A 'Renewal of Vows' civil ceremony is a special celebration which you might like to consider for a number of reasons:
- As a memorable way of celebrating a milestone anniversary or just saying thank you to each other for sharing some special years together
- If you choose to marry or form a partnership overseas, you may wish to renew your vows and promises in a celebratory way later with friends and family who were unable to be with you for the actual ceremony
A civil marriage or partnership ceremony is a legal one and therefore can only be performed in a register office or an approved premise. If your preferred venue is not one of the above, there is another option:
- You can have a simple legal marriage or partnership ceremony in an authorised place, followed by a renewal of vows ceremony at a location of your choice, e.g. a private house or garden, on the same day, or performed at a later date.
Please note that a 'renewal of vows' ceremony and any written record of the event cannot be used for identification purposes and are not legally binding on those participating
Because this is not a legal ceremony we are able to offer a lot of options and flexibility. One of our celebrants will work with you to ensure it is a very personal and special occasion for you.
Venue
These ceremonies can take place anywhere, although there is an additional fee for insurance purposes if the venue is not one of our approved premises. Any venue is however subject to our final approval. Go to 'ceremony venue list' for details of our approved premises.
Certificate
At the ceremony, you may want us to present a commemorative certificate in order to record this special event. Please note that as this is not a legal document, it will not be acceptable for any official purposes.
Costs involved
Fees are as follows:
Wokingham Ceremony Room:
- Monday to Thursday – £122
- Friday - £257
- Saturday – By Arrangement
Non Approved and Approved Premises:
- Monday to Thursday - £265
- Friday and Saturday – £308
- Sunday and Bank Holidays - £360
Other premises:
- Monday to Thursday - £249
- Friday and Saturday – £308
- Sunday and Bank Holidays - £360
We require the full fee at the time of booking. This includes a non returnable booking fee of £50. A commemorative certificate costs £5. All fees are reviewed 1 April each year.
Please contact us should you require any further details or indeed wish to make a booking.
