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Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Published Tuesday, Aug. 17th, 2021
A vow renewal is the joyful celebration and recognition of a marriage bond that continues to grow and deepen. These ceremonies remind us that marriage is much more than a final destination, it's the start of a lifetime of love.
During a vow renewal ceremony, you and your partner reaffirm the promises you made to each other on your wedding day -- reflecting on all of the joy you’ve shared and making a new commitment for the future ahead.
Vow renewals are a beautiful way to celebrate an important anniversary, to remember all the qualities that first attracted you to each other, or to honor your growth as a couple. They are often held following a meaningful life-event or milestone -- such as the birth of a child or big life transition.
Vow renewals and sequel weddings are especially popular this year: These celebrations are the perfect follow-up to an earlier elopement or micro wedding. If your first ceremony was smaller than planned because of COVID-19 (like SO many were!), a vow renewal gives you and your spouse the chance to invite all of your friends and family to celebrate your marriage with you!
There’s never a wrong time to remind yourself of how much fun it is to be building a life together, and some couples even hold a renewal every year!
This simple ceremony script will help you and your officiant create a unique and personal experience. You can customize the template with moments from your love story, share your original wedding vows (or create new ones) and recognize the special place a child or children have in your home.
Ask a friend or family member to officiate your vow renewal.
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We know that writing a ceremony from scratch can be a daunting process, especially if you’re officiating on short notice. To make things easier, we keep our Sample Script Library well stocked with wedding ceremony templates and sample scripts for you to choose from. These scripts are a great starting point, with sections to add to, leave out, or reorganize, as you personalize a ceremony.
We have more vow renewal and sequel wedding scripts, including this simple Sequel Wedding Ceremony Script!
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Friends and family members can officiate weddings with online ordination through AMM.
AMM is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We believe that every couple has the constitutionally protected right to enter into the institution of marriage on their own terms, which includes the right to choose who performs their wedding ceremony.
'We Still Do...' Vow Renewal Package
Reaffirm marriage vows, make new promises for the future, and commit to love all over again with this unique Vow Renewal Package! This sweet package is for couples who wants to deepen their connection and say YES all over again, and officiants that want to make it all happen. This resource contains everything a couple needs to celebrate a renewal of vows, anniversary celebration, or recommitment ceremony.
This package includes:
• 1 Elegant Vow Booklet Set with vow writing prompts and pages for finished vows
• 1 copy of AMM’s bestselling The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies
• 1 “I Still Do” pamphlet – A short officiants guide to the vow renewal ceremony
• 3 Decorative Renewal of Vows certificates (Timeless, Floral, and Signature)
• 1 Wood display frame
• 1 AMM Embossed Presidential™ Custom Pen
What if you can't choose just one wedding officiant? Have two officiants... or more! Read the full article here.
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