I bet you've been thinking about your wedding day for ages. Carefully considering all the details... Entertainment? Sorted. Tableware? Nailed it.
But what about your ceremony?
If 'template' wording within a set structure ceremony doesn't light you up, then a bespoke ceremony might be for you. After all, this is the one day in your life where you want everything to be perfect and you shouldn't have to compromise on your ceremony - these are the very moments your new life together starts!
With celebrant ceremonies, there are no rules - apart from it has to be EVERYTHING you dream of! By giving you a unique ceremony that celebrates your one-of-a-kind love, it's my job to make sure you love the ceremony as much as the party afterwards!
At the moment, the legal side (signing the register) takes place separately at your local registry office - you can choose when and where. This means your celebrant ceremony has complete freedom. It can take place anywhere (as long as the landowner allows), so if you want to get hitched on your favourite hilltop or in your back garden - I'm there for it!
Getting married? Eeee congrats! Or maybe you are planning to renew your vows or mark a very special anniversary?
I offer a completely personalised celebrant service - so will design and write your bespoke wedding ceremony, then deliver it on the day just as you'd like it.
Are there aspects of tradition you'd like to keep, and some you'd like to ditch? No problem.
You can involve who and what you like - and as someone who included her family dogs and walked down the aisle to Baywatch (it's our song...what can I say?!) I am completely on board with changing things up...
I am here to help and guide, and together we can create an unforgettable ceremony that's perfect for you as a couple. If the thought of being the centre of attention terrifies you - don't worry - we can create a ceremony you love and are comfortable with, so you can lap up every moment.
My job is to help bring your dream to life. Nothing is off limits!
My Wedding Package includes:
First things first, you'll need to be sure I'm the right celebrant for you! So, let's jump on a call and have a chat. I'll want to hear all about your plans for your wedding and you can ask me anything you want to know...
We'll arrange to meet whenever and however is most convenient for you. We can have a cuppa (or a wine), or meet on Zoom if you'd prefer. During the meeting we'll get to know each other - I'll download from you all the details of your wedding day and capture all the bits of information that will help me create a perfect ceremony for you.
I'll also share a couples questionnaire for you both to fill in. This will include stand out memories and funny stories that will help capture your love story so far.
I'll use this, and all the other information I've collected, to write your bespoke ceremony that will be sent to you ahead of the wedding date for your approval. I want you to be 100% happy with every word - so we can work on this together up until the day itself.
Even after you've approved a final version of your script, we'll stay in touch in the lead up to the big day. I'll check in to make sure everything's going smoothly with your wedding planning. You can get in touch whenever you like!
The first step is to book a no obligation Zoom call for us to meet, find out more about each other and see if I am the right person for you. Finding the right celebrant is SO important so there will be zero pressure to book - let's just have a chat and you can tell me all about your day!
If you do decide to go ahead and book me for your wedding, then you'll not only get a celebrant, you'll get a friend! I'll want to get to know you both really well so that I can pick up on all the little details that will help me tell your story and lead your special ceremony on the day.
We can arrange to meet and get to know each other. When I have all the info I need, I'll go away and craft your bespoke ceremony. I'm a huge perfectionist - so what we create needs to be right! You'll get the chance to see the draft script I write and we can work on it together until you are 100% happy with every little detail.
I will arrive nice and early at your venue to make sure the space is set up just as you want it. I'll also liaise with the venue staff and other suppliers to make sure everything is ready for the ceremony.
When you book me you don't just book a 20 minute slot - you'll have me exclusively for that date so there'll be no clock watching or stress. If you really want an outdoor wedding, for example, and there's a rain shower - we can wait!
With me as your celebrant, I'll be there to meet and greet your guests, I will come and check you're OK and put your mind at ease.
When you walk down the aisle I'll be there to greet you. I hope by this point it'll feel like we've always known each other and like your true friend is delivering your service!
I'll be as invested in your wedding as you! I promise to deliver an unforgettable ceremony that everyone can hear and enjoy, and that sets the tone for the rest of your magical day. You can choose to sign a ceremony certificate if you'd like this incorporated into your service, so you can capture photographs of you and your witnesses.
I'll guide you through it all, so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
A 2024 wedding ceremony starts at £600 ( travel / accommodation expenses may be extra, depending on location of your venue)
Please note that for 2025, the cost is £650. Please enquire for pricing for 2026 and beyond.
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