FAQs

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1. Why use an Independent Celebrant?

Using me as your independent celebrant means that, on your wedding day, there won't be a stranger waiting at the end of the aisle, delivering a generic, time-restricted script. Instead, we will have had the chance to build a rapport, you will have shared the aspects of your relationship that you really want to be highlighted in the ceremony script, and I will have ensured that the tone set really does match your hopes for the rest of your wedding day. There really are no limitations, which means your ceremony really is yours. Unlike a registrar, who can only officiate your wedding at a licensed venue, I can deliver your ceremony anywhere you wish. This gives you many more options for your venue location, which can only be a good thing!

2. Will my Independent Celebrant-led ceremony be legally binding?

In the UK, independent celebrants compose and deliver personal ceremonies for couples embarking on marriage and seeking a more personal touch on their wedding day. However, in order to make a marriage legally binding, couples do still need to attend a registry office or arrange for a registrar to attend a licenced building. Some couples choose to make an event of this for their closest friends and family (prior to or following the wedding day) and some choose to make it an intimate affair for them to experience on their own. This can be a lovely warm up for the wedding itself, and it can also be a great opportunity for a practice run with your photographer if you are a little camera shy. In the celebrant community, we have our fingers crossed that legislation surrounding celebrant-led ceremonies may change in the coming years, so watch this space!

6. How can we find out more about your pricing packages?

My wedding ceremony packages start from £850 and vow renewals start from £650. During our initial consultation, I will talk you through price packages, add-ons and timelines. Preparing for a wedding can be an overwhelming and costly time and I want you to have all of the necessary information to allow you to make a well-considered decision about your ceremony.

3. Can my ceremony include religious, symbolic or alternative elements?

Yes! Your ceremony can include absolutely anything that you want and this flexibility is one of the great advantages of opting for an Independent Celebrant. Whether you want your guests to raise a glass of champagne immediately after your vows, you wish to give a nod to a specific faith or culture through readings and/or music, or you would like to explore a more symbolic ritual like a handfasting or a ring warming, it is entirely up to you. I am more than happy to talk you through the different options that are out there, some of which you might not have seen before.

4. If you are writing the ceremony script, can we still compose our own vows?

If you want to write your own vows, you can absolutely do so. You can choose to share and practise them before the wedding day, or keep them as a surprise for your other half. If you like the idea of writing your own vows but find yourself with writer’s block, I can also guide and support you through this process. Some couples want deeply personal and emotive vows, while others prefer to keep things light hearted. Again – it is entirely up to you because using an Independent Celebrant gives you that flexibility.

5. Can the ceremony script be kept as a surprise?

During the process of writing your ceremony script, we can be as collaborative as you like. You might want to have an overview of what is being said, reading a draft copy of the ceremony script and requesting specific changes before it is approved. On the other hand, you might want the ceremony to have an element of surprise on the day, hearing it for the first time at the end of the aisle. Every couple is different and I am happy to take whichever approach you prefer.