A renewal of vows ceremony is an opportunity for a married couple or civil partners to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other.
Why renew your vows?
There are many reasons why couples want to renew their vows. It could be to:
- hold a ceremony for family and friends after marrying abroad
- celebrate a particular anniversary
- combine a renewal with a naming ceremony
How to renew your vows
Here are five steps that will help you plan your renewal ceremony:
1. Choose your venue
Renewal ceremonies can take place at any of our licensed venues. Once you have chosen your venue, book the registrar as soon as possible, even if it is a few years in advance of your ceremony.
2. Book the registrar
Call Luton Register Office. At the time of booking, you will need to pay a non-refundable booking fee.
Telephone: 01582 510386
3. Plan your day
Why not make your renewal more personal? These are a few sugegstions on how you can make your cerermony more personal:
- have readings or words from guests who originally attended the wedding
- music can add a special atmosphere to your ceremony
- plan a themed renewal for a unique touch
4. Pay your fees and return your ceremony form
Return your completed form to us at least six weeks before the ceremony. You can pay your fees in the following ways.
Telephone: 01582 510386
In person or by post*:
6 George Street West
Luton
LU1 2BJ
* Make cheques payable to 'Luton Council'.
5. What happens on the day
Once all the paperwork is completed and fees are paid, all that's left is for you to enjoy the day.
The registrar will arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony. They will speak to anyone playing a part in the ceremony to mske sure everything goes smoothly.
Things to remember
The following list consists of important things to remember to make sure your day goes as expected.
- Your ceremony should start promptly to ensure our registrars can travel safely to their next ceremony.
- Bring any of your own promises and readings with you on the day. You could mount them on card to keep as a memento of your day.
- Give any music you have personally chosen directly to the venue on a CD, USB drive or similar.
We reserve the right to leave if we feel the following ceremony will be compromised. This decision will not be taken lightly and we will always consult with you and the venue first.