Renewal of Vows
Re-declare your love for one another in front of your family and friends and show your on-going love and commitment as a couple
Whether you are celebrating 10,15, 30 or 60 years as a couple or have only been married a short time but changes in your life have meant that you would like to say “I do” once more, a renewal of vows is the perfect occasion.
Whatever your reason, renewing your vows is a chance to reflect, celebrate and look forward to your future together.
You may choose to repeat the vows you said on your wedding day, or you may wish to make new promises to each other having found new ways to express your love for one another.
Whatever you choose, I will create a personalised ceremony, which is bespoke to your requirements. I’ll take time to get to know you and ensure your ceremony is as intimate as you wish. Moreover, I’ll work closely with you throughout, taking your advice and direction as well as offering new ideas to guarantee your day is just the way you want it to be.
Ready to begin?
Call me to discuss your ceremony on
07736 039705
or send me a message and I will get back to you.
Ideas
for your Ceremony
Lighting of a Unity Candle
Lighting a unity candle during your ceremony is a special way to symbolise the unity of your marriage, because when the main flame is lit, it cannot be divided.
HandFasting
Handfasting is an ancient marriage ritual that is becoming increasingly popular with modern couples.
Involve ALL the family
Why not include your pet as a ring bearer. During M & B’s wedding at Matara 2021 – Dotty was the star of the show.
Sand Ceremony
A visual symbolisation of people coming together in marriage. It is a very simple idea that can be incredibly powerful and add an element of colour, individuality and uniqueness to your ceremony.
Common Questions
Regarding Ceremonies
What is a wedding celebrant?
A celebrant is a professionally trained official, with the skills and experience to create and deliver a personal ceremony just for you. A celebrant ceremony has no restrictions in terms of format or style. You can quite simply have the ceremony in the venue and location of your choice and no licence is required.
I believe that no two couples are the same and your wedding ceremony is probably one of the most amazing and beautiful moments you will share with each other. I make sure I listen carefully to your requirements and I'm open to any suggestions you may want whilst also able to offer some ideas you may not have thought of. It's your day and your ceremony and I am here to ensure it is exactly as you want it to be on the day.
Is a ceremony legally binding?
A celebrant ceremony is not legally binding and you would need to be legally married by a Registrar. This can be done either before or after your celebrant ceremony in a short and simple service at the Register Office. I am totally flexible with timings for your ceremony because I only do one ceremony a day.
What happens during a ceremony?
There are no strict rules on the format of a ceremony but usually they are around 30 minutes in length. Why not include friends and family within your ceremony. You may wish to have music, readings and to exchange your wedding rings. Writing your own personal vows is a beautiful way to really make your ceremony extremely personal to you and I can help you with ideas on writing these.. I also offer a certificate signing at the end of your ceremony if you wish and included in the price is a souvenir script of your ceremony.
Why choose a celebrant ceremony?
A celebrant ceremony is a great alternative and will ensure your wedding is unique and personal.
With many couples now looking at more unusual locations and wishing to choose their own words and vows to say to each other, a celebrant is a far more accommodating choice. Furthermore, if you have dreams of getting married overseas but wish to celebrate with family and friends on your return then a celebrant ceremony can be a beautiful way to recreate your wedding day.
How much does it cost?
My fees are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.
Wedding Ceremony: £700
Vow Renewal Ceremony: £700
Commitment Ceremony: £700
Find out about what these costs include below
What do costs include?
- Initial interview/meeting by zoom
- All clients meetings, phone calls, emails throughout the time period
- Writing/editing of your script and as many drafts as required until you are entirely happy with the end result
- All fuel and mileage
- Suggestions for readings and writing vows
- Suggestions for wordings within the exchanging of your rings
- A venue visit prior to the ceremony
- A symbolic action should you want one (there may be additional cost to a client should small purchases for this be required)
- Delivering your ceremony on the day (arrival one hour before the ceremony)
- A souvenir certificate
- A souvenir copy of your ceremony script
Inclusivity
It’s important to me that all my couples feel comfortable working with me. I look forward to working with you regardless of your race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability.
She helped us relax and feel confident the ceremony would go smoothly
Ruth was amazing from the start and we very much trusted her advice and experience. Being professional and friendly she helped us relax and feel confident the ceremony would go smoothly and had the significance and meaning we wanted. We loved our ceremony and Ruth allowed us to make it exactly what we wanted, including hand fasting and our dog being the ring bearer. We would highly recommend Ruth to everyone. Thanks so much for being a part of our dream wedding.
