What happens at a Renewal of Vows Ceremony?

The content of the ceremony will be chosen by you from a number of choices and, just as no two couples are the same, so no two ceremonies to renew vows will ever be the same.

As you go through the various choices in our booklet (given out when fees have been paid) and make your selections, you will be creating a unique event that the two of you will treasure and your guests will remember. You can include your own ideas e.g. special poetry, original vows or readings from guests.

The special people in your lives can take part in your ceremony; your children, guests who were at the original ceremony and particular friends and relatives. You may also choose to ask two people to witness the signing of the certificate for the event.

The Ceremony can be either formal or informal and can contain the following choices :-

• Introduction and welcome
• Acknowledgement of any children of the couple
• Readings and/or poetry
• Renewal of Vows
• Rededication or giving of new ring(s) or gift(s)
• Messages from guests, who may had read at the original ceremony (often the Best Man, Bridesmaids or family member)
• Special music
• Signing of a special Kentish Commemorative certificate by the couple, any witnesses and the celebrant
• Closing words