Marriage renewal ceremonies
Where can the ceremony be held?
Who can arrange a ceremony?
What happens at the ceremony?
- an introduction and welcome
- acknowledgement of any children of the marriage
- readings
- renewal of vows
- re-dedication of ring(s)
- giving and receiving of new rings or gifts
- words from a previous wedding guest
- further reading(s)
- signing of a certificate
- witnesses and closing words.
A renewal of marriage vows ceremony is normally between 15 and 30 minutes. A souvenir certificate is signed during the ceremony by the couple and two witnesses.
Important information
- The renewal of marriage vows ceremony has no legal effect and is not legally binding on those who take part.
- If the ceremony is held in the register office itself, the Register Office is classified as a 'private venue' during the ceremony.
- Your marriage certificate must be shown before a renewal of marriage vows ceremony can be booked.
Contact us
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Newham Registration Service
London Borough of NewhamNewham Town Hall Barking Road
East Ham
London
E6 2RP
020 8430 2000