How to Plan a Vow Renewal

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary or simply want to relive the magic of your original wedding day, renewing your vows is a wonderful way to honour your love story and reflect on how far you’ve come.

Vow renewals are a lot more relaxed than weddings, so you can get more creative and personal. There’s no strict set of rules — just the opportunity to celebrate your relationship in a way that seems fitting for both of you.

1. Choose the Best Time for You

There’s no right or wrong time to renew your vows. Some couples wait for a specific anniversary to do it, while others just wait until the time feels right. Choose the best time according to what you find important. Do you want to celebrate a special chapter in your life or simply say “I do” all over again? Let that answer guide you.

2. Pick a Special Location

There are a lot more opportunities to get creative when it comes to renewing your vows than when you originally got married. You could choose to renew your vows where you first met, in your back garden, or on a golden sandy beach abroad. Many couples choose smaller, more intimate locations than their original wedding venue, so think more personal than grand.

You could even renew your wedding vows in the same place you spent your honeymoon!

3. Determine the Guest List

The guest list for a vow renewal can be as small as the two of you and a photographer or it can be as big as everyone who came to your original wedding. If you’re planning something low key, a modest dinner party with your closest family and friends can be just as special as a big event. Don’t feel pressured to do more than you want to — stick with what feels right.

4. Write New Vows

Writing new vows can be the most meaningful part of renewing them. Unlike the first time around, you’ve now shared countless real-life experiences — joys, challenges, and simple everyday moments. Your renewal vows can reflect the journey you’ve been on together and refresh the promises you want to make for the future. They don’t need to be long or poetic — just sincere and meaningful.

5. Decide What to Wear

You don’t need to wear the same clothes you got married in — although you definitely can if you want to! Some people choose to renew their vows in elegant cocktail dresses, stylish suits, or something that fits the tone and destination on the day. It’s completely up to you whether you want to go all out or keep it casual.

6. Consider New Rings

Renewing your vows is the perfect opportunity to revisit the symbols of your commitment — your rings. Some couples use their original wedding rings when renewing their vows, while others choose to upgrade their bands or add an eternity ring. At Lorel Diamonds, we offer a bespoke design service, so we can create a gorgeous ring that matches your current ones, even if you didn’t buy them from us.

It’s Your Special Day

Vow renewals are all about celebrating your journey together, your shared history, and your continued commitment to each other. It doesn’t matter whether it’s simple and sweet or a second chance at the big day you never had, your vow renewal should be authentic, filled with joy, and all about you two.