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Renewal of Vows fees

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Payment Information and Travel Costs   Fees are subject to increase at any point in the year please contact your Registrar beforehand and they will advise of the correct charge.  The fee’s can be paid by cash, debit or credit card, bank transfer or by cheque made payable to Argyll and Bute Council. Travel cost for attendance […]

Renewal of Vows – Introduction

Couple celebrating renewal of vows

What is a Renewal of Vows Ceremony? A vow renewal ceremony is an occasion for a couple to renew the vows they made on their wedding day. It is a way to commemorate a love that has deepened or matured between a couple. There are many personal reasons why you would renew your vows. A […]

The story behind your family

Baby feet clasped in hands

Including a story about your family can make your ceremony more personal to you.  The information can include how long you and the child’s other parent been together, if you are raising the child as a single parent mentioning the important people in your child life or include a story about one of their siblings.  You may […]

Grandparent promises

Hands clasped together

Grandparents will play a big part of your child’s life and may wish to take part in the ceremony. We have a selection of promises they can choose from to make to your child but they can also create their own promises if desired. Sample 1 Registrar: Will you promise to offer your love, support and guidance to (parents name) whilst […]

Supporting adult promises

Hands linked together

Supporting adults should be someone who your child will see regularly, be someone they will be able to turn to when they need help and be someone you trust. Talk to those you have chosen and see what promises they feel able to promise.  A selection of promises are below but if can create their […]

Parent promises

Child's hand in adult hand

Here is a selection of promises you can choose to make to your child, you can make as many as you wish but it is suggested to have at least three.  You can also create your own promises if you prefer. Sample 1 Registrar:  (parent 1) and (parent 2), will you be the best, most patient and most […]

Naming ceremony readings and poems

Child reading at ceremony

1 A MOTHERS WISH I hope my child looks back on today And sees a parent who had time to play There will be years for cleaning and cooking But children grow up when you’re not looking So settle down, cobwebs, dust, go to sleep I’m cuddling my baby, and babies don’t keep 2 EXAMPLE […]

Naming Ceremony fees

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Payment Information and Travel Costs   Fees are subject to increase at any point in the year please contact your Registrar beforehand and they will advise of the correct charge.  The fees can be paid by cash, debit or credit card, bank transfer or by cheque made payable to Argyll and Bute Council. Travel cost for attendance […]

Introduction to Naming Ceremonies

Baby holding finger

What Naming Ceremonies are all about A naming ceremony is a celebration of family and life. It’s a lovely way for parents to celebrate or welcome a child or children into the family, usually inviting relations and friends to share in the occasion. The ceremony is an opportunity for you to announce the names that […]

The Cruin

The Cruin

Weddings at the Cruin are a unique experience; the family owned venue is exclusive to you and your guests creating the most personal wedding imaginable.  The Cruin is set amidst Scotland’s most spectacular scenery on the shores of Loch Lomond. Our Lochside Terrace and Ceremony Suite offer panoramic views across the loch to Inch Murrin […]