Julianne Chadwick

Renewal of Vows

UK-EUROPE-MEXICO

'Those that truly love, have roots that grow towards each other underground'. Louis de Bernieres

I am an English UK-based bilingual Celebrant from Worcestershire – Warwickshire.

I have performed vow renewal ceremonies in the UK, Europe and Mexico and I believe it is a magical way  of celebrating your love and your marriage.

Many of you have navigated difficult times and emerged stronger, with a greater conviction for the love that has grown between you.

Some of you just love being married and being together, and simply want to celebrate that.

I can offer you a beautiful ceremony, a positive confirmation of your re-commitment to one another, and a reaffirmation of the love you have for each other.

Why Couples Decide to Renew Their Vows

After a decade or two of marriage, what could possess someone to hire a party planner, caterer, florist and officiant, and then surprise a spouse with a ceremony and reception in which they renew their vows in front of several dozen of their closest friends?

With divorce rates being what they are, some couples who have stuck it out are finding ways to celebrate — and possibly strengthen — their relationships through a splashy, public affirmation.

These recommitment parties, often called renewal of vows, are typically led by an officiant and are intended, said James Sacco, a wedding and events consultant, to signal to “their family and friends that their marriage still works.”

Vows renewals tend to be more relaxed than weddings, and generally have 60 to 75 people as opposed to weddings of 200 people, Mr. Sacco said.

Rachael Ray, 47, the television food star, and her husband, the lawyer and rock musician John Cusimano, 48, hosted a vows renewal weekend last September at Castello di Velona, the Tuscan castle where they married in 2005.

The New York-based couple flew nearly 100 close family members and friends, including chef pals from the Food Network like Guy Fieri and Anne Burrell, to Italy so they could share the experience.

“We wanted to have another reception with our new and extended family and friends,” said Ms. Ray, who wore a Reem Acra gown and received a new black diamond ring by Itay Malkin from her husband.