Providing a formal way for
any married couple to renew their marriage vows in a personal
ceremony.
Say "I Do ...again"
Who are these ceremonies for?
They are for any married couple of any age that have been
married for any length of time that wish to celebrate renewing
their marriage vows in a formal yet unique and personal
ceremony.
Perhaps you may be celebrating a special anniversary such as a
Silver or Ruby wedding anniversary. Or perhaps you have
married overseas and wish for a ceremony to make a formal start to
your local celebrations.
Equally it is especially appropriate for couples whose relationship
has been under strain - perhaps due to illness or other pressures
and they may wish to celebrate their renewed commitment to each
other.
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Do these ceremonies have any legal status?
No, they are purely ceremonial.
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Where can these ceremonies be held?
They can be held at some Suffolk Register Offices or any of the
60 plus Approved Venues in Suffolk.
Subject to County approval it may be possible for these ceremonies
to be held at other locations. This would be totally at the
discretion of the Superintendent Registrar responsible for the
District and subject to a non-refundable inspection fee of
£50.
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What does the ceremony include?
The ceremony can be personalised according to your
requirements. There are opportunities to include readings, to
re-exchange wedding rings and a selection of personal vows of
commitment that you can make. There are also opportunities to
include your children and other special friends and
relatives.
A souvenir certificate is presented to the couple at the end of the
ceremony.
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How long is the ceremony?
This will depend on the elements you wish to include. We suggest
you allow approximately 30 minutes.
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How much will it cost?
From 1st April 2008 - 31st March 2009
- Monday to Thursday £170
- Friday and Saturday £190
- Sunday and Bank Holiday £220
From 1st April 2009 - 31st March 2010
- Monday to Thursday £180
- Friday and Saturday £200
- Sunday and Bank Holiday £230
This fee includes an optional planning meeting with the celebrant
who will conduct the ceremony.
A £50 non-refundable deposit is payable when booking.
At the discretion of the District Superintendent Registrar
it may be possible to hold a Renewal of Vows ceremony
outside of our usual ceremony times ie: in the
evening. In these cases a supplement would apply
to the above prices, An additional 50% for ceremonies Monday to
Thursday, an additional 100% for ceremonies Friday, Weekends and
Bank holidays.
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How can I arrange to book a ceremony?
For a ceremony at a Register Office - contact the
office to make the arrangements. For a ceremony at an
Approved Venue - contact the venue and also the local Register
Office for that area.
General enquiries about Renewal of Vows Ceremonies can be made to
any Suffolk Register Office or email
enquiries@registrars.suffolkcc.gov.uk.
These ceremonies are offered as a partnership between
Suffolk County Council and Civil Ceremonies Limited:
http://www.civilceremonies.co.uk/.
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