A celebrant registrar or registrar works for the council and provides the service where your marriage is legally registered (everyone needs to do this). You’ll select your date and time slot and choose from the set words available. You can select what’s called a ‘2 plus 2’ (you two plus two witnesses) and attend the registry office for this. (You do not have to exchange your rings at this point and can save this part for your celebrant led wedding if you prefer).

You’re unlikely to be able to choose your registrar and may not meet them until the day of the service. It will cost somewhere between £50 and £100 depending on when you live (in Norfolk, Monday morning is the cheapest but you’ll need to book it well in advance!).

If you choose to have your legal marriage at your venue, two registrars will attend and the fee will be different depending on the day, time and where it is so you should check the details about this with them. It’s unlikely you will be offered support regarding your vows or other elements you want to include so be mindful that you’ll need to do those bits yourselves. Yours won’t be the only ceremony in their diaries that day so you’ll need to stick to time!

A celebrant is someone you will choose, possibly months before your wedding, who will get to know you both to create your ceremony, tell your love story and include any personal elements you like. I will arrive at your venue an hour or so beforehand to check in with you and any other people involved, including your photographer for those perfect photos you’ve planned to have captured. I will create a bespoke ceremony, reflecting everything you want, with the romance, the laughter and the memories you want included. With the freedom to create any type of ceremony you’ve imagined, a celebrant can make your day the most memorable one to cherish.

You can have this ceremony wherever and whenever you like (provided you have the landowner’s permission) so if a field or some woodland is what you’d really like, you just need to ask them to get the go ahead! Regardless of the time you want to hold your ceremony, there will be no constraints with a celebrant so you won’t have to pick a time slot-you can have your wedding whenever you like! I won’t have another ceremony on the same day either-if you engage me, I will be entirely focused on yours!

There are a huge number of celebrants to choose from…you’ll only know if you like them by getting in touch with them and seeing if they float your boat. You’ll be under no obligation until you decide to engage them. If you’d like to get to know me as your potential celebrant, please do get in touch; let’s book a call and take things from there.

Yes I am. Whilst I identify as she/her, regardless of how you identify, who you choose as your partner or what your religious persuasion is, I will respect your views and ensure whatever your chosen ceremony is, it’s a reflection of you.

Well, anywhere! Although I’m based near Norwich in Norfolk, your ceremony could be anywhere in this country or abroad. Mileage is free within a 15 mile radius; further than this will be charged at 45p per mile. (I’ll ensure you are clear about any mileage or travel costs beforehand).

Absolutely! There would be additional travel and overnight expenses for any ceremony held abroad and I would need to set aside 2 or 3 days depending on where it is and how long the travel time is so I am at your venue in plenty of time. All this would be made clear in my fee which will be bespoke based on the location.

A humanist celebrant is entirely non-religious so will not incorporate any form of religion in your ceremony. Regardless of my religious views, whatever yours are, I am happy to include any aspect of them in your ceremony, even if it there are more than one!

Oh yes I am! I’m both…I trained with the International College of Professional Celebrants and I also have the NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy in the UK.

Weddings start at £725 for my Ivory Package which includes:

· Our initial meeting where I’ll be getting to know the two of you, your love story and what you’d like your wedding to look and feel like.

· 2 further meetings which can be in person, in a coffee shop or somewhere you feel comfortable, or over zoom/google meets (particularly if one or both of you are currently overseas).

· Support with creating your vows so you can exchange exactly what you want to say to each other, with printed keep sake vow cards for the ceremony.

· Creating a bespoke and personal wedding ceremony.

· Changes to your script that you may want to make so you’re completely happy with the final version.

· Online rehearsal

· Liaising with your wedding coordinator, venue and photographer, making sure we’re all on the same page for your special day.

· Early arrival at your venue to check in with you and introduce myself to any other key people.

· Ensure everyone is settled and welcome your guests (with any key instructions you want shared) before you both take your places.

Silver package £770 is everything in the ivory package but including:

· A commemorative certificate to be signed during your ceremony

· A symbolic ritual such as a handfasting ceremony, (this does not include the silks or cords) a sand unity (this does not include the sand and vessel) or a ring warming/blessing.

· A rehearsal at your venue.

Funerals are £225. Ash scattering/interment is £80 (or £50 if I have conducted the service).

Naming ceremonies or vow renewals start from £350

Other ceremonies can be quoted for on an individual basis (for example, pet funerals, business openings or anything else you’d like to celebrate!)

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