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What is a Celebrant?
In the UK, a celebrant is a professional who officiates personalised ceremonies for significant life events, such as weddings, vow renewals, baby namings, and funerals. Unlike religious or civil officiants, celebrants are not bound by religious doctrine or legal restrictions, giving them the flexibility to craft ceremonies that are fully customized to the individual's or couple's preferences.
What is the difference between a celebrant and a registrar?
Registrars are employed by the local council to conduct legal ceremonies either within the council building itself, or in licensed venues. A registrar-led ceremony is usually brief and formulaic as there are certain components that must be covered during the ceremony to make it legal (therefore there is little room for personalisation).
Independent Celebrants are self-employed and have the freedom to create personalised ceremonies that don't follow a set template (unless you'd like them to) and can be conducted anywhere you choose. Quite simply, a celebrant-led ceremony is more unique, personal and flexible. Plus you'll choose and get to know your celebrant before the big day so there's a friendly and familiar face marrying you! :)
Feel free to get in touch if you have more questions (see my contact page)
Is a celebrant-led ceremony legal?
No. A celebrant-led wedding is uniquely personal, creative and highly symbolic ceremony, but it is not currently-legally binding. It allows you to have the ceremony you want, where-ever you want.
Couples in the UK would need to book their legal marriage in the registry office. I recommend you do a simple 2 + 2 service and most couples choose to do this before their main wedding.
Can I include a ritual in my ceremony?
Of course! The joy of a celebrant-led ceremony is that we can essentially do whatever you like! I'm always happy to give you ideas, or incorporate your own ideas into the ceremony
My partner and I are from different cultures/faiths/religions. Does this matter?
Not at all :) . We can embrace any elements of your culture, faith or religion that you would like, and can incorporate these into your ceremony. One of the joys of a celebrant-led wedding is that we are not constrained by any rules, so we can do it YOUR way. This could include any readings, prayers, music, rituals, traditions etc. that you choose.
Does the ceremony have to take place in a licensed venue?
No. The beauty of a celebrant-led wedding is that you can have the ceremony wherever you wish (although you are of course still very welcome to have a celebrant-led ceremony in a licensed venue).
Will you travel?
Of course! All my prices include travel costs up to a 30-mile radius of Totnes. After that all mileage is charged at 50p per mile.
Having a ceremony abroad? I’m your lady! Let's chat!
Can we write our own vows?
Of course you can! This is one of the joys of a Celebrant-led ceremony, and I encourage you to write your own as it really adds deeper meaning to your ceremony. I can offer you support and guidance if needed.
Can we sign a wedding-certificate in the ceremony?
This is entirely up to you! Some couples choose to sign a certificate and others choose not to.