The City Celebrant

Creating Memorable Moments Together

If there were absolutely no limits, what would you do with this one incredibly important event? Well, the ceremony itself and how you craft it is completely in your control, and it is, limitless. I am here to help you unleash your imagination. That doesn’t have to equate to ‘going big’. We can do that, and with style. But we can also go small. Together, we can create unique and memorable moments that honour your partnership. With a blend of heartfelt storytelling, personal touches, and attention to detail, I am committed to crafting classic and contemporary ceremonies that reflect the team that is ‘you two’.

Creating a Seamless Narrative

My experience lies in structing television programmes, taking the different sequences and putting them in order so that they have a beginning and an end, a narrative. Then we add the music, and the bells and whistles. We build the layers until we have something no one can turn their attention away from.

Ceremonies Tailored to Your Vision

Your wedding day will be all about you. But you may want to have family and friends involved in the central event at which your love is spoken. Readings, music, symbolic actions that everyone can partake in - that may be the vibe you’re looking for. Alternatively, you may have decided on something far quainter, smaller, shorter. I thrive on creating ceremonies that mean so much. Meeting all your needs, addressing all your fears. Let’s get this right together. I’m already looking forward to getting to know you both.

Navigating the Details

Legals - this sometimes causes confusion. Celebrants don't deal with the legal part of marriage. This is done at the register office and you’ll need two witnesses. Lots of couples choose to do this the day before their ceremony. Essentially, your guests won't know the difference. Because you still walk down the aisle, exchange vows, have your first kiss, all in front of those you love. Most importantly the venue can be of your choosing. Your wedding celebration ceremony conducted by a Celebrant doesn't have to take place at a licensed wedding venue. I can explain more and help you with further info when we chat.

Planning – so much excitement in this phase! Tell me about how you work, what makes you laugh together, and what you both consider important in life.

Making You Happy – what will you think of what I put together with the notes that I take? I can’t wait to share the ceremony script and tinker around the edges with you.

The Day, the day – I will make sure everything we’ve discussed and agreed upon is ready, so you don’t need to worry about a thing so that you can concentrate solely on enjoying your truly significant moments that will last a lifetime.

Renewal of Vows

Marriage for some can be such a strong partnership, a meeting of minds and a life threaded together; a union that sees many ups and downs over many years. For many it’s a union that, long after the initial wedding day, still provides excitement, support and wonder. Years on, some married couples like to reaffirm their commitment to each other in a personal and unique ceremony to which they can invite and involve loved ones. Lots of couples like to celebrate an anniversary with a ceremony where they can once again say some special words, play some meaningful music, have family read some poetry or prose and above all, have some fun. If you’re thinking about renewing your vows, give me a call. I’d love to hear all about your journey so far.

Commitment Ceremonies

Sometimes couples don’t wish to marry, and that can be for a variety of reasons. But they may feel that their relationship has reached a point when they want to show their commitment to each other in an intimate ceremony, either on their own or in front of family and friends. Such events can be very touching and full of love. I can help you curate a ceremony drawing on your story together and the promises you’d like to make to each other as you continue into your future.

Naming Days

There are many that are unaware of the joy a naming ceremony for a child can bring. Often a child has a name by the time you get to this point but in the absence of a christening, baptism or other religious ceremony some feel they’d still like to mark their special one’s entry to the world and to the family, to life.

Personalised Welcome for Your Child

A ceremony like this can be anything you’d like it to be. The pleasure is all mine, as we’d talk about how you’d like to celebrate and welcome your baby. Family can be involved too. Perhaps a family member would like to say a few words. Perhaps you have a special passage from a book or a poem of note that you’d like them to read. Those who sadly can’t be present can be remembered too.

Promises and Symbolic Actions

Typically, at the heart of the ceremony, parents will make promises to the child, along with Godparents, or those who have been chosen as supporting adults. We can also involve other children. There are some lovely actions we can do with them that have symbolism running through them. It can be a fun and ever so touching ceremony that can be as informal, or formal as you desire. It can be in your home, or a venue of your choice. Often, it’s assumed that gatherings such as this are for babies. But the choice is all yours. Perhaps if it is a baby being welcomed, or an adopted child, either way we can give siblings their time to shine too. The possibilities are endless.