All you need to know to write your own truly inspirational renewal of vows ceremony
Why renew your vows?
You may be prompted to do so by the death of someone close to you; It could be a new beginning after a difficult patch in your marriage; Maybe you married with just a very small ceremony overseas and you have returned to celebrate with your families and friends and have decided to renew your vows in front of them; It’s twenty five or fifty years down the track and a fitting way to celebrate and mark the occasion; You wish to renew your commitment to one another, your love and support for each other for no other reason other than you wish to do it.
Whatever the reason you decided to renew or reaffirm your marriage or commitment vows, it doesn’t matter one bit. It is a great celebration of your love for one another and your continued commitment to your original vows of marriage.
This ceremony provides an opportunity for families and community of friends to witness and affirm their continuing love and support for the couple and the longevity of their marriage.There are no legalities to be observed in this ceremony.
The date of a significant anniversary is often chosen for this ceremony. The 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries or the anniversary of the day you met are real favorites and many times the original venue has been chosen for the ceremony and celebration as well. How special it would be if the original bridal party could be present. This ceremony lends itself to be a time of much reminiscing. Imagine how special it would be for your grown up kids to see you do the bridal waltz together!
What can be included in a renewal or reaffirmation of vows ceremony?
Your ceremony can be personalized to suit your circumstances. It can speak of your journey together, your children, your achievements as well as your challenges. It is possible to include your original vows too if you wish.
Are there different types of ceremonies?
*Your ceremony could be very traditional with family or friends doing a reading, giving you their blessings and their promise of continued love and support.
*You could have a touch of spirituality provided by candles, acknowledgement of deceased relatives with background emotive music.
*You may wish to include a cultural blessing and warming of the rings ritual or a candle lighting ceremony for all the family.You could design a candle lighting ritual of your own to include all your children and grandchildren.
*A ceremony to include children or to recognize and acknowledge revered deceased relatives or friends may be your choice.
*A theme flowing through your ceremony could capture a special vow or promise such as love or friendship. These words can be reflected in your words to one another and in poetry or readings and music words or titles.
Whatever you decide to include in your renewal of vows ceremony your words should reflect your continued hopes and dreams for one another, your values and beliefs and your continued commitment to your married life together.
About this author: Elizabeth Gray is an Australian celebrant who conducts ceremonies for all life’s occasions. In Elizabeth’s e-book see how you can personalize your renewal of vows ceremony and make it truly inspirational.
Two other e-books that could be of assistance are:
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