Frequently Asked Questions

These days, many weddings cross cultural divides and whilst the couples don’t want to choose a specific religious service they may still want some traditional elements to be incorporated. 

In conversation with you and your partner we can include readings, Hymns, prayers, poems and traditions/rituals such as hand-fasting or lighting a unity candle whilst also including some funny anecdotes or jokes.

I am Scottish but now based in East Staffordshire. I will happily cover the UK and beyond. I will travel anywhere for love. No location is too near or too far if it’s the right one for you, however please be aware fees will vary for long distance travel or travel expenses may be incurred.

Fee Structure, from:

  • Naming Ceremony: £300
  • Wedding, Renewals: £550
  • Master of ceremonies individual quote to individual event  
  • Wedding/Event Planning: individual quote to individual event 
  • Funerals: £300

To legally marry in England, couples who have a Celebrant ceremony will need to register their intent to marry with the local registry office and book an appointment to sign the legal documents. This usually involves a short, approximately 15-minute simple service which includes signing the marriage licence and saying the legal ‘contracting’ words in front of 2 witnesses. To reduce stress, it is advised this is done a few days before your service but can also be done afterwards if you prefer.

Exchanging rings and vows is also not mandatory during this process and those choosing a celebrant wedding celebration usually save these for their ‘personalised’ big day.

I can assist you in this process or you can consult with your local registry office to find out the steps you need to take in order to become legally married. Once completed, couples are free to enjoy and include anything they like at their wedding ceremony.

Absolutely, including family or friends in any ceremony will help ensure it is unique and personal. For Naming’s, Weddings and Renewals they can often add the fun anecdotes that have your guests in stitches or for Funerals they can often tell stories of fun and special times that even those close have not heard before.

Don’t worry though as it is my job as the Celebrant to ensure that all anecdotes and memories being retold don’t end up embarrassing anyone, well at least not too much!

Absolutely, I take great enjoyment in planning same-sex/LGBTQ+ ceremonies.

In the past I have created unique ceremony layouts that do away with the ‘who walks down the aisle first’ type of question and helps include family and friends more intimately in the whole service. 

This is where a celebrant can create something very special and over the years, I have seen a number of ‘Best women’ and male ‘Maids of Honour’. Creating fun, extremely colourful and truly joyous events are my specialty.

I encourage all my clients to write their own vows.

Personalised vows allow you to express your love, commitment, and promises to each other in your own words. Some couples choose to write their vows together, while others prefer to write them separately and surprise each other during the ceremony. For the less confident I will work with them to create the funny or emotional vows that they want for their special day.

It is important to remember that writing your vows is a personal choice and not a requirement for a wedding ceremony.

If a Eulogy, I support the immediate family to draft their own remembrances, wherever possible. I then support them in creating, editing and rehearsing their eulogy as well as undertaking the full ‘service planning’ and delivery.

Would you like to contact me?

You can contact me by using the form below.  You can also call me 07415 031987 or if you prefer you can email me by emailing [email protected]