Renewal of Vows at Sheffield venues Naming Ceremonies at Sheffield


Your wedding may have been one of the most important days of your life and renewing the promises you made together is a wonderful way to look back at the years you’ve shared with each other. Some couples choose to renew their vows to celebrate a significant anniversary such as their 1st, 10th or their 25th.If you were married abroad you may choose to have a renewal ceremony so that family and friends who were not able to be present at the original ceremony are able to feel part of the celebrations.


Whatever your reason, renewing your vows can


strengthen your marriage, bring back happy memories and perhaps give an excuse for a party!


Renewal of marriage vows ceremonies can contain the following sections:


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Introduction and welcome


Acknowledgement of any children of the marriage Reading


Renewal of vows Re-dedication of ring(s) or gift(s)


• Words from previous wedding guests (often best man, bridesmaid or bride’s father)


Further reading Signing of certificate and closing words You’ll receive a souvenir certificate signed by the Registrar.


For enquiries regarding renewal of vows ceremonies or to check availability and fees please contact Sheffield Register Office: The Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield S1 2HH, Telephone: 0114 203 9420


Email: ceremoniesteam@sheffield.gov.uk Citizenship Ceremonies


Citizenship ceremonies are a vital part of the process of becoming a British citizen. Ceremonies are held in any venue approved by the local authority. In Sheffield ceremonies are normally held on a weekly basis in the Town Hall Ceremony Rooms.


venues A Naming Ceremony is a lovely way to celebrate the birth of your child and welcome a new arrival into your family. It’s a gesture of love and commitment to your child. You can hold a Naming Ceremony for children of any age. You can celebrate the addition of adoptive children and stepchildren into your family and form part of the family bonding within the extended family unit.


Your ceremony can include: • Welcome introduction • • • • • •


1st reading


Naming of the child Parents promises


Sponsors/Guardians promises Grandparents promises


Lighting of a candle after promises (optional, not allowed in the town hall)


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2nd reading


Presentation of a gift by parents (optional) Signing of presentation certificate Closing words


You’ll receive a souvenir certificate signed by the Registrar and a gift for your child from ourselves.


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