Ceremonies
If you have found yourself looking at my website you are probably planning a special event in your life. Whether it be a wedding or partnership ceremony, renewal of vows, a naming ceremony or any special milestone in your life, you may be searching for someone who can offer you a truly bespoke and unique ceremony to properly celebrate your day. If so then look no further, because here at the Chic Celebrant I offer ceremonies tailored specifically for you to make memories you’ll cherish forever.
Traditional or modern, serious or fun, a celebrant-led ceremony can be anything you want and wherever you choose - the only limit is your imagination!
It’s important you feel completely comfortable with your chosen celebrant, so I offer a free, no obligation initial meeting, where we meet at your home or a venue of your choosing, to get to know each other and help you decide if I am the right celebrant for your special day.
Weddings
Choosing a celebrant-led wedding gives you the freedom to really express yourselves as a couple and do whatever you’d like during your ceremony - the possibilities are endless! Choose your perfect location, be it a beach at sunset, the basket of a hot air balloon at 2000ft or maybe just your own back garden - it can be anywhere and anytime and you’re not limited to just licensed venues.
We’ll start with a brief initial chat on the phone where I can introduce myself and the services I provide, then if you’re still interested we can progress to a longer chat either online or face to face over a coffee, where we can get to know each other better and I can find out more about your likes and dislikes and what you’d like to happen in your ceremony.
If you then decide you’d like to engage my services as your celebrant:
I will write or help you write a personalised, unique ceremony script just for you
You can then make as many adjustments and suggestions as you want, so it’s a collaborative process where we work on it together but you have full control and the final say over what is included
You’ll benefit from my considerable experience and creativity - I can help with suggestions for poems, readings, music and even writing your own vows
If required, I will attend and officiate at any rehearsal for the ceremony with yourself and others
I can provide a commemorative certificate and a keepsake copy of your script if you want one and a personalised copy of your wedding vows to each other
I am very flexible when it comes to the location of your ceremony - although I am based in Harrogate and the North Yorkshire area I am more than happy to travel further afield to attend your chosen venue.
The legal bit
It is important to understand that a celebrant-led wedding ceremony, while truly special, is symbolic only and not legally binding - you will still need to separately register your marriage or civil partnership with the correct authorities, usually in the form of a civil or religious ceremony. Most people choose to do this at their local registry office or church in front of witnesses only or just their closest friends and family. Although this can be done at any time I’d normally recommend that you get the legal part out of the way before your main ceremony, which can then be treated as a formalisation and celebration of the union. I have extensive professional experience in this area and can guide you through every step of the process.
For more information please follow the link https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships or drop me a line to discuss further.
Other ceremonies
For all ceremonies, I offer a brief initial chat followed by a longer conversation to find out what you would like in your chosen ceremony. After this it is a collaborative process writing the script for your special day, and I offer advice and support throughout. I will attend any rehearsals you may wish to do prior to your celebrations and come the big day I will of course be there to officiate as your chosen celebrant!
If you would like to know more about any of the ceremonies and the services I offer, please drop me a line!
Renewal of Vows
Say “I do” all over again! Whether you have chosen to renew your vows for a particular reason, such as a special anniversary, or whether the time is just right, a vow renewal can be a beautiful way to celebrate your existing marriage and reaffirm your commitment to each other in front of family and friends in any way that you wish.
Naming Ceremonies
Naming ceremonies are an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional Christening and are perfect for celebrating the arrival of a new-born or to welcome adopted children or stepchildren into your family. Or if you are changing your name, having a re-naming ceremony is a fantastic way to recognise this important milestone in your life with those who have supported you on your journey.
Prices
I charge:
£550 for a wedding ceremony
£300 for renewal of vows and naming ceremonies
Travel
Travel within a 30 mile radius of Harrogate is included in the price of the ceremony. Additional travel over this mileage for face to face meetings, rehearsals and ceremonies will be charged at 45p per mile.
Other
Additional costs may also apply if you want me to source any special items for your ceremony.