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Are your wedding ceremonies legally binding?                                                                                                                       At the present a Celebrant led ceremony is a symbolic ceremony therefore not legally binding.   For your marriage to be legally binding you would need to book in with a Registrar, apply for a Notice of Intention to Marry (this must be done 29 days before your legal marriage) and then book a day when you do the legalities.  The cost is between £35 and £42 per person.   You will need 2 witnesses on the day and this can be anyone who can witness your signatures.

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 Why aren’t your wedding ceremonies legally binding?                                                                                                The Wedding Laws in England haven’t been changed in thousands of years, originally made in 1753 and then updated in 1836.  Pre the 1836 Act all wedding ceremonies had to be formal public ceremonies that had to take place in a church or chapel of the Church of England.   The 1836 Act introduced civil marriage (registry office weddings) and allowed non-conformists and Catholics to marry in their own places of worship, this formed the basis of “modern regulations”.   In 2013 there was an amendment to the law which introduced Same Sex Couples.   However, it has now been recognised that couples don’t want the restrictions of a Registry Office or Church wedding, they want their day to be all about them, and rightly so!  As you are reading this it is being considered in our Law Courts to change our Wedding Laws that will give couples a voice and a choice and greater freedom.   This will reduce costs to couples, allow more choice for venues and even include legal weddings to be held in a wide range of outdoors such as;  a private garden to include a couples back garden, a beach, a forest, by a lake and many more. Your wedding will be more relaxed and not clock watched, if someone’s late, unlike registrar led, we can wait.  Weddings led by a Registrar, can only take place in licensed venues, the cost of the licence is obviously passed on to couples booking the licensed venue.   By removing restrictions on where ceremonies can take place can only reduce costs to couples getting married.   These law changes will also make the process of getting married less complicated.

 

How personalised can my ceremony be?                                                                                                                            Your ceremony, your choice.  You will have your say on every aspect of your ceremony.  If you want a mix of religion or non, songs, family members being involved, pets being involved, a little dancing if you wish (however my dance skills are very limited to a little shuffle) the choice is ALL yours.  Be creative, there are no restrictions, your ceremony, your choice.

 

Can we choose our vows?                                                                                                                                                          Yes personal vows are encouraged,I  can help you write them or even write them for you with your guidance if you wish.

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Do you do same sex/blended family ceremonies?                                                                                                             Of course, I proudly celebrate all love stories.

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How many meetings do we have before the ceremony?                                                                                                     As many as is needed for me to really know you and for you to be fully confident in me.  By the time of your ceremony, I will know your heart and you will feel like family to me.

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How do you work on the day?                                                                                                                                                  I arrive early to be sure your day runs perfect, I greet your guests,  and after  I stay as long as you need me.

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What happens if plans change or it rains?                                                                                                                             I’m flexible and experienced, if something changes I’ll adapt and keep everything running smoothly.

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How long long does a ceremony take?

Funeral ceremonies are 25 minutes (set by crematorium),  All other ceremonies run from 20 minutes to 45 minutes though this can be adjusted to suit your vision.

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Can the ceremony be religious,non religious or somewhere in between?

Of course.  Your ceremony can be completely religious, non-religious, spiritual or a blend, whatever feels right for you.

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Can we include cultural traditions or rituals?

Absolutely, I love incorporating cultural traditions, family customs or symbolic rituals such as handfasting, sand ceremonies or unity candles.

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Can family or friends be included?

Yes, Readings, music or special roles for loved ones is highly recommended.  You can even include a family pet if you wish, pet dogs as ring bearers are very popular.

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Do you attend the rehearsal?

We can have a rehearsal if you would prefer to practice,  I always suggest a rehearsal of handfasting to ensure smooth tying of the knot.

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What if you are unable to attend on the day?

In the very unlikely event of an emergency, a trusted, fully trained and professional backup celebrant would be arranged.​

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