by couples who married at a courthouse - who now want a more meaningful ceremony. Renewal ceremonies are often given as gifts by children to their parents as a way of saying thank you - or even in return for all the time and expense the parents put into their wedding. A renewal of vows ceremony can be as formal or casual as you wish. Finally, a Renewal of Vows ceremony is also an excellent opportunity to involve the children - young or old - in the ceremony via lighting the unity candles, exchange of roses, etc.

These ceremonies are arranged the same as a wedding, however there are no legal requirements. Considerable time is spent with the couple discussing the content of their ceremony and how it is presented. I will draft the ceremony and check back with the couple to ensure it expresses their views accurately.

At the time of the ceremony I spend a little time reflecting on your history, revisit the important events along the way (eg. birth of your children, relocation of your home) - anything that has helped shape your lives together. Some couples may wish to say the vows they made on their wedding day or perhaps write new vows. Rings are exchanged either the original wedding rings or new ones. If you wish to exchange a gift to mark the occasion, I make sure that it is incorporated as part of the celebration if appropriate. You may even be able to gather the original wedding party.

To mark the event you will receive a Certificate which shows your original marriage date, place, etc.... and then gives the details of this celebration. As with your original Certificate of Marriage, there is a space for your signatures, your witnesses and mine as the officiant. You will also receive a keepsake copy of the entire ceremony.