What do we get with a celebrant that we wouldn’t get with a registrar?
We get to know you throughout your planning and guide you from the moment you book until the big day; a registrar usually meets you shortly before the ceremony. Your script is written from scratch to reflect you, rather than prescribed by law and the same for everyone. And we only take one wedding a day, so if things run late, we won’t be watching the clock.
So we can really get married anywhere?
Yes, as long as you have permission. Celebrant ceremonies aren’t restricted to licensed venues (though we’re very happy at those too). Your back garden, the family farm, your favourite restaurant, a beach, by the river… the possibilities are endless.
Our family say it won’t be the same separating the legal bit. How can we convince them?
To borrow from our lawyering days: did you celebrate when you signed the contract on your house, or when you moved in? The legal bit can be as low-key as you like, and you can save your vows and rings for your proper ceremony.
Can we have a themed wedding?
Absolutely! Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll research away. Anything from a few little references to a full-blown themed wedding with costumes. (We once matched a Dungeons & Dragons theme. No wizard outfit. Probably.)
Will you liaise with our other suppliers?
Yep. We arrive at least an hour early to check in with you, the venue and any planner, and we’ll tip off the photographer about any surprises. We have loads of industry contacts if you need recommendations, and we always work alongside any on-the-day coordinator.
Can I throw in a surprise for my partner?
Oh yes! If you’re sure they’ll love it, tell us privately and we’ll work it in. We’re great at keeping secrets.
We want something different but don’t know where to start!
That’s part of our job. We’ll sit down with you, get a feel for you as a couple, look at ideas you’ve collected and take it from there.
There are two of you. How does that work?
Subject to availability, take your pick! You have access to a male and a female celebrant, or you can have us both together.
Where are you based?
The beautiful seaside town of Aberystwyth, but we love a road trip. Local travel is included; there’s a small extra charge for anywhere further afield.
Do you do symbolic rituals?
Only if you want them! Handfasting, unity candles and sand ceremonies, or something more unusual like cocktail making or tree planting. Or we can invent a brand-new ritual just for you.
If it’s not legal, why can’t a relative do our ceremony?
In short, they can! But we’re professionally trained, certified and fully insured, we have our own equipment, and you can rely on us not to get merry before the ceremony.
We’re of mixed faith. Can the ceremony reflect us both?
Yes. As independent celebrants our own beliefs don’t come into it. We can include as many or as few traditions from each of your faiths as you like, or create a new one that represents you both.
Can we really include anything we want?
Within the limits of your venue (and the law!), anything goes: a family singalong, a flash mob, a group toast. But a celebrant ceremony doesn’t have to be wacky. If you’d like something traditional in an unlicensed venue, or just more freedom with your vows, that’s totally cool with us.
Will we see the script before the big day?
Up to you! Some couples read the full draft; others prefer a running order so the words are a surprise.
Can you do Welsh or bilingual ceremonies?
Yes! Nia is a fluent Welsh speaker and Huw is an advanced learner, so anything from a few words to a ceremony entirely in Welsh.
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