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Once upon a Time...
Planning a Commitment Ceremony? Congratulations! You’re about to begin a new chapter in your shared story, one filled with promises, hopes and all the adventures still to come.
Your Happy Ever After deserves a Ceremony of Distinction without restriction; one that reflects you as individuals, celebrates your shared values and tells your story, YOUR way, because you only get one chance to write this chapter - there are no do-overs. I'll help make it personal, make it meaningful and make it unmistakably you...
If you’re legally getting married or entering a Civil Partnership, simply take care of the necessary legal formalities with your Register Office, then let’s get this story started!
Setting the Scene for your new Story
Woodland Weddings
Spiritual and Sacred
Spiritual and Sacred
Spiritual and Sacred
Spiritual and Sacred
Spiritual and Sacred
Timeless Elegance
Spiritual and Sacred
Rituals and Blessings
Rituals and Blessings
Spiritual and Sacred
Rituals and Blessings
Relaxed & Intimate
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Relaxed & Intimate
Pets & Paw Prints
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Relaxed & Intimate
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Party Atmosphere!
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Fabulously Flamboyant!
Shared Promises
Destination Weddings
Destination Weddings
Destination Weddings
Destination Weddings
Destination Weddings
Little Ones, Too!”
Destination Weddings
Little Ones, Too!”
Faithful Friends
Destination Weddings
Little Ones, Too!”
"There are no words really that can do justice to the way Emma speaks, she painted the most beautiful picture of us; the thoughtful way she honoured our Scottish heritage was perfect for us, Our Wedding ceremony was fabulous! More than we could have ever hoped for"
More than one way to tell your Story!
Big Beautiful Weddings
Big Beautiful Weddings
Big Beautiful Weddings
Whether you want traditional or modern, if 'Go big or go home' is your mantra for life, then a big beautiful Wedding might be the perfect setting for your new story
Micro-Weddings
Big Beautiful Weddings
Big Beautiful Weddings
Big on style but with a smaller guest list, for couples who want to invest their budget on an incredible venue, cuisine, decadent detailing or an amazing destination
Elopements
Big Beautiful Weddings
Elopements
Modern Elopements are beautiful, intimate ceremonies, just for the two of you or shared with a handful of loved ones. Perfect for couples who want something deeply personal, private and completely their own.
Minimonies
Civil Partnership
Elopements
A Minimony, usually smaller on numbers, is a paired down, shorter mini Ceremony, perfect for those who want a simple start to their shared book of life
Renewal of Vows
Civil Partnership
Civil Partnership
Renewal of Vows Ceremonies often mark a special anniversary, but they can also celebrate overcoming life’s challenges, symbolising your enduring or renewed commitment to each other all over again!
Civil Partnership
Civil Partnership
Civil Partnership
‘Traditional’ Marriage doesn’t suit everyone. Civil Partnerships offer another way to formalise and recognise your commitment, while providing greater legal and financial security than simply living together.
"Emma is the warmest hearted and passionate speaker and drew us in instantly. Stories of togetherness, challenges, and love conquering all, warmed our hearts and blew our minds, we laughed, we cried, there was even clapping at the end!"
Handfasting Ceremonies
Handfasting is a beautiful Celtic unity ritual, believed to be one of the oldest known ceremonies, where a couple’s hands or wrists are bound together to symbolise their commitment - quite literally, ‘tying the knot’. Each coloured tie carries its own symbolism and blessing, adding meaning to the union.
Rooted in Celtic, Wiccan and Pagan traditions, Handfasting can incorporate the elements of earth, air, fire and water, symbolising your connection to nature, the circle of life and your enduring bond. Today, it can be adapted beautifully into any Celebrant ceremony, whether you’re marking a wedding, commitment or another meaningful union...and if it looks familiar, you’re not imagining it! Handfasting has featured in both Braveheart and Game of Thrones, perhaps helping bring this ancient yet wonderfully romantic ritual into the modern spotlight.
Handfasting Ceremony - Celtic Services
“Emma calmed my wedding day anxiety instantly! She was warm, reassuring and knew exactly what to say. Our mini handfasting ceremony which she included was beautiful, personal and completely US! It meant the world to us!”
The Legal Bits
Love the idea of an Independent Celebrant-led Ceremony? Join the club!
For a Marriage or Civil Partnership to be legally binding, you’ll still need to complete the formal legal registration process. But there’s no need to pay for a full Registrar-led ceremony too.
Simply opt for a basic Statutory Registration to take care of the legal paperwork, then have the Celebrant Ceremony you’ve always dreamed of... your way, your style, your day.
Make It Official: 3 Steps...
1. Give Notice
You’ll need to give legal notice of your intention to marry or form a Civil Partnership. This can be done up to 12 months before your ceremony, and you must give at least 29 days’ notice. You’ll need to attend an appointment, provide the required documents and have your ceremony venue confirmed.
2. Complete the Legal Registration
Book a simple legal registration with your Register Office. Your marriage or Civil Partnership will be legally registered in the presence of a registrar and two witnesses. For a marriage, the required legal vows must be exchanged; your rings, personal vows, readings and all the meaningful details can then be saved for your Celebrant Ceremony.
And that's it! The legal bit is done...
3. Now we can concentrate on the bit that makes it yours. Your story, your promises, your people and a Ceremony of Distinction with absolutely no restrictions.
This information is subject to change. You must speak to your local Council Register Office for full and current details and to establish your nearest Register Office that offers basic Statutory registration.
Can’t legally marry on the day?
Not a problem! Register Offices often offer limited midweek appointments for the legal registration, so many couples choose to complete the legalities a few days before or after their big day. Others do it weeks, months or even years before, or afterwards, so you can still have the beautiful, personal ceremony you want, where, when and how you choose, because your ceremony should fit around your story - not the other way around.
Does your Celebrant need to say you’re legally married (or not)?
Nope!...unless you want them to, but as every couple considers their 'actual wedding or commitment' to be the date they have their Celebrant Ceremony, rock their wedding outfits, and light up the dancefloor at the after party, most couples dont feel the need to mention this at all. Afterall, the Ceremony itself (rather than the legal form filling) is where the real magic happens and that is the date that everyone remembers and celebrates