Celebrate your story, your way
A vow renewal or commitment ceremony is a chance to mark what you've built together, to celebrate the years you've shared, or to speak words you never had the chance to say the first time.
Not performative. Not sentimental for the sake of it. Deeply personal and quietly powerful.
I'm Charlotte — a Warwickshire celebrant who creates vow renewals and commitment ceremonies that feel genuinely like you. From intimate garden gatherings to milestone anniversary celebrations, I craft ceremonies that honour your story with warmth, intention and grace.
What's Included
Your full wedding package includes:
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A free 30-minute discovery call to make sure we're the right fit
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A couples questionnaire followed by a call or in-person meeting to explore what you'd love for your ceremony
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Help to write or refresh your vows — individually or together, depending on what feels right
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Open communication throughout planning via phone, WhatsApp or email
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Delivery of your ceremony script six weeks before the day
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Full ceremony delivery
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A follow-up and a beautifully presented keepsake copy of your script — printed and digital
A non-refundable 50% deposit secures your date, with the remaining 50% due on delivery of your first script draft.
Who These Ceremonies Are For
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Milestone Anniversaries
Ten years. Twenty-five. Fifty. Whatever the milestone, a vow renewal is a beautiful way to mark the journey you've travelled together and the partnership you've built. I create ceremonies that feel reflective and celebratory in equal measure — never staged, always genuine.
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After Weathering a Storm
Some couples come to me after illness, loss or a period of difficulty that has redefined their relationship. A vow renewal can be a powerful way to acknowledge what you've come through together and to recommit with honesty and intention. I hold space for complexity. You don't need to perform perfection.
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The Wedding You Didn't Get to Have
Perhaps you married quietly during COVID. Perhaps you eloped and always wished you'd had something more. Perhaps you married young and never had the ceremony that truly reflected who you were. A vow renewal is your chance to do it properly — your way, on your terms, with the people who matter most.
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Commitment Ceremonies
Not all love stories follow a traditional path. Commitment ceremonies are for couples who choose not to marry legally but want to mark their partnership with intention and meaning. I create ceremonies that honour your relationship exactly as it is — no legal formalities required, just words that matter.
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LGBTQ+ Couples
For many LGBTQ+ couples, legal marriage is a relatively recent possibility. A vow renewal or commitment ceremony can be a chance to celebrate openly, to involve family and friends who may not have been there the first time, or simply to say the words you always wanted to say in front of the people you love. I'm a proud LGBTQ+ ally and I create inclusive, affirming ceremonies for all couples.
What I Offer
What to Expect
The beauty of a vow renewal or commitment ceremony is that there are no rules. You're not constrained by legal requirements or traditional formats. We start with a blank page and build something that feels completely yours.
Your ceremony might include:
- Reflections on the years you've shared
- New vows or a refreshed version of your original vows
- Words from your children, family or close friends
- Symbolic rituals like handfasting, candle lighting or tree planting
- Music, readings or moments of silence
- An exchange of new rings, or a re-blessing of your original rings
Or none of the above. This is your story, told your way.
Where and When
I'll conduct your ceremony wherever feels right to you — your home, garden, a favourite venue, a location that holds meaning, or somewhere entirely new. If you'd like to combine your vow renewal with a larger celebration or party, I'm very happy to work alongside your other suppliers to make sure the day flows beautifully.
Why Couples Choose Me
I bring calm confidence and genuine emotional intelligence to every ceremony I create. I listen carefully, I write with precision and care, and I show up on the day completely present for you. My clients tell me they felt held — not managed. Heard — not processed. And that their ceremony felt like them.
I've conducted ceremonies for couples renewing vows after fifty years of marriage, and for couples celebrating commitment ceremonies after just a few years together. Every single one has been completely bespoke. Every single one has mattered.
Vow Renewal & Commitment Ceremony FAQs
Do we need witnesses or legal paperwork?
No. A vow renewal or commitment ceremony is a symbolic ceremony and carries no legal weight. You're simply marking your relationship in a meaningful way. If you'd like to involve witnesses as a symbolic gesture, we can absolutely include that — but there's no legal requirement.