A renewal of vows is a formal way for couples to renew their marriage vows. It has no legal status and is available to any couple no matter how long they have been married.

You can personalise your ceremony by including readings and music. You can include relatives and friends in the ceremony, have personal vows of commitment, give new wedding rings or rededicate your existing rings.

Wherever the ceremony is held it will be conducted by staff from the local Register Office. You should contact the venue first to make sure that the date you want is available and you are happy with their costs.

Find an approved venue in Torbay.

Once you have confirmed details with the venue you need to book the registrar to conduct the ceremony. If you are holding the ceremony in Torbay you should complete the below form and a non refundable deposit will be required.

  Book the registrar for your ceremony

You will receive a commemorative certificate to mark the occasion.

A renewal of vows ceremony usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the number of options and the readings chosen.

Deposit

A £90 deposit is required at the time of booking.

Renewal of vows/celebration/naming ceremonies at Cockington Ceremony Room
Up to 10 guests 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Monday to Thursday - until 6pm £115 £120 £125
Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Friday and Saturday - until 6pm £165 £175 £180
Friday and Saturday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Sunday and Bank Holidays - until 6pm £220 £230 £240
Up to 25 guests 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Monday to Thursday - until 6pm £220 £230 £240
Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Friday and Saturday - until 6pm £335 £350 £360
Friday and Saturday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Sunday and Bank Holidays - until 6pm £415 £430 £440
Up to 52 guests 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Monday to Thursday - until 6pm £420 £420 £420
Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Friday and Saturday - until 6pm £580 £580 £580
Friday and Saturday - 6pm - 8pm POA POA POA
Sunday and Bank Holidays - until 6pm £630 £630 £630
Celebratory Ceremonies at Approved Premises 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Monday to Thursday - until 6pm £420 £420 £420
Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Friday and Saturday - until 6pm £570 £570 £570
Friday and Saturday - 6pm to 8pm POA POA POA
Sunday and Bank Holidays - until 6pm £620 £620 £620