FAQs
I’m more than happy to chat with you should you have any questions about any of the celebrant ceremonies I offer. However, have a read-through of the frequently asked questions, as you may find the answer here.
General FAQs
How far do you travel?
I cover Wiltshire, Hampshire and East Dorset predominantly but it is always worth us have a conversation if your venue is outside of these areas.
What sort of venue does the ceremony have to be in?
The ceremony can be held in any venue you choose as long as they hold the type of ceremony you are asking for. If you need help with recommendations or to find a suitable place to hold your wedding, vow renewal, baby naming ceremony, funeral or memorial, please get in touch. Celebrant-led funerals are predominantly held in crematoriums, celebrants are unable to lead funeral services in churches or other religious buildings.
How much will a ceremony cost?
Prices vary depending on the ceremony type, length and location. It’s best to speak to me to discuss the cost and you can get in touch with me through my contact page.
Baby Naming and Welcoming Ceremonies
What age does the baby need to be?
It’s completely up to you! You can hold your baby’s naming or welcoming ceremony when your baby or child is any age.
Can you do an adoption welcoming ceremony?
Of course. It’s a great opportunity to bring people together to welcome an adopted child or step-children into a family or community. It’s a chance for parents or family members to declare a commitment to their child or confirm a special relationship.
Funeral and Memorial Services
Can I choose a non-religious funeral service with you?
As a celebrant, all of the funerals and memorials I conduct are semi-religious or non-religious. You can choose no religious elements at all.
Alternatively, if you do want to include religion, you can bring in any part of any faith, including Paganism and Buddhism. We can work with whatever religious elements you want to include so you create a service exactly as you wish.
Can the service still be traditional?
One advantage of working with a celebrant is that you can create a funeral or memorial exactly how you want it to be. If you would like to work in all the traditional elements of a service, we can do that. We’ll work closely together to make sure it is exactly as your loved one would have wanted.
Wedding Ceremonies
Do we still need to get officially married?
As a celebrant, I cannot legally marry a couple. This must be done by a registrar in advance of the ceremony.
Do you conduct elopements?
Yes! If you choose to get married, just the two of you, I can help you in exactly the same way as I would with any other type of ceremony.
Do you do handfasting rituals in ceremonies?
Absolutely! Whatever elements of any type of ritual you wish to include, we can work in. I can even suggest some rituals that you may not be aware of.
What type of wedding ceremonies do you conduct:
• Destination Weddings: These ceremonies can be held wherever the couple choose, including on a beach, in a garden, or any other location that the couple chooses.
• Elopement Weddings: These are weddings that are held in secret, with only the couple and the wedding celebrant in attendance.
• Themed Weddings: These are weddings that have a specific theme, for example Boho, Gothic, Fairytale, even Medieval.
• Handfasting Ceremonies: This is an ancient Celtic tradition where the couple’s hands are tied together with ribbons or cords to symbolise their union.
• Commitment Ceremonies: These are ceremonies that celebrate the commitment between two people. They can be held for same-sex couples who cannot legally marry.
Vow Renewal
How long do we have to be married before we renew our vows?
There are no hard and fast rules about when you can renew your wedding vows. It can be when you reach an important milestone: 10, 20 or 25 years. Alternatively, it can just be because you want to celebrate your marriage at any point. Some people even renew their vows on an annual basis!