Celebrant of Surrey - an Independent Wedding Family and Funeral Celebrant

19/07/2024

Freedom of speech, of expression, to love who you love and be able to celebrate it in any way you wish. That’s why I’m an independent celebrant.

I leave my own doctrine at the door and embrace the spirituality, faith, hope and love of the couple!

I’m in my 12th year as a celebrant. I’ve got international, national and regional recognition and I’ve been published left right and centre but nothing beats this!

Testimonies and thanks from the couple but also recovering messages from the guest 🙏🏼🥳🏆

-absolutely smashed it, a feeling I get after each ceremony . I do, as says, put my heart and soul into it

So I’m here for it

Book me!
hit me up with some dates!

20/06/2024

🌿✨ Alex & Beth ✨🌿

Bury Court Barn, June 15th, 2024

What an incredible wedding!

From the roaming band to the Italian-style food, every detail was perfect. A close friend played the violin, and touching speeches from Beth’s sister, (the maid of honour) added to the magic. A candle was lit for loved ones, making the ceremony deeply personal.

Their love story of “love at first sight” and their core values of connection and kindness shone through. I first met this amazing couple in a pub in Wimbledon Village, and their energy was infectious.

Despite the English weather doing its usual chaotic thing, our rehearsal at prepared us for everything. The venue’s stunning chandeliers, wooden beams, and long white fabric drapes created an enchanting indoor setting. And just in time for the canapé reception and photos, the blue sky appeared!

It was perfect! 💍✨

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19/06/2024

14/06/2024

Conversations that normally happen behind closed doors or even just in our own heads were had in a shared space.

Inspiration, insight, and information were shared, discussed, and developed.

Chaired by Vicci Massy, a bridal health coach, she invited a panel of women to join her to talk about matters of the heart—conversations of love and intimacy.

The panel included Maria Morice, a clinical s*xologist; Andrea from Relate Surrey, who specialises in s*xual psychology, family relationships, and children who need special learning support, as well as blended families; and myself—seeing the cycle of life from namings to funerals, weddings to divorce ceremonies, I witness relationships when they are most pressured.

Relationships affect your health and mental health. The learning and awareness emphasized how paramount a healthy relationship with ourselves—our morality, our s*xuality, and our bodies—is to finding balance in all other relationships.

It was a fantastic talk!

10/06/2024

It’s this week!

Add Thursday eve, 7.30pm, the mill studio Yvonne arnold to your weeks schedule! 🥳

The panel talk is this week! Think chat show style .. so you don’t have to get involved, you can sit back and feel heard and seen but you could also get involved!

The first of a series of talks hosted by Vicci Massey , this first one looks through the lense of s*x and intimacy, love and loss .

The panel is myself, through the lense of my celebrant work with life love and loss. We have Ali Mortimer as a Joy coach and a deep work on these subject . And we have as a clinical s*xologist working with women of all ages discover what they need.

It’s going to be uplifting , enlightening and insightful

We would love you to come along to this positive exploration of how a healthy relationship, in all things , is the key to happiness. We explore how to get there.

Book, come, connect 💕

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Enter the cosy ambiance of The Mill Studio in Guildford for an evening of profound dialogue and shared experiences at Spoken from the Heart: Conversations of Love & Intimacy. This captivating event invites women from all walks of life to come together in a safe and intimate setting to explore the mu...

03/06/2024

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A head of our love panel talk at Yvonne arnold please book tickets, come along next Thursday and give yourself a chance to win!

02/02/2024

The most extraordinary party

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I was lucky to have been invited to be part of the most amazing experiential and immersive wedding show last week and I just had to share some of the beautiful imagery from the catwalk show.

As the MC of the runway show I had an incredible view of some of the most exquisite and stunning dresses, makeup/hair looks and gorgeous models who brought everything to life for the event.

Tagging the entire team so can you are able to access the incredible talent behind the show.

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Assistant & Greeter
Venue .house
Photographer
Videography
Content Creator
Bridal Dress Boutique
Host
Wedding Design
Florals
Cakes
Stationery
Wellness Coach
360 photobooth
Canapés
Saxophonist
Magician
Welcome Sign
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01/02/2024

BEHIND THE SCENES

Last Friday I had the pleasure of teaming up with the masterminds behind for a wedding extravaganza.

It was everything a wedding show should be.

Filled with excitement, fun, energy and inspirational moments that left you dreaming of how they could be incorporated into your own big day.

Packed with some of the most creative talent in the industry, The Wedding Party was a hive of energy.

Swipe to see some of the action back stage!

So if you’re looking for the perfect match for your big day, then get in touch with these incredible contacts.

Go, go, go before they are fully booked!

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Hair & TWP Founder
Hair & Co-pilot
Hair
Makeup
Makeup
Makeup
Assistant & Greeter
Venue .house
Photographer
Videography
Content Creator
Bridal Dress Boutique
Host
Wedding Design
Florals
Cakes
Stationery
Wellness Coach
360 photobooth
Canapés
Saxophonist
Magician
Welcome Sign
Hair accessories
Dried flower accessories
Jewellery

Sponsors .murphy

Branding .studio

Models .j.slater

30/01/2024

🪩 Behind the scenes!

✨ Last Friday I had the pleasure of teaming up with the masterminds behind for a wedding extravaganza.

💥 It was everything a wedding show should be.

🥳 Filled with excitement, fun, energy and inspirational moments that left you dreaming of how they could be incorporated into your own big day.

Packed with some of the most creative talent in the industry, The Wedding Party was a hive of energy.

So if you’re looking for the perfect match for your big day, then get in touch with these incredible contacts…

Go, go, go before they are fully booked!

