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What exactly does a celebrant do?
I will craft a beautiful ceremony for you, which celebrates your love story or life story. I will lead your ceremony, helping you to perform any rituals, such as handfasting, or helping you to say your own personal vows. I will help you to tell the story of a loved one, honouring them in a way that is memorable, unforgettable and full of love and warmth.
What is the difference between a Celebrant and a Registrar?
​A traditional Registrar is there to handle the legal side of things – they take care of registering your marriage in law, making sure all the paperwork is in order. You can have a ceremony with them, though there is little choice in how that is structured, what’s included and what you are allowed to say.
A Celebrant, on the other hand, is all about creating a ceremony that’s totally about you. Celebrant-led ceremonies aren’t legally binding (that part is done separately, but it doesn’t take long and is easy to sort out), however they offer you freedom to do things how, where and when you choose. There are absolutely NO RULES – you can be as creative as you want to! Whether you want to include special rituals, tell your story, or just make it your own, we can work together to create a really special ceremony just for you.
So, if you're looking for a ceremony that makes you feel warm, is meaningful, joyful and just a little bit fabulous, a Celebrant is absolutely the right choice!
Does my venue need to be hold a marriage licence?
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The short answer is “no”! Celebrant led ceremonies mean that you can get married wherever you want to – whether it’s in your own garden, on top of a mountain, in the ruins of a castle or at your local pub – and that means a licence is not required. As mentioned before, you’d just need to check out what to do so that you can get your legal marriage paperwork done separately, but I can guide you on where to look for that info.
Do you do elopements?
Absolutely! There is something special and deeply romantic about saying your vows just to each other, for only the two of you to hear. Whilst I primarily cover Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the Cotswolds, I would love to be bundled into your suitcase to come along and help you with realising your dream of an elopement!
Is an independent celebrant the same as a humanist celebrant?
No, but often people do get confused between us. Because I am independent, I can weave modern, alternative, religious content or faith beliefs into my ceremonies. These can include symbolic cultural rituals, blessings, or religious prayer/hymns. A humanist celebrant is a little bit more restricted as to what they are allowed to include.
Does the ceremony have to be traditional?
​Not at all! You choose a style that suits you, this could be modern, spiritual, romantic or fun. There really are no limits. The best kind of ceremonies are the ones that weave a mixture of key moments and a little bit of you. If you want to include traditions we can do that, but if you are totally against it, we can create something totally different – maybe you can make up your own tradition?
Is a celebrant led ceremony legal?
​A celebrant led ceremony is personal, unique and wonderfully symbolic but sadly, at this time, not legally binding. There are several options available to you to legally register your marriage, ask me for more details.
When should I book my celebrant?
As soon as you are ready. Most celebrants, like myself, take bookings years, months, weeks or days in advance. The sooner you contact me, the sooner you secure your date in my diary. Celebrant led ceremonies are certainly increasing in popularity as people realise that they can do things how they want to, so book as early as you can
Can I write my own wedding vows or a tribute about the person I am saying goodbye to?
​Of course you can! I would love you to write your own vows as I think it’s a really special way for you to express your true feelings to each other and it is what makes your ceremony special. Don't worry if you're not confident with putting the words together, I can help you create something that feels just right.
For a farewell, the same goes. We can put our heads together to help you find the words to honour your loved one. However, if you don’t feel you can speak them out loud on the day, just give me the nod and I am here for you.
