The Wedding Ceremonies
We currently offer two options for a full wedding ceremony - Platinum Bespoke and Gold Standard - which will include the legal formalities if required and we also offer a simple ceremony with the Silver Legal option.
To enable us to include the legal marriage you will be required to give notice and obtain your Marriage Licence from the Greffe for which they will make a charge. Notice can be given from twelve months before your wedding day and we are recommending that you complete the meeting at the Greffe to obtain your the marriage licence around six weeks ahead of the date.
For a more informal ceremony an affirmation may be suitable however this would not include any legal marriage.
An overview of each of the ceremonies is provided below and we can arrange a no obligation meeting to chat through the options after which you can decide if you would like to go ahead.
With dates being reserved up to three years ahead it's never to soon to get your date into our diary. We are happy to pencil in multiple dates while you are finalising your arrangements and will contact you if other requests are received for those dates.
PLATINUM BESPOKE CEREMONY - A totally flexible ceremony with your unique personal love story if you would like to have this included. It also allows for all parts of the script to be personalised or amended. We expect these ceremonies to be completed in 25- 30 minutes
Inclusion of two readings of your choice from extensive samples provided or your personal selection. These can be read by guests or your celebrant.
Suggestions for wording of your personal promises or the choice to write these in your own words.
Your choice of an ‘I do’ question and the wording for the exchange of your wedding rings with the option to write your own.
All elements of the ceremony to be tailored to your requirements.
Inclusion of additional elements such as handfasting or candle lighting and options such as parental support for the bride and groom.
The personal 'story so far' written for you by your celebrant.
A ceremonial certificate if desired in your choice of design which can be signed by up to six additional guests including any children under the age of 18 who cannot be legal witnesses.
Reading cards in your choice of design for the bride and groom and anyone performing a reading at the ceremony
Matching place cards for the key guests seating.
A meeting with your celebrant to discuss the ceremony which will include gathering the information for the ‘story so far’ if this is to be included.
Rehearsal at the venue during the week ahead of the ceremony.
Use of our portable speaker for music during the ceremony.
Option to choose your celebrant subject to their availability
GOLD STANDARD CEREMONY - this provides a beautifully structured ceremony lasting around 20—25 minutes
with some opportunity for personalisation through readings and personal promises.
Your choice of two readings from a selection of 25 that can be included in the ceremony. These can be read by guests or your celebrant.
Suggestions for wording of your personal promises or the choice to write these in your own words.
Your choice of an ‘I do’ question and the wording for the exchange of your wedding rings.
Standard wording for opening words of welcome, thoughts on marriage, giving of the bride's hand, support of guests and closing words as provided by the celebrant.
A ceremonial certificate in a standard design for signing by the two legal witnesses.
Reading cards in our standard design for the bride and groom and anyone performing a reading at the ceremony.
Standard design place cards for the key guests seating.
Rehearsal at the venue during the week ahead of the ceremony.
Option to choose your celebrant subject to their availability.
Use of our portable speaker for music during the ceremony (subject to availability).
Option to upgrade to include the bespoke stationery designs
SILVER LEGAL CEREMONY - A short ceremony of around 10 minutes which can include personal promises suitable for couples wishing to complete the legal formalities in a location of their choice.
Suggestions for wording of your personal promises or the choice to write these in your own words.
Your choice of an ‘I do’ question and the wording for the exchange of your wedding rings.
Standard wording for opening words of welcome, giving of the bride's hand, and closing words as provided by the celebrant.
A ceremonial certificate in a standard design for signing by the two legal witnesses.
Reading cards in our standard design for your promises.
Standard design place cards for the key guests seating.
Use of our portable speaker for music during the ceremony (subject to availability).
Option to upgrade to include the bespoke stationery designs.
ESSENTIAL CIVIL CEREMONY - just the basic legal declarations completed in a few minutes with the minimum fuss.
If you have your own ideas and want to do things your way and the only thing missing from your plans is the
legal formalities that are required which can only be done by a registered Civil Celebrant then our Essential
Civil Ceremony could be the answer.
Your celebrant will arrive at the ceremony location around 30 minutes before the time shown on your
marriage licence. At the appointed time they will request that the required declarations are made and the
Marriage Return Form is signed by the couple and two witnesses over the age of 18. The celebrant will then pronounce you are married if you wish and after a few words of congratulation they will leave the location.
This option can be used so the legal formalities can be completed ahead of a celebration conducted by a friend or other individual.
AFFIRMATION CEREMONY - a commitment ceremony without a legal marriage.
Standard wording for opening words of welcome and thoughts on love, marriage and relationships and closing
Choice of one reading from a selection of 25 that can be included in the ceremony to be read by the celebrant or a guest.
Your own wording for promises to make to each other – samples will be provided for guidance if required
Selection of wording for the ‘I do’ question and ring or gift exchange.
Reading cards for the bride and groom and anyone performing the reading at the ceremony in a standard design.