Why a celebrant-led ceremony?

Why choose a celebrant???

The simple answer is, why not!!

A celebrant ceremony gives you the freedom to have what you want, where you want, and with whom you want. If you want to walk down the aisle with a Mariachi marching band, then you can!

So, what's the difference? To be legally married, the formal document signing must be conducted in a church or by a registrar. A church wedding follows a strict script that focuses on faith rather than you as a couple. A registrar is limited by time and legality; they will speak with you before the ceremony to confirm names and inquire if anyone is reading at the ceremony, but they will not necessarily meet with you. They will not tell your love story during the ceremony and will only fulfil their legal obligations. This is great, as not everyone desires a big song and dance, but if you want something a bit more personal, this is where a celebrant comes in.

Many couples who want a bespoke, personal ceremony will go to the registrar before their wedding to have a 10-minute-long civil service to complete the legal paperwork, followed by a beautiful celebrant ceremony later on their wedding day.

As your celebrant, I will meet with you several times to get to know you as a couple, learn about your love story, and deliver a ceremony that reflects you. I will share your story, including memories and anecdotes about family and friends who have contributed to your love story. A celebrant-led ceremony has no restrictions; you can include music, readings, and symbolic elements like handfasting and ring warming and conclude with a champagne toast. We can involve all the guests or none; the choice is yours.

A typical ceremony I deliver lasts 40 minutes (although it will feel like 4!), ensuring that the most important part of your wedding doesn’t end in a flash. People will remember it, and you will cherish the memories forever.

You will exchange rings and say your vows, which can be handwritten. I can meet with you to help write them and practice delivering them, so you won't be nervous on the big day.

Another advantage of a celebrant-led wedding is the venue. You can have your ceremony and wedding anywhere: in your backyard, at the local pizza restaurant, or anywhere that suits you. Because it is not a registrar-led wedding, the venue does not need to be licensed, so the only limit is your imagination.

As a celebrant, I love it when a couple has very unique and personal ideas for their ceremony, and together we make it happen. It is my job, as your celebrant, to make your wedding ceremony exactly as you envision it.

                  If you are planning a funeral, you have similar choices to make. A church-led service will follow strict guidelines and scripts, whereas a celebrant-led funeral will put your loved one at the centre of the ceremony. It is my job as your celebrant to help you create a perfect ceremony that celebrates the life of your loved one.

I will meet with you and chat about your loved one. I will learn about their character, what made them special, and why you loved them. You can include any music and readings you want; you are not restricted by religion or tradition.

 Suppose your loved one has requested a direct cremation. In that case, we can create a bespoke personal memorial service that can be held anywhere, in your garden or at their local pub. We can scatter ashes in the sea at their favourite beauty spot; you are not limited. A celebrant-led service is about you and your loved one. Nothing else.

 The most crucial reason to choose a celebrant-led ceremony is that we care and love what we do. It is more than just a job; it is a passion.

I love talking to couples and families and finding out what makes their love stories so special and what makes their loved ones so unique. I take pride in delivering a ceremony that you will remember forever.