Renewal of Vows

Renewal of Vows Ceremony

A renewal of vows ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for you and your partner to acknowledge your commitment to each other in front of your family and friends by creating something which is unique and meaningful to you.

You might want to commemorate an anniversary or birthday with a renewal of vows.

It might be that you had your wedding or civil partnership abroad and would now like to celebrate it with friends and family.

Whatever your reasons for holding a renewal of vows ceremony, the one thing you can be sure of is knowing that this ceremony is a very special way of saying thank you to your each other for the continuing love and commitment, to one another.

I would like to say how lovely, friendly, helpful and efficient all the staff were that I had dealings with. Nothing was too much trouble for them and the celebrant on the day was wonderful! I kept changing my mind and they were so patient!!. Thank you to everyone.

A renewal of vows ceremony can take place in our beautiful Golden Jubilee Room set in the Old Town of Southampton or in one of the many approved premises throughout the city. Make your choice of venue by viewing our virtual tour and photographs.

The renewal of vows ceremony is very flexible, as there is no legal status. The only restriction is that there can be no religious content.

Our Golden Jubilee Room
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In general, it’s up to you and your partner to decide on what you would like to include in your ceremony – it might be that you want to make new commitment statements to each other or even reaffirm the vows you made on your original wedding or civil partnership day.

How you personalize the ceremony really is up to you – it might be by playing music that is special to you both, displaying photo’s or inviting guests from your original ceremony. Don’t forget you can also give each other a gift during the ceremony or have readings – these can be done by yourself, your guests or the person holding the ceremony, called a Celebrant.

Our sample ceremony shows you some of the choices you could make.

In commemoration of this special occasion, we will present you with a framed certificate and a copy of the ceremony.

The following FAQ’s answer our most popular and frequent questions about renewal of vows ceremonies. If you can’t find the answer you are looking for or need more information, please contact us via the details at the bottom of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where and when can my ceremony take place?

Our beautiful Golden Jubilee room in the centre of Old Southampton is a popular venue with our customers.

Alternatively you can choose one of the many approved venues in Southampton. Check out our venues by looking at our virtual tour and photographs.

We can carry out ceremonies during our normal opening times. throughout Monday – Friday We can also offer ceremonies on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays (with the exception of Christmas and New Years day).

2. How much will the ceremony cost?

Once you have decided on the venue and date for your ceremony, you will need to contact us to make a booking. For all bookings a non refundable deposit of £35.00 is charged.

You can pay by cash, credit or debit card or if you prefer by cheque. Our current charges inclusive of VAT are listed below.

The Golden Jubilee Room

Monday to Friday	£135.00
Saturday	£232.20
Sunday	£285.50

At an Approved Venue (Please note this fee is in addition to the fees charged by the venue for use of rooms and facilities).

Monday to Thursday	£280.00
Friday	£320.00
Saturday	£360.00

Sundau and Bank Holidays £435.00

3. How do I book a renewal of vows ceremony?

To book a renewal of vows ceremony you will need to contact us on the contact details below. Please remember there is a non refundable deposit of £35.00 to make your booking.

We’ll then ask you to come into our office to meet one of our team members who will discuss your requirements. It is at this point that you will be asked to pay the full ceremony fee.

We will then give you a booklet, which we will ask you to take away and complete with your choices to make your ceremony personal to you and your partner. We will prepare your ceremony once you have returned the booklet to us.