FAQs

A very good question! Quite often people have their wedding and registration simultaneously but this doesn't need to be the case. If you register your wedding with your local council, it allows you to have the ceremony you want, wherever you want.

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Importantly, with me as your civil celebrant you are free to have the ceremony or occasion you want - not the bog standard delivered from a script. There is no limit or rules to follow, we can create something personal and fun!

Yes I am. I am trained by the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants which means I am able to meet your needs. The fellowship train celebrants across the UK and promote and encourage professionalism in their members. Their motto is "Your Choice, Your Voice, Your Ceremony."

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You can visit their website here.

No it isn't. As mentioned, weddings or other ceremonies don't have to contain all the legal stuff. You can do this separately and then have a ceremony that you want, wherever you want.

Many couples I have worked with have arranged their marriage to be registered with their local council (registry office), allowing them to choose a venue where they can use the services of their choosing.

Almost anything! I am not affiliated with any religion or organisation. However if you want to include something inspired by spiritualist or religious roots, I am happy to do so.

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I love being creative so if you have an idea for a ceremony then I am more than happy to help bring this to life!

Weddings & Civil partnerships - approx £400. This would include our initial meeting, writing of your ceremony, redrafts to your satisfaction where needed, a rehearsal and my services on the day.

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Naming ceremonies - approx £250. Includes our initial meeting, writing of the ceremony, redrafts and the day itself.

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Bespoke ceremonies - variable, depending on the occasion. Please drop me a line for more information

I am based in Brighton, East Sussex. However, I am not limited to this area and indeed, have performed ceremonies all over the country. If you location is more than a few hours away from Brighton, this would typically alter my package to cover travel expenses. Please get in touch and we can discuss further.