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A celebrant-led ceremony gives you freedom…
…enabling you to come together and mark a life event in a way that is unique to you, and your loved ones.
If you have always fancied a field, woodland or beach wedding, for example, then a celebrant-led wedding gives you that option.
More and more couples looking for something bespoke, creative, personal and authentically ‘them’ are choosing to go down this route.
So what is a Celebrant then?!
A celebrant is someone who can work alongside you in the run up to your life event and help you create something truly memorable and special.
They should be your helpful confidante and planning-buddy-extraordinaire during the preparation phase; and ‘hold your hands’ on the day itself too.
Celebrants are known for loving their work. (I certainly do!) You can read my 5* reviews on FACEBOOK
Once you’ve chosen the right celebrant for you; you can see them as your warm, friendly, stress-busting ceremony-buddy!
What sort of occasions might a celebrant-led ceremony be used for?
Many new parents like to acknowledge the arrival of a new baby, but might not feel comfortable with a traditional christening. Using a celebrant provides families with the option to do it in exactly whatever way best suits them. See NAMING CEREMONIES
Similarly, families may wish to use a celebrant to conduct a funeral, or celebration of life event. This ceremony will be created in line with the values and beliefs of their loved one. It may, or may not, include elements of ‘traditional’ funeral services, depending on their wishes. See CELEBRATION OF LIFE »
“I just want to say thank you on behalf of myself and my family, for your faultless service last Thursday. We were very happy with how everything went and your assistance leading up to the funeral. Everyone said it was a very uplifting service so it seems we achieved our aim. I have no hesitation in recommending you if the occasion ever arose.”
Wedding couples looking for a ceremony that is uniquely about them and their relationship together, will often choose a celebrant-led wedding.
(Please note that a separate register office visit will be required to legalise your wedding).
An independent celebrant can also help with events such as a renewal of vows, or a divorce/separation healing ceremony, or something else entirely. The opportunities are limitless.
Professionally trained, independent celebrants
Some celebrants will have been trained by an organisation such as the Foundation of Professional Celebrants, (which is the organisation I myself have trained with). They should be experts at creating bespoke ceremonies suited to any event.
Using an independent celebrant can be a great way of incorporating multiple beliefs, faiths or viewpoints into one ceremony.
Oprah Winfrey said, “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” And I couldn’t agree more. I love helping people mark key moments in their lives and am passionate about what I do.
Celebrant for London, South East and South West England
I conduct ceremonies of all types across London, the South East and South West. This includes Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and beyond.
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