Renfrewshire Council

What a renewal of vows ceremony is

This ceremony is for any married couple who have had a civil marriage ceremony, or are registered civil partners, who wish renew their marriage vows, or civil partnership pledge.

These ceremonies have no legal standing and are not legally binding on those who take part. 

Often, these ceremonies are associated with a special wedding or civil partnership anniversary, such as the tenth, twenty-fifth or fortieth, but the ceremony is just as appropriate for couples at any stage of marriage or civil partnership.

This ceremony is also appropriate for those couples who married abroad in a private ceremony and who wish to have a family celebration.

Where you can have the ceremony

A ceremony can take place, Monday to Saturday, at:

• Johnstone registration office
• Paisley marriage suite
• Renfrew marriage suite

Renewal ceremonies can also take place at Paisley Town Hall on Saturdays and at other venues in Renfrewshire agreed between you and the Registrar.

How much it costs

You can book your ceremony up to 1 year in advance. A deposit is required to make your booking.

The balance of your ceremony fee must be paid at least 29 days before the ceremony date.

Fees to renew vows at a registry office, from Mondays to Fridays, during office hours

• Renewal of Vows Pack: £40
• Conduct of Ceremony: £55
• Accommodation Fee (Monday to Friday): £70
• Registration office: £165

Fees to renew vows at a registry office on Saturdays

• Renewal of Vows Pack: £40
• Conduct of Ceremony: £55
• Accommodation fee (Saturday supplement): £213
• Registration office: £308

Fees to renew vows at Paisley Town Hall, Mondays to Fridays

• Renewal of Vows Pack: £40
• Conduct of Ceremony: £55
• Accommodation fee (Monday to Friday): £70
• Paisley Town Hall fee: £165

Fees to renew vows at another venue on Mondays to Friday, during office hours

• Renewal of Vows Pack: £40
• Conduct of Ceremony: £55
• Administration fee: £155
• Venue agreed with Registrar (Mondays to Fridays, during office hours): £250

Fees to renew vows at another venue on Saturdays

• Renewal of Vows Pack: £40
• Conduct of Ceremony: £55
• Administration fee: £259
• Venue agreed with Registrar (Saturdays): £354

Fees to renew vows at another venue on Sundays and public holidays

• Renewal of Vows Pack: £40
• Conduct of Ceremony: £55
• Administration fee: £341
• Venue agreed with Registrar (Sundays and public holidays): £436

What documents you need to provide

You will need to produce your marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate when booking your ceremony in person. If you phone to book, you will need to produce your marriage or civil partnership certificate before the renewal ceremony.

How to order a marriage, civil partnership certificate.

Who conducts the ceremony

A local government officer will conduct your ceremony. The officer is trained in ceremonial skills, employed by Renfrewshire Council, and will normally be a Registrar.

What documents you will get 

After your ceremony, you will receive a ceremonial pack which includes:

• a renewal of civil marriage vows certificate, or renewal of civil partnership pledge certificate
• a copy of the ceremony speech
• an attractive presentation wallet

We have a range of facilities in Renfrewshire for your civil renewal of marriage vows ceremony. The fees vary with a venue to suit every need.