A few common questions

A celebrant-led wedding ceremony is bespoke, personal, and deeply meaningful — but it isn’t the legal part of marriage.

The legal paperwork is completed separately through a registrar office. Many couples choose to think of this simply as the administrative side of getting married.

You can complete the legal part either before or after your celebrant ceremony — there’s no right order. What matters most is that your wedding day, the moment you gather and make your promises, feels exactly as you want it to feel.

And if being legally married isn’t important to you, that’s absolutely okay too. Some couples choose a celebrant ceremony simply to mark their commitment — heart-married, without the paperwork.

There’s no pressure either way. We’ll talk it through gently, so you can choose what feels right for you.

Almost anywhere you choose.

Because a celebrant-led ceremony isn’t limited to licensed venues, you have the freedom to marry in a place that feels meaningful to you. That might be somewhere traditional — or somewhere completely unexpected.

A beach, a garden, a field, a boat, a favourite pub, a big top, or somewhere that simply feels like yours. What matters most is that the setting supports the feeling you want for the day.

Absolutely.

Children — whether young or grown — are very welcome to be part of your ceremony if that feels right for your family. This might be through readings, shared promises, symbolic moments, or simply being present in a way that feels comfortable for them.

And if children do what children do and things unfold a little differently on the day, that’s completely okay. I adapt calmly in the moment, so everything continues to feel relaxed and natural.

That’s very kind of you to ask.

Just still water for me — nothing with bubbles until after the ceremony.

Yes — if there are religious elements that are meaningful to you, they can absolutely be included.

Your ceremony is shaped around you, and it’s important that it reflects what you believe and value. For authenticity, I don’t personally lead religious components myself. However, you’re very welcome to invite a friend, family member, or faith representative to take part, and I’ll thoughtfully weave this into the ceremony so it flows naturally and respectfully.

We’ll talk it through together and find a way that feels balanced and true — honouring your beliefs while keeping the ceremony calm, inclusive, and personal.

A unity ceremony is a symbolic ritual that represents the joining of two people.

These moments are often gentle, creative, and personal, and can be woven into your ceremony if they feel meaningful to you. Examples include sand ceremonies, wine or tea rituals, creating an anniversary capsule, tree planting, or handfasting.

There’s no obligation to include one — they’re simply an option if you’re drawn to marking your union in this way.

Handfasting is an ancient Celtic tradition with pagan roots, where the couple’s hands are gently bound with ribbon or cord to symbolise their union. It’s where the phrase “tying the knot” comes from.

Some couples choose a single cord, while others invite friends or family to add their own. In some ceremonies, couples are asked whether they wish to be bound for a year and a day, for as long as love lasts, or for a lifetime.

There’s no right choice — only what feels right for you.
And yes, I have a real soft spot for handfasting.

You don’t need to have everything decided yet.

And you don’t need to know exactly what your ceremony will look like.

Most couples arrive here with a feeling rather than a plan — a sense that they want something personal, steady, and meaningful, but aren’t quite sure how to shape it yet.

That’s completely okay.

This process is unhurried. We take it step by step, allowing space for reflection, conversation, and clarity to emerge naturally. There’s no pressure to perform, decide quickly, or get it “right”.

Just time, care, and guidance — so your ceremony feels settled, thoughtful, and truly yours.