Ask the Experts

Home: Second Weddings: Religious Issues:
Who officiates at a vow renewal?

mlevine
New User

Post #1 of 3 (4808 views)

Who officiates at a vow renewal?

When renewing wedding vows is it mandatory to have someone from a church or temple officiate?

(This post was edited by the_admin on May 4, 2004, 4:54 PM)

the_admin
Remarriage Forum Moderator / Moderator

Post #2 of 3 (4803 views)

Re: [mlevine] Who officiates [In reply to]

This has been answered in the "renewing wedding vows" forum. Plase review those questions and answers. Since you are renewing your vows you wil find a lot of really good information, some you may not be looking for but need.
I Do - Take Two Moderator

(This post was edited by the_admin on Jun 13, 2008, 5:21 PM)

RevSusanna
INTERFAITH MINISTER & AUTHOR / Moderator

Post #3 of 3 (3986 views)

Re: [mlevine] Who officiates at a vow renewal? [In reply to]

As vow renewals have no legal requirement, NO.

You may do it yourselves or have a friend perform the service. If a friend performs the service, you could guide him.

Having said that, vow renewals are typically performed by clergy and civil officiants.

Blessings,
Reverend Susanna
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations : A Practical Guide for Couples

(This post was edited by the_admin on Jun 13, 2008, 5:21 PM)