The Pembrokeshire Celebrant

COUPLES

Weddings  ~  Civil Partnerships  ~  Renewal of Vows  ~  Commitment Ceremonies  ~  Elopements

Pembrokeshire – Carmarthenshire – Ceredigion – Will travel further afield.

Have you always wanted to get married or renew your vows under the stars, on a beach, among beautiful gardens, beside castle ruins, or at your own home? Then an Independent Celebrant is the choice for you.

Religious and civil ceremonies (Registrar-led) can feel very limiting for some couples, which is why they turn to a celebrant-led ceremony that is personal, flexible, and as formal as you’d like.

With no templates, or ‘tick-boxes’ to follow you have complete creative freedom to have your day where you want, when you want, and in the way you want.

Couples Ceremonies

Testimonials

Couples
  • Charlie & Mo

    We really want to thank Ruth for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. It is quite hard to put into words how happy, impressed and touched we were by Ruth’s ceremony, but we had the most fabulous time on the day, and all those days leading up to it were made so much better thanks to the amazing Ruth. The whole experience from beginning to end was great, she reassured us when we needed it, guided us, inspired us and, quite simply Ruth really saw us, both as individuals and as a couple, meaning the ceremony she created for us was exactly right. When we first met we knew that Ruth was something special, and we knew we wanted her to help us make our day, and she certainly did that (and then some!). We really couldn’t have asked for more. So thank you Ruth. All of our guests really enjoyed the ceremony, and I’m pretty sure every single one of them shed a tear of happiness during it, some barely stopped the whole way through! With such a mixed bag of guests, to have every single one of them singing their praises to how good the ceremony was is no mean feat! We also needed to implement translations of our service into the day, and with Ruth’s help we were able to achieve this seamlessly and in a way that didn’t disrupt or leave anyone feeling left out. There’s really nothing more to say other than thank you! And if you are reading this review and wondering about starting a conversation with Ruth about your own ceremony, DO IT! You will not be disappointed.

    Charlie & Mo
  • Daniel:

    My wife and I recently chose Ruth as our Celebrant for our most special day at the start of May 2024 in Nevern, Pembrokeshire.
    We could not have been happier with our choice!

    Our wedding was to be the most intimate and special day with just close family in attendance and from the get go we knew we didn’t want a normal wedding. Having decided to get married in a different County and not at a licensed venue we began exploring our options and this is when we found Ruth.

    From the initial contact call and thoughout the entire preparations to the day itself, and even afterwards, Ruth was exceptional. She put us both at ease, taking the time to get to know us as a couple, and our journey but also as individuals, and this had a way of helping us feel able to open up to her.

    The great thing about a Celebrant service is that it is so much more personal, bespoke and unique, helping to create something so much more special!

    The service we wrote with Ruth’s expert guidance was just perfect and through all of our discussions she just Got Us!

    On the day she was there for us both, offering guidance and support, and she performed our service beautifully. You could tell she genuinely cared about making sure she told our story with as much passion as possible.

    If you’re reading this and thinking is a Celebrant service for us, ask yourself if you want something personal, unique, and special for your wedding, and if the answer is yes, (why would you not), then take the time to reach out to Ruth.

    The only thing left to say is she made our day, and I know it would not have been the same without Ruth being part of it.

    Daniel:
  • Rachel:

    We were incredibly blessed to have Ruth perform our beautiful wedding ceremony in Pembrokeshire last month. Our wedding was very intimate, with just our immediate family, and Ruth went out of her way to ensure that each of our guests were involved in the ceremony, creating such beautiful memories for us all.


    From our very first call, Ruth was professional and full of great advice and support, but made us feel very relaxed and it was clear just how passionate she is about her work. We loved how much she got “us” from our initial call and this shone through our beautiful ceremony.


    We couldn’t have asked for any more, it was absolutely perfect!
    Thank You Ruth.

    Rachel:
  • Isabel:

    Ruth made our ceremony perfect, she goes above and beyond to make it exactly how you wish. You can tell she’s passionate about her job which shows in all the hard work she does. Highly recommend

    Isabel:
  • Tom:

    We chose Ruth for our wedding ceremony a few weeks back now and she made the day perfect. She made people laugh and cry with her words and the effort she put in was 110%. Everyone made comments to us after the ceremony about how amazing she made it and how personal it felt. I would highly recommend Ruth to anyone. Again words can’t thank you enough for making our day so special.

    Tom:
  • Chloe & Matt:

    We had the absolute pleasure of having Ruth as our wedding celebrant, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. From the beginning, Ruth understood our desire to have a ceremony that celebrated our relationship alongside our faith. She took the time to meet with us both together and separately, carefully crafting a narrative that encapsulated our journey, our feelings for each other, and the deep meaning of our love.

    Ruth’s warmth and kindness were evident throughout the process. She was a tremendous help, not only in writing a heartfelt ceremony but also in handling logistical aspects, such as providing a PA system for our music. Her ability to manage every detail with grace was truly impressive.

