WEDDING AND VOW RENEWAL CEREMONIES
Your love story deserves a ceremony as unique as you are
The moment you exchange vows should feel completely, authentically yours—filled with laughter, maybe a few happy tears, meaningful traditions, and words that actually sound like you. Not someone else's script with your names inserted. Not a rushed, impersonal service. Something real.
That's what I create: warm, personal wedding ceremonies that tell your story, honour what matters to you, and give you the freedom to celebrate exactly your way.
Why work with me?
As an independent celebrant, I'm not bound by registry office restrictions or religious requirements. This means:
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Complete freedom of location
Marry in a rustic barn with your guests staying over. Exchange vows in a woodland clearing surrounded by ancient trees. Celebrate in your favourite pub's beer garden. Say "I do" on a hilltop overlooking the valleys. If it's meaningful to you, we can make it happen.
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Your ceremony, your way
Include your dog as ring bearer. Write your vows as heartfelt promises or funny memories. Incorporate handfasting, jumping the besom, or rituals from your cultural heritage. Add live music, readings from favourite books, or moments that involve your guests. There are no rules—only possibilities.
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Truly personal
This isn't a template service. Every ceremony I write is built from scratch, based on your relationship, your values, and your vision. I'll get to know you both through thoughtful questions and genuine conversation, then craft a ceremony that sounds like you and feels like home.
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Relaxed and meaningful
My style is warm, genuine, and laid-back—but never at the expense of meaning. Your ceremony will feel comfortable and natural while still holding the significance and beauty this moment deserves.
Who I love working with
You might be the couple who:
- Has been together for years, maybe started as friends before falling in love
- Wants something personal and quirky with some traditional touches mixed in
- Values connection with family and friends over formality and fuss
- Appreciates locally sourced suppliers and authentic, natural aesthetics
- Loves the idea of a barn wedding, outdoor celebration, or intimate gathering
- Wants to include your pets in the proceedings
- Appreciates craft, authenticity, and meaningful details
- Wants guests to leave saying, "That was so them"
If you're nodding along, we're probably a great fit.
What's included in your ceremony package
I offer four wedding packages designed to suit different styles of celebration:
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Wildflower Package £450
Simple, heartfelt, and beautifully natural—perfect for couples who want something genuine and uncomplicated. We'll create a warm, meaningful ceremony that focuses on what matters most: your commitment to each other.
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Honeybee Package - £600
Your love story deserves to shine. This package includes a pre-wedding consultation where I'll get to know you both, a fully customised ceremony script with space for readings, stories, or symbolic moments, and my presence on your wedding day to deliver everything with warmth and confidence.
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Queen Bee Package - £800
The full bespoke experience. Everything in the Honeybee Package, plus a ceremony rehearsal so you feel completely confident and relaxed on the day, and a beautifully presented keepsake copy of your ceremony to treasure forever.
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Mini Bee Elopement - £320
Short, simple, and full of heart. Perfect for intimate celebrations with just the two of you (and maybe a handful of loved ones), delivered with all the personal touches that make your ceremony meaningful.
All packages include unlimited email support, coordination with your venue and suppliers, and me showing up ready to make your ceremony wonderful.
How we'll create your ceremony together
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1. Initial consultation
We'll meet for a coffee, video call, or phone conversation to get to know each other. This is your chance to share your vision, ask questions, and make sure we're a good fit. No pressure, no obligation—just a friendly chat about your plans.
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2. Planning and storytelling
Once you've booked, I'll send you a detailed questionnaire that helps me understand your relationship, your values, and what you want from your ceremony. Don't worry—it's actually quite fun! Most couples enjoy reminiscing about how they met, their favourite memories together, and what they love about each other.
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3. Crafting your script
I'll take everything you've shared and weave it into a bespoke ceremony script. You'll receive a draft to review, and we'll refine it together until it's perfect. Nothing goes into your ceremony without your approval.
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4. The big day
I'll arrive early to coordinate with your venue and suppliers, ensure everyone knows the plan, and then deliver your ceremony with warmth, confidence, and joy. My goal is for you to feel completely present and relaxed, knowing everything's in capable hands.
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5. Afterwards
You'll receive digital copies of your ceremony script, and I'll always be here if you want to mark future anniversaries or milestones together.
Symbolic rituals and special touches
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Handfasting
This ancient Celtic tradition involves binding your hands together with cord or ribbon, symbolising your union. It's beautiful, meaningful, and makes for stunning photographs.
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Jumping the Besom
Another Welsh tradition where couples literally jump over a broomstick together, symbolising the threshold of your new life as a married couple. It's joyful, unexpected, and gets your guests cheering!
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Ring Warming
Before you exchange rings, they're passed among your guests who hold them and offer silent blessings or good wishes. By the time the rings reach you, they carry the love of everyone present.
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Unity Candle
Light a candle together, symbolising two lives joining as one. You can involve parents or children in this ritual too, making it particularly meaningful for blended families.
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Personal vows
Write your own promises from the heart, or we can craft vows together that feel authentic to you. No pressure to be poets—just genuine words about your commitment to each other.
Beautiful locations across South Wales
I work throughout South East Wales and the surrounding areas, including:
- Monmouthshire (Abergavenny, Monmouth, Usk, Chepstow)
- Torfaen (Cwmbran and surrounding villages)
- Newport and the Vale of Glamorgan
- Blaenau Gwent
- Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
- Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)
This region offers incredible ceremony settings: rustic barns, elegant country houses, historic venues, woodland glades, riverside spots, and intimate spaces. I love working at independent and smaller venues where the focus is on personal service and authentic character.
What people say
I'm building my collection of wedding testimonials, but my training mentor Rosalind Miles said something that captures my approach:
That's exactly what I'll bring to your ceremony: attention to detail, emotional connection, and words that honour your unique love story.
Let's create your ceremony
Whether you're planning a barn celebration with all your favourite people, an intimate woodland elopement, or a joyful gathering in your back garden, I'd love to help you create a wedding ceremony that feels completely, authentically yours.
Your love story is unique. Your ceremony should be too.