The Ultimate Guide on How to Write your Vows

Do you and your partner plan to write your own vows for your wedding ceremony? You’re probably feeling a touch overwhelmed right now. Afterall, how can you turn the beautiful whirlwind of emotions and memories you have with your other half into one short piece of text? You want them to be perfect. To capture your bond in a seamless, extraordinary way. But… you don’t know where to start. Don’t worry. You certainly aren’t alone! How do you write your wedding vows? Your promise to your partner will be personal to your unique relationship, and so however you choose to write your vows, they will represent your shared story in a meaningful way. There is no ‘wrong’ way to write…

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5 Reasons to renew your vows

Renewing your vows is a beautiful way to show how much love you and your partner have for one another. Each relationship is unique in their own magical and wonderful ways and therefore when you make that decision to express your love to each other again, those renewals will hold different meanings to each couple. Here are just 5 reasons why couples choose to renew their vows… 1. Landmark Anniversary The marking of an anniversary! You’ve made it to 5 years? 10? 20? Making a marriage work comes with compromises, love, madness, individual challenges and a whole lot more. You’ve stayed together for all that time and wish to celebrate with your friends and family the journey you’ve gone through…

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Celebrants give the low-down on renewing your vows – Part 3

Renewal of Vows ceremonies are a fantastic way to show ongoing love, or even overcoming obstacles with your love intact. Celebrants love conducting Renewal of Vows ceremonies as it really shows that love is everlasting. Sarah Baker, Norfolk Bluebells Celebrant, shares her experiences of Renewal of Vows ceremonies and why she thinks you should have one. In your experience why have the couples you worked with decided to have a Renewal of Vows Ceremony? The couples I’ve worked with to date are either celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary or are having the ‘wedding day’ that they couldn’t afford the first time around. Tell us about what happens during the ceremony. The structure is not dissimilar to a wedding ceremony but…

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20 of the most romantic vow renewal spots around the world

Vow renewals are becoming increasingly popular. They can be small and intimate or grand and luxurious. You can invite as many people as you would like, or you can celebrate just the two of you. Whether you’re celebrating one year or fifty, these celebrations are about your love for each other. You will say the vows you said on your wedding day (or more personal ones if you choose) and confirm your commitment to each other. While these celebrations are usually less nerve wracking then a typical wedding, they are still exciting and take a lot of planning. Here we have some inspiration for you if you are having trouble deciding on a venue location. 1. Original Ceremony Site Your…

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Renewing your vows, made easy!

Whatever your reasons for having a vow renewal ceremony, here at The Celebrant Directory we have pulled together the best possible advice to make renewing your vows as easy as saying, “I do”… again! What is a renewal of vows ceremony? We answer the most asked questions in this easy to follow Vow Renewal Ceremony Guide What is a Renewal of Vows ceremony? Is a Renewal of Vows ceremony legally binding? What will the Renewal of Vows ceremony include? Where can we have our Renewal of Vows ceremony? Do we exchange rings and vows again during the ceremony? Can we involve our children in the service? Will we meet our Celebrant before the service? Reasons to renew your vows So…

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How to Renew your Wedding Vows

Life is made up of special moments. From the first time you saw each other to your lives being joined in matrimony, you have shared adventures and experiences only you can speak of. You’ve travelled to new places together, perhaps had a family, or simply been married just a short time but changes in your life have meant you’d like to say ‘I do’ once more. A vow renewal is the perfect occasion for this. A time to reflect, celebrate and look forward to your future together as partners for life or husband and wife. So what is a Renewal of Vows Ceremony? A Renewal of Vows ceremony reaffirms your love for each other, it may restate the vows you…

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Celebrants give the low-down on renewing your vows – Part 2

Celebrants love to help you celebrate love! Renewal of Vows ceremonies are a great way to show your ongoing love or to renew your vows after a difficult time or a major change. Our Celebrants have been sharing their experiences with Renewal of Vow ceremonies and tell us why they think couple should consider having one. Next up, Ruby B Ceremonies lets us in on some insider information for Renewal of Vows ceremonies. In your experience why have the couples you worked with decided to have a Renewal of Vows Ceremony? Couples each have their own reason for having a Renewal of Vows Ceremony – these have included having the day of their dreams because they couldn’t do that when they got…

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Celebrants give the low-down on renewing your vows

Renewal of Vows Ceremonies are a great way for couples to celebrate their ongoing love, and show their devotion to each other once again. We asked a few of our Celebrants what is so wonderful about Renewal of Vows Ceremonies and they have given us some real-life experiences of being a part of them. Tanya Jones loves conducting Renewal of Vows Ceremonies and here she tells us a bit about why. In your experience why have the couples you worked with decided to have a Renewal of Vows Ceremony? Some of the couples I’ve worked with have decided to have a Renewal of Vows to mark reaching 30 years of marriage; because their daughter and her family were visiting from…

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How to renew your vows on a budget

So, you are renewing your weddings vows – that’s great! A fantastic way to re-cement your love or mark a significant marriage milestone, Renewal of Vows Ceremonies are becoming more and more popular with couples all over the world. As this is your second declaration of love, you might not want to spend quite as much as you did when you first got married. Or perhaps you are just not in a position to make such a fuss this time around. Either way, you can still have a magical day with the one you love, celebrating this amazing time with your friends and family. Here’s how… The Ceremony Since vow renewals are not restricted at all with location, you are…

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