    One of the challenges Ruth had to handle in the moment was to do with our excited dog – the ring bearer – who was so excited she couldn’t resist letting out some high pitched cries. Ruth addressed the situation with such humour and poise, turning what could have been a distraction into a memorable and heartfelt moment.

    We are so grateful to Ruth for her incredible support, professionalism, and the personal touch she brought to our wedding. She made our special day truly unforgettable, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a celebrant who is not only skilled but also genuinely caring and adaptable.

    Thank you, Ruth, for making our wedding ceremony perfect!

    Chloe & Matt:
  • Ceri & Udara:

    Ruth was a celebrant for our wedding in July 2024 and I honestly say it was the best decision we made. The ceremony was better than we could have ever imagined, so personal, many tears were shed in the room! Ruth made sure she got to know us well as a couple and that showed through the ceremony. On the day she was great, calmed everyone’s nerves and made sure everyone knew what they were doing! We very highly recommend.

    Ceri & Udara:
  • Abby & Simon:

    Ruth did our ceremony on Saturday 3rd August and I can honestly say what a fantastic lady. When I first met Ruth, instantly she was friendly, kind-natured, and just so lovely. She worked with us over a few months and put together the most beautiful ceremony for our wedding day.

    We have had so many compliments regarding Ruth’s presence, professionalism, and how great she was. Ruth made us feel at ease the whole time and nothing was ever too much to ask for.

    If you are looking for a celebrant I would highly recommend Ruth! Thank you so so much for giving us the most perfect day we could have wished for! Ruth really listens to what you want and has fantastic ideas, she really is fantastic at what she does. We cannot thank you enough.

    10/10 perfect!

    Abby & Simon:
  • Menna & Conor

    What an absolutely beautiful ceremony we had. Ruth made our day so special and personalised our ceremony so well. If you want something a little different and very personalised for your ceremony I completely recommend Ruth. With me and my wife not being big on being the centre of attention. Ruth made sure our parts were short and sweet while creating a beautiful story of our life together for everyone, leaving in surprises for both of us too.

    She spent time with us together and individually to create our story and understand what we loved about each other and it was so special to hear these words at that time. This was beyond what I could have expected. Thank you so much, it was a day to remember!

    Pic of me and the couple
  • Sarah & Tom

    When I first spoke with Ruth, I actually had 2 other celebrants lined up to chat to, to see who would be the best fit. However following our initial chat, I knew Ruth was who I wanted for our big day, so cancelled the other meetings. I’m so pleased I made that decision, Ruth made the whole process both fun and super easy and the big day went perfectly with everyone commenting on how lovely the ceremony was. I genuinely couldn’t have asked for more, I highly, highly recommend!

    Sarah & Tom
  • Christina & Sam

    I found Ruth online when planning our wedding and I am so glad I did!! As soon as I spoke to Ruth I was drawn in by her lovely friendly nature , not to mention her witty sense of humour which me and my husband love!! Not only was she a fantastic celebrant, she also basically acted as our wedding coordinator which kept me calm on the lead up to our wedding. All our family and friends complimented her lovely words during our ceremony, would highly recommend!!

    Christina & Sam
Wedding celebrant for all occasions

Couples can be mixed faith, no faith, interfaith, spiritual, secular, humanist, same-sex, mixed-sex, traditional, or modern – for a truly heartfelt ceremony, all you need is love.

You have absolute creative freedom. Your ceremony is written with you and only you in mind. I will take the time to get to know you and help and guide you to craft a celebration which does your love justice. 

Currently, Celebrant-led ceremonies are not legally binding in the UK, although there are many people campaigning for them to become so and the legislation is being reviewed. But don’t let this put you off! There is a really simple and cheap way of having the ‘legal bit done, then having the ceremony you want – where you want, when you want and in the way you want.

Look at the document How To Legally Register Your Union to see how easy it is to overcome this.

Have a look at the downloads to find out about my pricing and what you can expect from me, some great ideas to make your day even more memorable, and how to ‘tick the legal’ box for your union.

Pricing

Basic Package – £650

  • Initial phone/zoom call
  • Couples Package with ceremony ideas, readings, poems etc
  • Home visit to discuss your ideas, venues, and format and to gather your stories
  • Ceremony creation – which can be edited/amended as many times as you need
  • Further phone/zoom calls to finalise arrangements
  • Liaison with the venue
  • Practice if required
  • Officiating the day itself
  • Providing you with a Ceremony Package and Certificate on the day

Additional Extras

  • More complex bespoke ceremonies may cost more
  • Video or picture compilation
  • Mileage to venues if outside of Pembrokeshire
  • Overnight stays if required
  • Travel and accommodation costs if overseas

WHAT NOW…?

Take a look at the FAQ’s. If there are any that I haven’t covered, please get in touch.

If you would like to arrange a no-obligation initial chat (usually over Zoom), please do fill out the contact form. It is important that you choose the right Celebrant for you, so having that initial chat will determine whether or not we would be a good match.

Services

FUNERALS & MEMORIALS

Funerals & Memorial Services

NAMING

Babies ~ Children ~ Adoptees

Contact Me

Ruth Harris

Qualified Independent Celebrant

NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy

Funerals, Couples & Naming

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