Your wedding ceremony, your way
Bespoke, hand-written, and all about your love
The beauty of my Celebrant-led ceremonies is that they are a truly personal reflection of the two of you as a couple, saying what you feel to each other - rather than words you are told to say - and in a venue and at a time of your choice.
"I just wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate our amazing celebrant!..."
"I just wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate our amazing celebrant! I found Claire last minute and I’m so glad I did. She made our day - she made our service! Claire worked so hard to personalise it and tailored our union perfectly! I will not hesitate using Claire again for family events. Claire you were wonderful thank you again from The Rees’ xxx"
When we work together...
...I’ll be creative, relaxed and utterly in love with your love, so, by the time we get to the big day, you’ll see me as a professional friend officiating your wedding – not a stranger appointed on the day - enabling you both to relax, enjoy and absorb your wedding ceremony.
Testimonials from other wedding couples...
...a snapshot of some of the lovely feedback I've had from my couples
Mrs. & Mr. W
"Our sweetest amazing Claire, we just would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU! What an AMAZING ceremony! We're still crying!!!! 😠Happy tears! YOU made our day the BEST! everyone was amazed by you and saying how fantastic you were!!!!"
Mini Ceremonies within your wedding service
Handwritten, bespoke, imaginative and delightful
I can craft for you a mini ceremony after I learn about your background, cultural or religious influences, important people in your lives and what you'd really enjoy having included (by the way, wedding photographers l-o-v-e them!)
We can do whatever you like, but a few examples are: Sand Ceremony, Handfasting, Cocktail Mixing Ritual, Secret Letter Exchange....the list is endless!
Below is an example of a Candle Lighting Ceremony.
The Mothers light individual taper candles
Beginning of the Wedding Service
The couple take the two candles and light the large candle which represents their new married life together
After the vows and ring exchange
The candle then becomes the centrepiece of the Top Table and then goes home to be lit on special occasions
Top Table and then pride-of-place at home
Reel
Highlights from a Country Barn Wedding featuring a Love Story, Unity Candle Mini-Ceremony and readings
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It was very important to this couple to include family members into the this service, and so both of their mums and their baby got involved in their special day, too
Want to get the most out of your wedding budget?
Celebrant-led weddings can be held anywhere - not just a venue with a wedding licence!
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Demand outstrips supply
Not all venues suitable for weddings have a marriage licence as it's a complicated and costly process.
Celebrant-led weddings don't need a licence
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Wedding Wish List
Get more off the 'wish list' and onto the 'it's happening list' with the money you could save by thinking beyond licenced venues
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Strict laws for Registrars
Registrars work regulated hours and are tight on time. Also, there are strict laws about food & drink, as well as religious or spiritual references in the presence of a registrar
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Added advantages
As well as potential budget savings, celebrant-led weddings can be held anywhere, at any time with the complete freedom to make the ceremony utterly unique
Let's chat
- Claire Vickery -
Professional, independent celebrant
I offer a free consultation, either in person if you’re local or via a video call if it’s more convenient, so that you can get to meet with me and ask questions before making any decisions. After our meeting I’ll follow up with a proposal and summary of what we have discussed. I will then hold your date for 7 days from the date of our meeting. I’ll pop you a reminder 24 hours before this expires and if I don’t hear back then, I’ll simply release the date.