Renewal of Vows

Following recent enquiries from members of the public, Dundee City Council and Dundee City Registrar are pleased to launch 2 new types of civil ceremony within Dundee Registration District. The new ceremonies are being offered for renewal of marriage or civil partnership vows and naming ceremonies for children. A renewal of vows ceremony will allow couples to renew their commitment to each other or reaffirm their vows as part of a celebration or an intimate ceremony for close family.

It has been estimated that over 25% of couples in the UK now choose to be married abroad and many of these couples then choose to hold a party on their return home. A renewal of vows ceremony will allow couples to hold a ceremony for friends and family who were unable to be present at the original marriage ceremony abroad. This ceremony can be held at the start of the evening, as a prelude to the festivities, allowing everyone to participate fully in the celebrations. Alternately many couples may choose to renew their vows as part of an anniversary celebration or following the birth of a child.

Couples can choose to exchange their original marriage vows or they can update their vows to take account of the events which have occurred since their wedding. Couples may also make promises to each other prior to exchanging their vows and the can rededicate their wedding rings or exchange gifts as part of the ceremony. Family or friends can also contribute to the ceremony be offering an account of the marriage or reading passages or poems which have significance to the couple.

Renewal of Vows Ceremonies may be held at any approved venue within Dundee Registration District. This includes most major hotels in and around the City, many prestigious Council buildings, all public parks and open spaces and even Dens Park football stadium. Equally couples may apply for a Temporary Approval to hold their ceremony in almost any location within the Registration District.

Fees

The fees for a renewal of vows ceremony in Dundee are:

Monday to Friday at 89 Commercial Street — £107
Saturdays at 89 Commercial Street — £240
Sundays at 89 Commercial Street — £248.50
Public Holidays at 89 Commercial Street — £303.50
Saturday at Tay Room — £360
Saturday at Discovery Room — £315

Renewal of Vows ceremony outwith Registration Premises:

Monday — Friday £190
Saturdays — £240
Sundays — £248.50
Public Holidays — £303.50

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