Ceremonies

Wedding Ceremonies

A celebration of your Wedding is a wonderful way to start married life.
Once you have completed the 'legal bit' at a registry office, the way is clear to have the Wedding ceremony you really want!
Make it totally yours with the music, the poetry, any spiritual, non religious or semi religious content that's really you.
I'll work with you to find the vows your heart wants to say.

Civil Partnerships

The Civil Partnership option is a beautiful reason to celebrate.
Like marriage, the Civil Partnership 'legal bit' is separate to the ceremony.
I can help you create the occasion of your dreams.
With your choice of music, poetry, exchange of rings, vows, and whatever is meaningful to you.

Commitment Ceremonies

A Commitment ceremony is a beautiful way to show your love for each other.
If it is your choice not to make any legal change to your status through Marriage or Civil Partnership, you can create a beautiful and meaningful celebration of your love and togetherness.

Naming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new baby into your life and your family is a joyous occasion, and well worth marking.
Naming ceremonies are also a beautiful welcome for adopted children, or for older siblings in a family get together.
Making promises of love and support to children is the most beautiful and meaningful heart of any family.

Family Blending

What a great and inclusive celebration a Family Blending occasion can be!
When new partners, new parents, new children or grandparents come together to create a new family.
A Family Blending ceremony can help everyone to feel truly included and valued.

Special Occasions

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirements, Renewal of Vows, Bon Voyage & Welcomes.
Some occasions in life are just too important to let pass without the acknowledgement of a ceremony!
Create memories and get to the heart of life with a celebration.

How it Works & Fees

Meetings

An initial phone call is the best way to set up our first meeting either in person or by Google Teams or Zoom. If you feel I am a good fit for your ceremony we will book the date then and your deposit of 50% is paid. Then we get down to business and I ask you all the things I need to know to write your ceremony - your stories and memories, your hopes and wishes, your choices and intentions. I can make suggestions for readings, poetry, music and actions to make the ceremony uniquely yours.
I'll then give you a timeframe for my writing, and send you a draft script, where you can be sure I've got your details right.
On the day I'll lead your ceremony with warmth and empathy so that you can be sure it's full of meaning and heart.

What Is Included

All ceremonies include:
A meeting with you in person or by Google Teams or Zoom
A draft script
An optional ceremony item such as a candle
Leading and delivery of the ceremony
A certificate
A presentation souvenir script
All my travel to meetings and bookings in the London area is included within my fee. Additional travel and personalisation of items may cost extra, and will be by arrangement: there will be no surprises.

Bookings & Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 50% (subject to the 14-days statutory cooling off period) is due to secure the date.

Balance

The balance is due 28 days before the date of your Ceremony. Once this is paid, I will send you the first draft of the Ceremony.

Cancellations

If  circumstances change and you need to cancel or postpone your Ceremony, my full terms & conditions, provided before booking, give more information. I take every step to ensure I am there for you, but in the unlikely event of illness or an emergency, I have a network of trusted, professional Celebrants who can step in at short notice. They would use the ceremony script I have written for your family, so the words and tone remain exactly as planned. This way you have complete peace of mind that your ceremony will still go ahead just as you wanted.

Travel

All my travel is by public transport; one of the ways I am eco-conscious. If I can get there, your guests can get there! I live in North London, and any travel and/or accommodation expenses will only apply for Ceremonies outside the M25 or outside the UK, and will be agreed with you when booking.

Fees

For Wedding, Civil Partnership & Commitment Ceremonies
A Meaningful Celebration £650
Free consultation call
A meeting in person or on Google Teams or Zoom to discuss your event
A professional Ceremony script
Help with writing your vows
A Ceremony script revision
A symbolic action, e.g. candle lighting
Support with Ceremony plans
Beautiful, heartfelt delivery of your Ceremony
A certificate
A souvenir script
A Premium Celebration £1,000
A free consultation call
Two in-depth meetings in person or on Google Teams or Zoom to discuss your event
A meaningful, professional Ceremony script
Bespoke vows
Up to four Ceremony script revisions
Two symbolic actions and items, e.g. candle lighting with personalised unity candle
Regular communication and support with Ceremony plans and room layout
Beautiful, heartfelt delivery of your Ceremony
A certificate
A presentation souvenir script
Any additional requirements and costs for a completely bespoke Ceremony can be discussed.
Naming, Family Blending,  Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement, Renewal of Vows and other Ceremonies from £250
I am happy to write and deliver a more straightforward Ceremony from £250. Simply contact me if you wish to discuss this.