You’re Getting Married !!
It doesn’t matter how big your dreams or how small your budget, I’ll help deliver the perfect ceremony for a beautiful couple.
By choosing a Civil Celebrant to conduct your ceremony you have the freedom of choice in deciding upon the location, helping you turn your romantic dream into reality. There are countless options; from a country house, to a favourite pub, a local park, a beach or even your parents’ back garden.
I’ll visit and work closely with you and your partner to discuss your ideas and dreams to create a unique and personal ceremony. Whether you want a completely non-religious ceremony or want to include a few religious elements, I’ll make your day a special one to remember.
You can choose your own location, inside or out, and decide when you want the ceremony to take place. You are free to choose your own vows, readings, music, poetry, theme and guest participation, in fact anything you desire to make your day perfect.
In England and Wales however you must be legally married first, which can be achieved by having a basic ten minute ceremony in your local Register Office and only requires the two of you and a couple of witnesses to attend. Once the formalities have been completed you are free to enjoy the ceremony of your dreams. Read more here.
Wedding of Andrew and Vicki Busby by Jolly Films.
Handfasting
Wiccans and Pagans have embraced handfasting as a part of their wedding ceremony a commitment for "as long as love shall last." A handfasting ceremony can be tailormade to suit the couple. Initially it was originally meant to be more like an engagement period, where two people would declare a binding union between themselves for a year and a day. In essence it was a trial marriage to give the couple the chance to see if they could survive marriage to each other. After a year goes by, the couple could either split as if they had never been married or could decide to enter permanently into marriage.
The Handfasting Ceremony
There are many variations of the traditional handfasting. After you both declare your intent to enter into this union, your hands are clasped and fastened together with a cord. The handfasting knot that is tied is a symbolic representation of oneness between the couple. In a show of unity, they become bound to each other.
Stonehenge & Other Stone Circles
The ancient wonderful Stonehenge in Aylesbury or Castlerigg (Lake District), Rollright (Oxfordshire), Avebury (Wiltshire) are all open access and wonderful places for a ceremony.
I work closely with a wonderful team of spiritually gifted people to deliver your dream ceremony at one of the most beautiful locations in the country. We have access to the inner circle at Stonehenge creating the perfect sunrise or sunset, from here we can deliver your handfasting or vow renewal ceremony. Click here to explore the locations available.
Celebrate Your Marriage With Vow Renewals
There's no wrong reason to renew. Perhaps you've made it to 2, 5, 10, 25 or 50 years together and you want the world to know you'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Maybe you want to reaffirm your commitment to each other after a rough period in your relationship. I’ll work closely with your to create a wonderful ceremony that reflects your special day.
Civil Partnership
I specialise in providing same sex ceremonies designed to reflect the special bond and commitment you feel for each other.
With a civil ceremony you can have the dream day you want and not what you are told you can have.
Your ceremony will be bespoke written to both of you as individuals, it will be personal - using words which are of special significance and meaning to each of you.
Your ceremony can include poems, songs, readings from family and friends, even blessings can be included if you wish. Non-religious, multi-faith or part religious can all be included and respected. You have the total freedom to design the format of your special day. Maybe you wish the ceremony to be held somewhere very special to the two of you, or in a garden, hotel, farm or beach? It’s your choice.
You can choose your own location, inside or out, and decide when you want the ceremony to take place. You are free to choose your own vows, readings, music, poetry, theme and guest participation, in fact anything you desire to make your day perfect.
In England and Wales however you must be legally married first, which can be achieved by having a basic ten minute ceremony in your local Register Office and only requires the two of you and a couple of witnesses to attend. Once the formalities have been completed you are free to enjoy the ceremony of your dreams. Read more here.