Mike and Becca
The Matara Centre / 2021
You played such a special part in our day
Thank you, thank you, thank you Ruth. It was so easy to work with you from the initial meeting to creating our bespoke ceremony and thank for the idea of including our little girls in a sand ceremony. You played such a special part in our day, worked incredibly hard to make sure everything was just right for us and we couldn’t be more grateful to you. You are a wonderful lady who we are so glad to have met. Thank you again for everything.
James & Kirsty
Twyning Park / 2019
Blown away by how personal and sentimental the ceremony was
Ruth. We wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your part in our wedding. The ceremony was just incredible and everything that Ruth orchestrated from start to finish worked perfectly. We received lovely compliments from our guests who were blown away by how personal and sentimental the ceremony was. It was our pleasure to work with Ruth. Thank you.
Sarah and Martin and baby Arlo
Whitbourne Hall / 2021
Would recommend her to any couples looking for a personable and confident celebrant
Ruth worked with us to create a personal and beautiful wedding. We received lots of comments about how moving and special our ceremony was. Ruth is a true professional, who went above and beyond to get to know us and put us totally at ease before our big day. We would recommend her to any couples looking for a personable and confident celebrant. Thank you Ruth!
Frankie and Ashley
The Saxon Mill / 2021
Ruth got it exactly right
We wanted a ceremony that was relaxed and Ruth got it exactly right. She incorporated small details which made it really personal. Ruth made sure we had nothing to worry about and was very helpful sending tips on writing vows and choosing readings. We are so glad we chose Ruth and received many lovely comments on our ceremony. We would definitely recommend Ruth as your celebrant to give both a professional and personal touch to your ceremony.
Rosie and Tom
Bicester Garden Wedding / 2021
Summing us up as a couple perfectly
We cannot thank Ruth enough for the most beautiful ceremony. So many of our guests commented on how personal it was, summing us up as a couple perfectly. It was so special to share our love and our vows with friends and family and Ruth made that possible. Ruth is wonderful and has given us amazing memories to treasure forever. Thank you so much
Holly and James
The Barn at Upcote / 2021
We couldn't have selected a better celebrant
Despite the fact we planned our entire wedding from Australia, Ruth managed to prepare and deliver a ceremony that our friends and family commented ‘summed us up perfectly’ and we couldn’t have agreed more. It’s clear from all aspects of the preparation to the Big Day itself, that Ruth is passionate about her work and we couldn’t have selected a better celebrant. If you are looking for a love filled unique ceremony then I would highly recommend Ruth.
Vicky and Tristan
The Frogmill, Andoversford / 2019
It was beautiful and everyone loved it
Dear Ruth, Firstly thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony you did for us on Saturday. It was beautiful and everyone loved it. Josh and I just wanted to say how kind, friendly and approachable you were from the start to finish. You listened to every word we said and created the most perfect wedding ceremony. We could not have asked for anyone better. Thank you.
Josh and Kirsty
Over Barn, Gloucester / 2019
Thank you for getting the day off to the right start
Dear Ruth, Thank you!! Tom and I had such a wonderful day – I enjoyed myself way more than I imagined I would or could. It all felt so relaxed, so thank you for getting the day off to the right start. So many of our friends and family commented that the ceremony was very special and personal. Exactly as we had hoped.
Laura and Tom Steventon
Hilles House, Stroud / 2019
The ceremony was so personal and intimate
Ruth, you conducted a beautiful and personalised ceremony for us at Lapstone Barn, which was the cornerstone of our wedding day. Although we don’t live in the UK and weren’t able to meet you before the ceremony, you made the effort to really get to know us over the phone and made the ceremony very intimate and personal. It was a real pleasure dealing with you. A number of people commented on how the ceremony was so personal and intimate. Thanks so much again.
Helen and Morgan (from Dubai)
Lapstone Barn / 2019
It was such a beautiful ceremony
Ruth performed our Wedding Ceremony after such a long wait due to lockdowns (2 years and 26 days after our original date to be exact). It was such a beautiful ceremony. Ruth was great throughout the whole process and really helped capture us both within her words.
She was also extremely caring and calming on the day when we were getting super stressed about one of our wedding party guests being late! Thank you so much Ruth for making our special day so perfect. 1000% recommend! ❤️
Jen and Darren
Lakeside Ceremony at Fladbury / July 2022
Ready to begin?
Call me to discuss your ceremony on
07736 039705
or send me a message and I will get back to you.
