Whats up dudes! (this is my first post!!)
I'm going to surprise my parents with a vow renewal ceremony for their 50th anniversary...are there any short and sweet ceremony scripts that I'd be able to get some inspo from?
Are there any required things that I MUST say?
Any tips you'd like to offer a first timer?!
Thanks in advance
Caleigh - Abide
From what I remember, a vow renewal isn't a legal thing anywhere. So actually there is legally nothing you must say.
I wouldn't suggest gathering inspiration from The Princess Bride, no matter how cool it is. The only real advice I can offer is bring up their past together. If you know (or can find out) how they met, how long they dated, any funny stories (especially during the original wedding ceremony), and so on. Were they ever apart due to work or war? What quirks do they still deal with? (For instance i knew a couple where the husband said the only thing about her that bothered him was that she never kept her car clean, and that he gave up and figured he'd do it.)
You can even tie life events with world events. Did they get married in the same year as a major event?
If I think of anything else, I'll post!
Hi Dude - I am recently ordained and live in Sydney. I?m keen to get my celebrant licence in Australia- you have to do a tertiary course here - pay $600 to do the application- then about $250 per annum - yeeks
Hello,
That's a wonderful idea to surprise your parents with a vow renewal ceremony for their 50th anniversary! Here's a simple ceremony script that you could use as inspiration:
Opening Words:
Good evening, family and friends. We are gathered here to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of [Parents' Names]. We are here to renew the vows they made to each other on their wedding day and to celebrate the love that has brought them together for 50 years.
Renewal of Vows:
[Parents' Names], please join hands and face each other.
[First Parent's Name], do you still take [Second Parent's Name] to be your lawfully wedded spouse, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?
(First Parent responds)
[Second Parent's Name], do you still take [First Parent's Name] to be your lawfully wedded spouse, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?
(Second Parent responds)
Ring Exchange (Optional):
[First Parent's Name], please repeat after me:
I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you.
[Second Parent's Name], please repeat after me:
I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you.
Closing Words:
[Parents' Names], as you renew your vows today, may your love continue to grow and flourish. May you always find joy and happiness in each other, and may your bond be strengthened with each passing day. It is my pleasure to recommit you to each other on this special day.
Tips:
Consider adding personal touches to the ceremony, such as favorite quotes, stories, or memories.
Make sure to communicate with any necessary vendors or participants ahead of time to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Consider having a small reception or celebration following the ceremony to continue the festivities.
Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the special moment .