Many people are still unsure about the role of a Celebrant, and how this differs from the role of a Registrar. Look at FAQs to find some answers to your more specific questions… A Registrar is a government official, responsible for keeping legal records. A wedding ceremony performed by a Registrar must take place in a venue licensed for marriage, using specified contractual wording to legalise the union. Religious / spiritual content is not allowed in a registrar wedding ceremony. A Celebrant is an independent individual who is trained in providing you with a custom-made ceremony designed to celebrate any ‘right of passage’ in a way that is personal to you, without legal obligation or government restriction. There are very few limitations as to what can be included in a Celebrant wedding/commitment ceremony.

The basic plan starts at £650. This includes the initial meeting and any subsequent meetings, providing ceremony ideas including suggested readings, poems, and vows, ceremony creation, and edits, rehearsals, officiating on the day itself and providing you with a professional copy of your ceremony. There are many additional factors that can increase the basic cost – please look at the Ceremony Package Prices for more information. One thing to note is that I am very transparent with my fees.

I do weddings, civil partnerships, renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies, and elopements.

Is my Celebrant Wedding Ceremony legally binding? No. You will need to register your marriage in a Register Office before or after your Celebrant wedding ceremony in order to make your marriage legally binding. This is a very simple and cheap process and I can advise you about this when we speak.

You will need to give notice at your local register office and arrange to have a ‘Statutory Ceremony’ to legally register your marriage. This is the ‘admin’ part of the process and does not need to be treated as a formal ceremony.

Not necessarily. Most couples do prefer to register their marriage before the Celebrant Wedding Ceremony. However, if you would prefer to register your marriage afterward, that’s OK too.

No. You can do this any day before or after your wedding day at any register office in the UK. You do not need to have a registrar attend your Celebrant Ceremony or be present at your venue. Often, it is cheaper to register your marriage at your local register office on a weekday, rather than at your venue.

Yes. A Celebrant Wedding Ceremony is not a legally binding ceremony. It is about celebrating your love and relationship in a way that is special to you. If you wish to confirm your commitment to each other without legal ties, then that’s not a problem.

Not at all! Signing the register is simply signing the legal paperwork behind the marriage. The most meaningful part of your wedding will be when you stand up in front of your family and friends and say your vows together and declare why you have chosen to commit to each other as partners for life. Trust me, I am yet to have met a couple who felt anything otherwise!

Yes! I am proud to offer Wedding Ceremonies for any couple of any sexual preference or gender orientation.

No. The content of a Celebrant ceremony is not restricted to any culture, faith, or religion. If you wish to also incorporate a cultural or religious tradition into your ceremony, you can.

Anywhere you wish! Your venue does not need to be a licensed wedding venue as your ceremony is not legally binding. Just be sure to have permission from the venue owner before you invite all of your guests.

Yes. Indoors, outdoors, on a beach, at the park, by a lake, up a tree, in the forest, on a mountain, in your own garden, at the zoo, on the train… The options are endless. It may be wise to have a backup plan for wet weather though!

I will officiate your ceremony on any month, day, and any hour you choose.

Yes. Celebrant ceremonies often involve symbolic ceremonies such as Handfasting, Unity Candles, Sand Ceremonies, Jumping The Broom, planting flowers or trees… etc. OR if you prefer not to have a symbolic ceremony, that’s fine too! When we meet I can provide you with some ideas for inspiration.

Yes. You can include as many readings as you wish – whether religious or non-religious, silly or sentimental. You can even invite a guest to read one out for you, or to write something personal. I will provide you with lots of ideas and inspiration for readings and poems when we meet.

You can include as many songs, music, or hymns as you like, and can choose to play these either on a PA System or have live musicians, it’s up to you! I will provide you with lots of ideas and inspiration for music when we meet. Please note though that you are responsible for providing your own PA System and music, and for the booking of any live musicians on the day.

Yes! You can do this yourself, or I can help you. Your vows can be as sweet, silly, or sentimental as you wish. You will have unlimited contact and guidance from me throughout the whole process to offer help if you need it.

Not if you don’t want to. You’re welcome to use traditionally recognised wedding vows if you prefer, or simply have no vows at all – it’s your wedding, your way!

I want you to feel as comfortable as possible on your wedding day. You can read the vows yourself, or repeat them line by line after me, or simply say “I do” – whatever you prefer.

Yes. I will ask you if there is anyone you would like to give mention to when we meet, and you may wish to include a photo or keepsake on a nearby table.

Yep. No fuss, no fluff. Your ceremony can be as simple as you want it to be.

Certainly! Your ceremony is about you and your personal style. I pride myself on being open minded to your ideas, no matter how crazy, quirky, or unusual they may seem!

A typical ceremony will usually last anywhere between 20 – 40 minutes, depending on how many readings and songs you choose to include, and whether you wish to involve a symbolic ceremony.

You can wear whatever you like! Most brides choose to wear a traditional white wedding dress for a wedding ceremony, but there are certainly no rules. Whether you choose to wear something traditional, or something more informal is up to you. I even welcome fancy dress!

I will typically wear something smart and comfortable, and appropriate for the occasion. If you are working on a very specific theme for your wedding, I will even be happy to consider alternative options to meet your requirements.

For all marriage and commitment ceremonies, I will meet with you several times before the day to discuss your plans in full. If you cannot meet in person, we can meet over Zoom instead.

Yes. For all weddings, I will offer to hold a rehearsal with you either a few days before the wedding, or on the day itself. Depending on the ceremony location this may come at an additional expense to cover travel.

People encounter many changes throughout their lives and we often wish to commemorate our individual rites of passage in our own unique ways. I will work with you upon request to provide bespoke ceremonies for all occasions which are important and personal to you, including; birthdays, anniversaries, baby blessings, naming ceremonies, funerals, and memorials, moving home, coming of age, retirement, divorce, or anything else which you wish to commemorate.

I predominantly offer my services to the areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. However, I am always willing to consider enquiries from further afield, although please note that a travel expense may be added.

Yes! I am always willing to travel overseas to assist with a destination wedding abroad. Contact me directly to discuss your plans and destination, and I will provide you with a specific quote based on your intended location.