Your Day, Your Way!
Celebrating life past, present, and future, as well as everything in between.
My role as a Celebrant is to bring your story to life by creating a personal and bespoke snapshot of a person, or a couple's remarkable lives, in a non-religious ceremony, to celebrate and share with your family, friends and loved ones, with professionalism, grace, care and attention to detail and with a little, or a lot of humour.
As your Celebrant, I shall offer you a service for you to be proud of. You can find out about all the services I offer by clicking the button below:
What is a celebrant?
If you're planning a wedding, a funeral, or even a naming ceremony, you’ll need someone to lead the event in a meaningful and personal way—that’s where a celebrant comes in!
A celebrant is a professional who creates and leads ceremonies that celebrate important life moments. What makes them special is that they can tailor the ceremony to be completely personal, including spiritual and entirely non-religious elements, depending on what you want. They focus on making the occasion unique to you and your beliefs, rather than following a strict script or religious tradition.
Now, how does a celebrant compare to a registrar or a priest?
Registrar – A registrar is a government official who legally records births, deaths, and marriages. If you’re getting married, a registrar can conduct a simple legal wedding at a registry office or licensed venue, but their ceremonies tend to be quite standard. You must have a registrar if you want your marriage to be legally recognized (unless a religious official is authorized to do it).
Priest (or religious leader) – A priest (or a vicar, imam, rabbi, etc.) leads religious ceremonies within a particular faith, following the traditions and teachings of that religion. If you want a church wedding, for example, a priest will include prayers, blessings, and religious vows.
Celebrant – Unlike a registrar, a celebrant does not have the legal power to marry you (so you would need to sign the legal paperwork separately, usually with a registrar). But unlike a priest, they don’t have to follow religious rules—they can blend different traditions, include personal stories, and even add fun or creative elements to the ceremony!
So, if you want something legally binding and official, you need a registrar. If you want something religious, you’d go to a priest. But if you want something truly personal and flexible—whether that’s romantic, funny, heartfelt, or unique—a celebrant is the way to go!
Would you like help figuring out if a celebrant is the right choice for a specific event? Please get in touch and I will gladly give you any advice I can.
