Wedding and Vow Renewals
A Wedding Ceremony
If you are looking for a totally unique wedding, I may be the celebrant for you! I take time to get to know you as a couple and understand your hopes for your ceremony. If you are not yet sure what you want, I will help you explore what is possible. At the end of the process, you can be sure that the wedding ceremony we design together will be created around you both and what matters to you.
I will support you whether you want a mostly conventional ceremony with few personalised touches or are determined to throw the rule book out completely. Either way, I will write a bespoke script that honours what is important to you. It is your ceremony, and it would be my pleasure to help you bring your vision to life.
Do you want your children or family pet to play an active role in the ceremony? No problem. Do you want to include some words or music that reflect your cultural or faith background. That would be lovely. We can include rituals, such as a ring warming or sand ceremony. I have a large repertoire from which you can choose , which we can discuss when we meet.
There are many advantages to having your wedding or commitment ceremony led by a celebrant. Not only is the ceremony unique but there are also fewer restrictions on the location. A celebrant led wedding venue does not need to be licensed. You just need permission from the land / venue owner, so your ceremony can be held pretty much anywhere. This flexibility means you have a wider choice of beautiful North East settings or destination locations.
Legalities: I can guide you through the process that applies where you live for a legal marriage certificate. It will entail you booking a simple Registration of Marriage appointment to make legal declarations in front of at least two witnesses and a registrar.
A Vow Renewal Ceremony
A vow renewal is perfect way for you celebrate and reaffirm your love as a couple. Whether an intimate renewal of vows or a celebration bringing all your family and friends together, we can make it joyful.
Couples decide to have a renewal of vows for lots of reasons. Perhaps you didn’t have the wedding ceremony you hoped for, or one so good you want to do it all over again. It could be that you have gone through a life changing experience together and want to celebrate the strength of your bond. Maybe you have reached a big milestone anniversary, even though some said you would never last. I would love to talk through your motivations with you and write a script that captures everything you want from your vow renewal ceremony.
A vow renewal has individuality written all over it. If you have children and grandchildren, you may want them to have roles in your ceremony. It is your day to celebrate the personalities, quirks and traditions that make your family unique.
Prices and Packages
A Bespoke Ceremony
It would be my honour to create a bespoke wedding or vow renewal ceremony with you. I will collaborate with you on each element of the script ensuring you have a completely personalised experience. The level of input and direction you will have can add to you feeling completely at ease as you celebrate your love and declare your commitment.
This package from £700 includes:
Several planning meetings with you before the ceremony (face to face or online)
A questionnaire as part of getting to know you
A bespoke ceremony script, including personalised readings and symbolic rituals
Communication throughout the process by telephone, email or WhatsApp
Revisions and changes whilst preparing the script
Liaison with key event suppliers to ensure a seamless experience
A rehearsal, if required
Attendance at and delivery of the ceremony
Travel within thirty miles of South Shields - if further, travel expenses may be necessary. Additional transport required (boat, train, plane, etc) will be charged accordingly.
Optional commemorative certificate and presentation script.
A Pre-scripted Ceremony
I understand there may be reasons why you want the convenience and flexibility of a celebrant led ceremony, without personalisation. Perhaps you have already eloped and want a short ceremony as part of a reception on your return? Perhaps you dislike the idea of a bespoke wedding or vow renewal ceremony, but are happy to hold a ceremony for your loved ones? In these particular instances, we can discussed a pre-scripted wedding or vow renewal ceremony.
This package from £350 comprises:
A planning meeting before the ceremony (usually online)
A standard ceremony script
Readings you have chosen, either from a selection provided by me, or your own choice
Attendance at and delivery of a twenty minute ceremony
Travel within thirty miles of South Shields
Please note, any special add-ons, including a commemorative certificate or symbolic rituals will incur additional charges.