LET'S TELL Your story
Your wedding day can be one of the only occassions you manage to get everyone who is important to you in the same room. I design ceremonies that bring everyone into your story, so you can all celebrate together. You can find out how this works, along with some frequently asked questions below.
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Collaborating with me, you will both get to shape every aspect of your ceremony to your own tastes and personalities. It can be as serious or as silly as you like; noisy and jubilant or serene and thoughtful. It can include all the highlights of your story (and the worst bits too if you want!) The only thing that's set in stone about the ceremony I write is that you'll both feel it represents you fully.
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In many cases, it can take a village to get a couple aisle-ready. Your friends and family have supported you both unequivocally for years. They kept you hopeful in your search for each other, they calmed your nerves for your early dates, and they've celebrated with you as a couple countless times. If you want the people who are important to you to have roles in your ceremony then together we can find ones that fit, whether that's with readings, performances or symbolic acts.
how it works
If you're a couple looking for someone to write or help write a ceremony script for your loved one to perform on the day...
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I can help you! Writing the script is my favourite part, and I'm happy to work with you or the person who will perform the script to put something beautiful and unique together. We can agree on a process and price that works for everyone.
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Fill out this form with a bit about you, your situation and any questions you have, and I'll get back to you via email.
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If you're writing a script to perform at the wedding of a loved one, and have gotten a bit stuck...
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I can help you! Putting together a ceremony script is tricky, and I can support you with the structure and tone to make sure it's perfect.
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I can review an existing draft or I can write a first draft for you to work from. We can agree on a process and price that works for you.
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Fill out this form with a bit about you, your situation and any questions you have, and I'll get back to you via email
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If you're looking for a celebrant to write and perform your ceremony on your wedding day, before you decide...
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Fill out this form with a bit about you and any questions you have, and I'll get back to you via email
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We can then arrange a chat over Facetime or Zoom, where we’ll get to know each other. You can tell me about your wedding plans and ask any more questions. This will help you figure out if I’m the right celebrant to perform your ceremony - it's an important decision!
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Then, if and when you decide to book, you'll need to pay a deposit to hold the date.
To book me to write and perform a wedding script, the all-inclusive price is £600. This includes:
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A big chat (in person if possible, and maybe over a coffee or a pint!) of at least an hour around 3 months before the big day, where I’ll ask you both a whole load of questions to form the ceremony script
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Full design & creation of your ceremony, in close collaboration with both of you
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Unlimited revisions of the script based on your feedback
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Advice & guidance on all aspects of your ceremony from the moment you book eg. figuring out tricky venue layouts
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Support selecting your readings, music, any symbolic acts, and writing your vows, if desired
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A wedding rehearsal at an agreed location, if you'd like to have one
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Delivery of the ceremony on the day
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A presentation copy of the script, which you'll receive after the wedding
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My travel is included in the cost if your ceremony is:
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Within the Greater London area
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Within 20 miles of Chester
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Something silly that I think is important - I'll ask about your ceremony location/colour scheme to decide what I wear. I always want to make sure my outfit doesn’t clash with the bridesmaids', or that your pictures aren't ruined because I'm wearing a colour you hate! I rent an outfit for each wedding to reduce waste.
FAQs
Can you write a ceremony script for my loved one to perform?
Absolutely! I can write a script for someone else to perform in a few ways. I can meet with you (the couple) to write a draft script to hand over to the person performing it to put the final personal touches on it, or I can work with them directly to write the script.
Are you accredited/trained?
Yes, I'm accredited by Humanists UK in writing & performing wedding ceremonies. I trained in 2022, and Humanists UK regularly observe all their celebrants to ensure standards are high.
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Will the ceremony be legally binding?
Currently in England and Wales celebrant wedding ceremonies are not recognised as legal marriages. Humanists UK are working hard to change that, but right now you will need to have a legal ceremony as well as the ceremony we'll put together. Couples usually do this a few weeks or days earlier.
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What does it mean that the ceremony is 'non-religious'?
Humanist ceremonies are non-religious, so I won't include any religious readings or elements of worship. However, non-religious does not mean anti-religious. Humanist ceremonies are a place where everyone is welcome and celebrated. This means we can include cultural rituals (like Jewish glass smashing) and symbolic gestures (like ring warming) to reflect you as a couple. You can find out more about Humanism here.