Hitch Studio officiated two vow renewals this year — and we’d love to do more!
Because all of our Certified Wedding Planners are also ordained, we officiated quite a few ceremonies throughout Brookings, South Dakota and beyond. We love it! This summer, we had the honor of officiating two vow renewals. One couple had a fun and personal 4-person marriage in a beautiful garden — and then celebrated with all their friends and family almost exactly a year later. The other couple got married, had a daughter, and decided to renew their vows at a traditional large ceremony and reception in Watertown, South Dakota!
Let’s make vow renewals a BIG DEAL. You’re re-committing to each other after a milestone anniversary and want to celebrate with your family and friends! You want to ceremoniously reconnect with your spouse. It can be as simple as an elaborate “date night” party with all your loved ones! They would LOVE to celebrate your love. Let’s relive your wedding day. Hitch can help no matter how big or small you want your vow renewal or anniversary party. Sometimes your relationship needs it.
Both of the ceremonies we officiated this year were unique and meaningful in their own way, so we were able to write their vows to be just as special — full of milestones, challenges, and moments that made their relationship even stronger.
Why Renew Your Vows?
- Celebrate Your Journey: Life changes, and so do we. Renewing your vows allows you to honor the growth you’ve experienced as individuals and as a couple.
- Include Loved Ones: Perhaps your original wedding was small, or some of your favorite people couldn’t attend. A vow renewal gives you a chance to share your love story with family and friends. Maybe you eloped somewhere tropical! Let’s make sure your family gets to feel the love that you shared during your destination wedding.
- Reignite the Romance: Renewing your vows can be a romantic gesture—a moment to slow down and simply focus on the love that brought you together. Maybe you’re coming up on a big anniversary!?
How to Make It Memorable
As an ordained officiant, I’ve seen firsthand how personal and powerful these ceremonies can be. Here are some ideas to make yours unforgettable:
- Choose a Meaningful Location: Whether it’s your backyard, a beach, or the venue where you got married, the setting can add sentimental value.
- Personalize Your Vows: Speak from the heart about your journey and your hopes for the future. (Or let us write the perfect script!)
- Involve Your Kids (or Pets!): For many couples, family has grown since the wedding. Including them can make the ceremony even more special.
It’s About You
There’s no “right” way to renew your vows. It can be as simple as a quiet exchange between just the two of you or as grand as a full celebration. What matters most is that it reflects your love story. If you want a small ceremony, we can officiate your marriage right inside of Hitch Studio’s office in downtown Brookings. If you want a larger celebration, we can help you plan the perfect wedding day. We are wedding planners, after all.
Contact Us To Get Started!
Vow renewals are more than a ceremony—they’re a beautiful reminder that love is worth celebrating, again and again. If you’re thinking about renewing your vows, Hitch Studio would be honored to help you plan a meaningful ceremony.
Take a look at the large reception celebration that Shania and Pierre celebrated at their 1-year anniversary after their vow renewal at Schade Vineyard and Winery in Volga, SD!
