Renewals of Vows

The Reaffirmation or renewal of vows is a significant milestone in a couples’ together life celebrating their past and as well as a renewal of hopes for the future.
The reaffirmation ceremony is celebrated for many reasons –

A renewal of vows could be to re-enact a couple’s wedding day with their old friends and new friends around, family, and possibly their children.
People choose a renewal of vows either to celebrate their expression of love for each other or just as a remembrance of times past. The couple shares their life, their history and love story in their later years.
Sometimes, a renewal of vows is done just because it feels like a good thing to do!

Vow Renewal

We will work together to create a unique renewal of vows ceremony that you will cherish. So the renewal of vows is a wonderful way to look back over the years you’ve shared with each other. The renewal of vows ceremony is usually a very personal one as it is the tale of a couple’s love and their commitment to each other through their life’s journey.

Renewal of Vows Ceremony May Contain:

A Re-Affirmation of Vows ceremony may contain any/all of the following;

Renewal of Vows.
Professional PA system.
Introduction and welcome.
Acknowledgment of any absent friends or deceased relatives.
Acknowledgment of children from the marriage.
Poetry reading/extracts/songs/original pieces ( I will provide you with a selection to choose from.)
History highlights/recollections of couples (relatives/friends who attended the first wedding ceremony).
Interactive symbols: eg re-dedication of rings, – giving of new rings/or gifts, exchanging flowers etc.
The signing of the Certificate/signing of witnesses.
Declaration and presentation of the couple to guests.
Closing words of congratulations.

Renewal of Wedding Vows

My commitment and service to you-

Complete choice of personalized ceremony.
A package of information containing sample ceremonies, readings/poetry, rituals, music/songs etc.
Unlimited access to me regarding your ceremony.
A commemorative copy of your ceremony.
A certificate of Renewal of Vows.
A guarantee that I will arrive 20 minutes before your ceremony is due to commence.
A guarantee of total familiarity with your ceremony.
As well as that my part will be read with total interest and sincerity.
To the best of my ability, I will dress to suit the occasion.
A beautiful meaningful renewal of vows ceremony.
Use of a PA system. (including a CD/iPod/iPhone player)

Book Experienced Sydney Celebrant for your amazing ceremony

Once you book the date, I will provide you with pages of :

Readings.
Rings vows.
Songs for the ceremony.
Sample vows to choose from.
Guidelines and ideas towards the script.

Contact me – I look forward to hearing from you to plan your own renewal of vows ceremony.

The corresponding symbols and gifts for each Anniversary:

1st Wedding Anniversary — paper
2nd Wedding Anniversary — cotton
3rd Wedding Anniversary — leather
4th Wedding Anniversary — flowers or fruits
5th Wedding Anniversary — wood
6th Wedding Anniversary — sugar or candy
7th Wedding Anniversary — wool
8th Wedding Anniversary — bronze
9th Wedding Anniversary — pottery
10th Wedding Anniversary — Tin
11th Wedding Anniversary — steel
12th Wedding Anniversary — linen or silk
13th Wedding Anniversary — lace
14th Wedding Anniversary — agate
15th Wedding Anniversary — crystal
16th Wedding Anniversary — silver hollowware, peridot
17th Wedding Anniversary — furniture, watches
18th Wedding Anniversary — porcelain, cat’s-eye
19th Wedding Anniversary — bronze, aquamarine
20th Wedding Anniversary — China
21st Wedding Anniversary — brass or nickel
22nd Wedding Anniversary — copper
23rd Wedding Anniversary — silver plate
24th Wedding Anniversary — musical instruments
25th Wedding Anniversary — silver
26th Wedding Anniversary — original pictures
27th Wedding Anniversary — sculpture
28th Wedding Anniversary — orchids
29th Wedding Anniversary — new furniture
30th Wedding Anniversary — pearl
31st Wedding Anniversary — timepieces
32nd Wedding Anniversary –conveyances (including automobiles)
33rd Wedding Anniversary — amethyst
34th Wedding Anniversary — opal
35th Wedding Anniversary — coral or jade
36th Wedding Anniversary — bone china
37th Wedding Anniversary — alabaster
38th Wedding Anniversary — beryl and tourmaline
39th Wedding Anniversary — lace
40th Wedding Anniversary — ruby or garnet
41st Wedding Anniversary — land
42nd Wedding Anniversary — improved real estate
43rd Wedding Anniversary — trips
44th Wedding Anniversary — groceries
45th Wedding Anniversary — sapphire
50th Wedding Anniversary — gold
55th Wedding Anniversary — emerald or turquoise
60th Wedding Anniversary — diamond
65th Wedding Anniversary — diamond
70th Wedding Anniversary — platinum
75th Wedding Anniversary — diamond