A renewal of vows ceremony is a symbolic celebration providing the opportunity for married couples to express their commitment to each other privately or in the presence of family and friends.
The ceremony can celebrate a special anniversary, or if you were married abroad you may choose to have a renewal of vows ceremony so that family and friends who were not part of the original wedding ceremony can take part in your celebration.
The ceremony can be bespoke. You can make it unique in many ways: personal promises, music, readings, and rededication of your original rings or the exchange of new ones. These are just a few ways to make your naming ceremony truly exceptional. Your celebrant will create the ceremony with you, transforming your aspirations into reality.
A renewal of vows ceremony has no legal status and can be held in a registration office ceremony room, at a licensed venue or at a location of your choice.
Fees for a renewal of vows ceremony (including VAT)
Held in a licensed venue - for example a hotel, stately home, castle
|
Day |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
|
Weekday |
£697.00 |
£742.00 |
£773.00 |
|
Saturday |
£697.00 |
£742.00 |
£773.00 |
|
Sunday |
£787.00 |
£838.00 |
£873.00 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£1056.00 |
£1125.00 |
£1172.00 |
Held in a registration office ceremony room
|
Day |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
|
Weekday |
£592.00 |
£630.00 |
£656.00 |
|
Saturday |
£592.00 |
£630.00 |
£656.00 |
|
Sunday |
£661.00 |
£704.00 |
£734.00 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£868.00 |
£925.00 |
£964.00 |
Any other location*
|
Day |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
|
Weekday |
£697.00 |
£742.00 |
£773.00 |
|
Saturday |
£697.00 |
£742.00 |
£773.00 |
|
Sunday |
£787.00 |
£838.00 |
£873.00 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£1056.00 |
£1125.00 |
£1172.00 |
*There may be a fee of £55-165 required for a risk assessment.
If you would like to book your renewal of vows ceremony, or have any questions, please contact our dedicated booking team on 0300 1234 181 (option 3). At the time of booking, a non-refundable deposit of £67 will be taken to secure your chosen date, time and venue.
Commemorative certificates
You can purchase a commemorative certificate to celebrate your renewal of vows ceremony.
Order one for yourself or as a unique and memorable gift for a relative or friend. The cost of a certificate is £17.60.
For further details please contact us on 0300 1234 181, or mycornwallwedding@cornwall.gov.uk.
Payment for a commemorative certificate can currently only be made over the phone.
A commemorative certificate is a keepsake, not a legal document.
