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What Is a Vow Renewal Ceremony – and Why Do Couples Have One?

Posted on Posted onMarch 16, 2026September 3, 2026By Chris Ellis

Long before I became a wedding celebrant I thought about having a vow renewal. Only I didn’t really know what … Read MoreWhat Is a Vow Renewal Ceremony – and Why Do Couples Have One?

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Thank you Chris for all your help with my Dads funeral, you have been a great support. You really listened, and conducted the ceremony seamlessly with your calm and compassionate manner, capturing my Dad beautifully. Chris took the stress out of the day, and was professional at all times. We can’t thank Chris enough. He did us and my Dad proud, and everyone said what a lovely service it was. Chris came highly recommended to me, and I in turn would highly recommend Chris.
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Chris was the celebrant at my granddad's funeral. It was an incredibly hard and emotional day but Chris made it a tiny bit easier with a heartfelt service that really honoured my granddad's memory.
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Chris listened to what our family wished for my dad's funeral. He made the day a little easier with his calm and caring nature
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Chris, thank you. You were the celebrant at my father in laws funeral. You conducted the service with a calming voice when there was so much emotion in the room. Your words turned tears into laughter and gave the family time during the service to lay roses on his coffin, waiting patiently for us to all sit down. Once again thank you.
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Chris was amazing at my Dad's funeral, his voice was very calming and the words were heartfelt. I felt that he did an amazing job, and everyone I spoke to felt the same. Thank you so much again Chris it was very appreciated
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Chris gave such a beautiful ceremony for my grandad, he has such a kind and caring heart and it shows beautifully through the way he carried the funeral! Saying goodbye was so hard and he made it such a safe space for us to do so! Thank you so much Chris!
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Debbie Johnson
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Chris was a fantastic celebrant. He listened to everything we said, and tailored the whole ceremony around our wishes. It made the whole day perfect. Thank you Chris.
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Harry Lee
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My grandad recently passed and Chris helped our family with his funeral. Start to finish he was great and so understanding. We all appreciate the service Chris gave to us and could t recommend him more.
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Sharon Morley
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Chris stepped in during one of the most emotionally difficult times of my life—the loss of my dad—and delivered a tribute that was nothing short of extraordinary. His warmth, calm presence, and heartfelt delivery brought such comfort to all of us on the day. He spoke with such authenticity and respect, capturing the spirit of my dad with grace and gentle humour. What makes Chris truly special is that he didn’t just read words—he held space for us to grieve, to smile, and to celebrate a life deeply loved. It’s no surprise to me that this experience inspired him to become a certified celebrant. He has a rare gift, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. If you're looking for someone with genuine compassion, integrity, and the ability to bring heart to every word spoken, Chris is that person. With heartfelt gratitude, thank you Chris—for everything.
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