Renewal of Vows!
Renewal of Vows Ceremony
Welcome to a Renewal of Vows Ceremony guide that will help you to create your own personalized and truly inspirational ceremony......a ceremony that reflects your ideals, beliefs, true feelings, your hopes and desires for your future life together!
What is a renewal of Vows Ceremony?
The renewal of vows ceremony also known as re-afirmation of vows ceremony is for married couples wishing to reaffirm the vows of love and commitment they took on their wedding day, whether it was 1 year, 10 years or 50 years ago.
There is no legal implication relating to this ceremony. A ceremony such as this, provide the couple with an opportunity for their family and community of friends to participate, witness, and arm their continuing love and support for the couple and their marriage.
Why have a renewal of Vows Ceremony?
This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the couple to renew their commitment, love and support for each other for no other reason other than they wish to do it.
If a relationship has been through a period of dislocation or their original ceremony for whatever reason was not totally meaningful to them, this is an opportunity to renew their vows and turn the occasion into something very, very special.
Where? and When? How?
Often the date of a signicant anniversary is chosen for this ceremony. Similarly, the original venue is sometimes reected in the venue chosen for the ceremony and celebration. Original bridal party members or family often participate. It can be a time when favourite old songs and music are heard and much laughter and reminiscing takes place. Intimate ceremonies with just a few guests conducted before a candle-lit dinner can be very emotive and just as special.
How do I go about choosing a ceremony?
I have done all the hard work for you! Compiled, ready for you to choose from........
6 complete renewal of vows ceremonies complete with readings, vows and rituals, many additional readings, poetry, cultural traditions and rituals and music suggestions for you to ponder!
Every aspect of the ceremony should reect you (both), your thoughts and feelings, beliefs and ideals, hopes and desires. The ceremony can be therefore, totally personalized to suit every aspect of your being. This collection of ceremonies, readings, rituals and traditions, music will provide the inspiration you need to decide exactly what it is you want to say to your loved one and to your family and friends at this special time of re-commitment.
Your Ceremony could be...
1. Simple but sincere
2.More traditional ~ to include readings by a family member or guest
3. A ceremony with a splash of spirituality provided by candles and readings
4. A culturally rich ceremony with a ritual maybe
5. A ceremony to include children or to also recognize and acknowledge revered deceased relatives or friends?
6. You may wish to have a theme owing through your ceremony.
Ceremonies for you to consider..
The ceremonies, additional readings, poetry and cultural rituals in this ebook have been designed for you to copy and paste, to add new material to or for you to adapt to suit your personal situation.
I also include a check-list and guide for you to ensure a stress free ceremony and celebration!. A questionnaire is also provided to assist you in compiling a more personalized introduction.
Here are some excerpts from the ceremonies
“With you, I experience moments of enjoyable silence and shared connection. I respect the gentle and humble way you journey through life, your kindness, your appreciation of beauty, and your capacity for embracing change and transformation. I still look forward to our future with excitement and .................................”
“John, please continue to wear this ring that I gave you twenty years ago as a sign of my unaltered commitment and love.”
“When John and Mary first stood at the altar they were advised to “always put one another first”. They are words that have never been forgotten”.
“Mary, I again promise to respect and care for you with all my heart; to support, encourage and believe in you in good times and in bad times. I love you and chose you as my wife for the rest of my life. I promise to always remember.......................”
Meet the author
I’m Elizabeth Gray, a popular celebrant who gained a Diploma of Marriage celebrancy at the International College of Celebrants in Melbourne, Victoria in 2003.
I found that working as a celebrant very rewarding and I feel I have privileged to be part pf peoples lives at times of celebration and healing.
I am excited about being able to share my experiences with you so that you can create a very personal celebration of your own.
Look forward to assisting you, and wish you well on your special occasion!