Is it a legally binding ceremony?

​

Sadly UK law does not yet give celebrants permission to do the legal part of the marriage. To make it legally binding, you will attend the Registry Office before or after your ceremony to sign the paperwork. Most couples choose to do this the day before for a small cost of around £50. I have a complete guide to help you sort this out if you decide to book me as your celebrant. ​

​

Can I get married outside?

 

Of course!!!​​ Barns, Tipi's, Marquees, even set amongst the woodlands or by a lake with a Celebrant led ceremony every location is a potential wedding venue. ​

​

What's the difference between a

Celebrant and  a Registrar?

​

Registrar-led services involve standard wedding scripts, with limited choices. You will not meet your registrar until the ceremony itself. The service is usually very short, and slotted in amongst many others during their busy day. You are also restricted to having your service in a licensed wedding venue, sometimes even a specific room at that venue. 

​

With a Celebrant, you will have a completely bespoke ceremony. You have the freedom to decide on the content, time and location of your service, and you get to work with me throughout the whole process, so by the time your wedding day rolls around, it will feel like a friend at the top of the aisle with you. 

 

is that why the price difference?

 

Absolutely, a registrar is a salaried member of staff, they do not receive the fee you pay the council for the wedding ceremony. Each day they are given the same script, several wedding locations to attend, and the names of the couple at each location. 

​

In comparison, I start working with you from the moment you book, getting to know you, learning about your ideas for the day, your family dynamics, your values. I write a completely bespoke script, all about you two, then edit it, add in rituals, poems or songs,  help you write personal vows, create and design vow books, certificates, logistically plan the ceremony and do a full run through of the service several times to familiarise myself with the stories I'll be telling. This means on the day I can deliver your ceremony in a confident and relaxed manner, engaging with your guests, smiling, laughing, and creating an incredible atmosphere. 

​

Speaking of price, what do you charge? 

​

My fees are displayed on each service page on my website, the only additional fees would be for petrol or accommodation if you're asking me to travel more than 2 hours each way from home, but this would always be included in your quote before you book. 

​

My fees are based on my experience as a Celebrant and the service I provide. I am not the cheapest Celebrant in the North, but I am worth every penny, just ask any of my couples. 

​

Just out of interest here's a lil breakdown of things your fee covers. All admin and meetings with yourself, all research of the venue, suppliers, rituals or readings to suggest to you in the planning process. All writing and unlimited edits of the script, creation of vow booklets, certificates, reading print outs, ritual elements. Liaising with suppliers like your photographer or videographer before the day to inform them how the ceremony flow, any logistical elements to consider etc.. Travel to your wedding venue and set up time before the ceremony starts. Plus, a little covers business expenses, website fees, marketing costs, wedding fairs etc... so that you were able to find me. 

​

Do you travel? 

​

I am based in Lancashire, but I will happily travel for weddings. If your wedding is more than two hours each way, I will ask for accommodation and petrol expenses to cover the additional cost. If your wedding is more than four hours away, I may recommend someone else who could offer a similar service cheaper than I can offer. I generally don't accept weddings in London as I'm not a big city girl, and the anxiety of travelling there is just not worth it. But I do know some fab more London based Celebrants I can refer you to. 

​

Can you recommend suppliers?

​

Of course! I've worked with so many incredible suppliers and if you're looking for something specific I'd be happy to tell you about people I've worked with who provide a fabulous service. 

​

Can I include religious content?

​

Religion in weddings is a hot topic these days! Church weddings are at an all time low, Humanist's weddings are becoming increasingly popular , but what if you're somewhere in the middle? 

 

As an Independent Celebrant I am free to include religion in my ceremonies if the couple request it, although many of my couples identify as non religious and instead choose to focus on the relationships and love between themselves and their family. 

​

If you would like to include religious elements, blend two or more religions together, or even choose a spiritual, pagan, or wiccan style ceremony I will work you to create something you LOVE! 

 

I often get requests from couples who come from two different religious backgrounds and want a ceremony that somehow combines elements of both into something truly unique and meaningful to them.  

​

​​

​

​

​​