Renewal of Vows

 
To reaffirm your wedding or commitment vows is to say "I still do" to your spouse or partner, to affirm that your choice was a good one and that you are sticking to it.

If you got legally married overseas, before Australia allowed you to do so, have had an overseas destination wedding since,   a Renewal of Vows ceremony (also referred to as a Reaffirmation of Vows) is meaningful, touching and revivifying, not only for you as a couple, but also for you and your family. It provides a formal and romantic opportunity for you to reflect on your commitment to each and your future. It allows family and friends to participate in a way that just a party doesn't do. It is also a wonderful example to members of the younger generation.

Renewing your vows gives you the opportunity to formally express your continuing commitment to each other in as simple or elaborate a ceremony as you wish. If you've recently been through a particularly difficult time the ceremony can be an act of hope and renewal, a means by which formally to leave regrets and mistakes behind.Your ceremony can be a small, intimate family celebration held in your own home, a ceremony held in a place that has special meaning for you, or a large gathering in a wedding venue, park, or restaurant. Or you can travel to Brisbane from elsewhere and reaffirm your vows as a special part of a second honeymoon. It can have a theme, include particular cultural touches, or just be a simple and heartfelt expression of your love for each other.

Your Pride Ceremonies® renewal of vows ceremony can be as traditional, formal, contemporary, casual, or as creative as you wish. You can replicate your original commitment ceremony as closely as possible, or you can do something different, have the ceremony you would have liked to have had the first time round, but for various reasons, did not. You can celebrate your culture(s), add the fun a themed ceremony creates, or reflect your own spirituality in the ceremony.

You might like to include a symbolic ritual that emphasises the strength of your relationship and your ongoing commitment. In preparing for your ceremony I will spend time getting to know you to ensure I create a ceremony which perfectly reflects your needs, your beliefs, your values and the specialness that is your marriage.

Your vows can be a restating of the vows you took way back when, preceded by a statement that you are reaffirming those vows, or you can exchange new vows that reflect the maturity of your relationship.

Where you now have children, it is lovely to include the children in the ceremony, and, if you wish, in the vows.

I offer a range of packages/types of reaffirmation of vows ceremonies, reflecting the reasons that couples choose to reaffirm their vows.
  • Big White Wedding Renewal of Vows
  • Celebration of Marriage or Commitment Renewal of Marriage Vows
  • Private Renewal of Vows
  • UnderCover Celebrant Bespoke Renewal of Vows Script
Cost depends on the package you choose .


Big White Wedding Renewal of Vows

This package is usually chosen by couples who have had a recent small wedding, possibly overseas or interstate, and want the whole “white wedding’ experience to share with family and friends. To all intents and purposes, with the exception of the legal inclusions, it is very similar to a wedding ceremony and may include attendants, processional, rituals and readings.

Celebration of Marriage or Commitment Reaffirmation Ceremony

This is a celebration of the success of the marriage and often coincides with significant anniversaries, 10, 25, 50 or 60 years, but may be held whenever the couple feels is appropriate.

Private Renewal of Vows

A ceremony just for the couple who wish to recommit to their marriage as a healing after experiencing a rough patch, or as a private and very romantic experience.

DIY Reaffirmation Ceremony

A ceremony that I create for you, but you nominate a friend or family member to lead, or choose to lead yourself.
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