Renewal of vows

We are very happy to be able to offer couples the option to renew or re-affirm their marriage or civil partnership vows with a secular ceremony that can form the centrepiece of a celebration. The ceremony has no legal standing and is only available to married or civil partnership couples.

This ceremony is the perfect way for couples to celebrate their relationship at any point in their lives, but it can provide an ideal framework for a special celebration - for example, to mark a silver, ruby or golden anniversary. It's also an ideal choice for couples who wish to re-affirm their vows in the presence of family and friends if the original ceremony took place abroad.

Where can I have a ceremony and what will it cost?

Please note only card payments can be taken by the Registration Service. We are unable to take cash payments.

It is possible to arrange a ceremony for your Renewal of Vows at the Wrekin Suite. The basic fee Mondays to Thursdays is £276, Fridays and Saturdays is £320, and Sundays and Bank Holidays is £551 (all inclusive of VAT and room hire).

We are also able to offer Renewal of Vows at approved premises within Telford and Wrekin. The Mondays to Thursdays fee is £468*, Fridays and Saturdays fee is £536*, and Sundays and Bank Holidays is £590* (all inclusive of VAT).

View a list of approved ceremony venues in Telford and Wrekin

*Please note individual venues will make their own charges for room hire, etc. The charges stated for approved premises are for the services of the celebrant only.

When visiting the Register Office to make your arrangements, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of £35 (inclusive of VAT). When this deposit is paid, you will be given information to help you choose the ceremony you would like.

How do I arrange a ceremony?

For a ceremony at Telford and Wrekin Register Office, you should first contact the Superintendent Registrar to check availability.

For a ceremony at one of our approved venues, you should make a provisional booking with the venue in the first instance and then contact the Superintendent Registrar to ensure that a celebrant will be able to attend.

You will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of £35 when booking your ceremony, and we will also need to see your marriage or Civil Partnership certificate. You will then be given your Renewal of Vows Pack, which will help you make your choices on the content of the ceremony.

On average, ceremonies take about 20 - 30 minutes. Every ceremony is unique and will be created to meet your specific needs. Please note you will also need to ask two people to sign the commemorative certificate as witnesses.

We will arrange for you to visit the Register Office no later than a month before the ceremony to discuss the content and finalise details with the celebrant, and also to pay the balance of the fee.

How do I book the Registrar?

Contact us on 01952 382444 and ask the Superintendent Registrar to check the availability of dates for you.

You can pre-book your ceremony at least two years in advance by paying a non-refundable booking fee, giving you the assurance that staff will then be available on your special day.

Last updated: 08/11/2022 13:28