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Hair & TWP Founder
Hair & Co-pilot
Hair

Makeup
Makeup
Makeup
Assistant & Greeter
Venue .house
Photographer
Videography
Content Creator
Bridal Dress Boutique
Host
Wedding Design
Florals
Cakes
Stationery
Wellness Coach

360 photobooth
Canapés
Saxophonist
Magician
Welcome Sign
Hair accessories
Dried flower accessories
Jewellery

Sponsors .murphy

Branding .studio

Models .j.slater

25/01/2024

The first of its kind, a 2 part exclusive event coming to The Bugle House, Southampton on Friday 26th January 2024.

The first event is an afternoon of interactive hair and make up education with 6 leading Hampshire artists.

Running from 12-3pm, handpicked artists will take you through 9 of the most popular modern bridal looks followed by a photography Masterclass.

For the 2nd event we are saying goodbye to the stuffy wedding fayres of the past as we invite brides and grooms to be to this immersive wedding inspiration experience.

Featuring incredible suppliers that can’t wait to showcase their work for you to see, smell, touch, hear and taste!

Doors open at 4.30pm.

With goody bags, treats, special guests & surprises these events are not to be missed.

Head to the link in my stories to book now!

Tickets are limited so book now to avoid disappointment and join us!

28/12/2023

Here’s to cosy Christmases with your favourite people!

✨ When crafting your wedding invite list, choose those who bring joy and support. Let them be the ones you can say ‘help’ to.

Follow me for more guidance, tips, and advice on bringing your ceremony vision to life.

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27/12/2023

💍 Huge congratulations to those newly engaged couples who celebrated an even more special Christmas this year.

Remember to take the time to absorb, reflect and enjoy this special time together before you launch into wedding planning mode.

If you envision your wedding with personalised vows that reflect who you are as a couple, then you are thinking of a celebrant-led wedding ceremony.

I’m here for you when you’re ready and I have some space available for this year and next.

Go to my linkinbio to book your discovery call.

I can’t wait to hear from you. 🤍

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18/12/2023

Statistically the 21st of December is the most popular day for proposals to happen…

40% of proposals happen around this window, but the 21st is the peak.

💅🏻 Who is off to get their nails done? Just in case... 😉

Follow me for more guidance, tips, and advice on bringing your ceremony vision to life.

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13/12/2023

Pre wedding should be the last time you aren’t with your partner that day.

Capturing that final solo breath and alone time is a moment to steady yourself and check in on all the hope ahead of you.

Post ceremony, stay together so that you have a shared experience, you can discuss, chat, reflect and recall shared conversations, shared meeting and be able to see the wedding day through each others eyes.

It’s my one of my wishes that I’d done differently.

Post wedding I hardly saw Mr N!

We were both so busy being sociable and saying hi to everyone Individually that we have very few shared memories

So, take a moment before hand on your own, then stick together like the couple you are for the rest of the day!

For more wedding day tips and to learn how I can be there for you on your day, get in touch.

Hit my link in bio to book your discovery call.

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06/12/2023

Which emotions does this shot evoke for you?

For me it’s the absolute joy and high energy captured in this moment.

N and E put their hearts and souls into the creation of their wedding ceremony, and boy did it show.

What a couple, what a day! 🤍

Don’t forget to get your discovery calls booked in with me as there are only a few available wedding dates left for 2024.

🌟 Let’s talk! Link In Bio to schedule your call.


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30/11/2023

✨ I count myself to be so privileged to be able to help families say goodbye to their loved ones.

Grief is such a personal journey, but to be entrusted with the legacy of telling someone’s story for their funeral ceremony is the biggest honour.

From weddings to funerals, life is entwined with love stories and I find myself immersed and captivated by them.

It’s both heartwarming and breaking at the same time, so my heart grows a little more, one ceremony at a time 🤍

The magic is absolutely in our mortality, as each moment in our lives creates another green shoot of an experience.

Life is so precious. Hug your loved ones close and take in every moment.

28/11/2023

‘The getting ready room’ - I love it!

I feel like I’m backstage all over again ahead of the curtain going up.

I head over to see the bridal party once I’ve been into the ceremony for last minute checks while meeting any suppliers I need to liaise with.

I end my pre-ceremony check with a little squeal and squeeze with the couples ahead of them getting into their outfits.

⚡️ It’s an electric time.

Are you getting married in 2024?
Drop me a 👋 in the comments.

23/11/2023

Celebrating every thing that lights you up and brings joy to your life

To all my couples, clients and friends that mark thanksgiving; I wish you a heart full of thanks and a spirit full of light.

13/11/2023

Today marks the start of so I’m kicking off with my reasons for being a celebrant and why it means so much to me.

I love creating ceremonies that tell your love story. After seeing so many restrictions in registrar and church weddings over the years, I knew I could make a difference.

I wanted to help couples to bring their wedding day to life, as well as helping those experiencing immense and heartbreaking loss through grief, navigate their way through the funeral process.

I wear many hats in my role: facilitator, creator, storyteller, and even a mover and shaker when necessary.

I’m your problem solver, your guide, your source of inspiration. I come to the table with a toolbox full of solutions, options, and ideas.

I believe every story deserves a spotlight.

I'm passionate about creating ceremonies that reflect your personalities, values, and quirks, making your special day truly yours.

I'm not just here to officiate; I'm here to create an experience.

Whether it's crafting personalised vows, adding a touch of humour, or weaving in cultural elements, I strive to make your ceremony a cherished memory.

I’m also hugely grateful to the incredible network of people that I have met along the way in my celebrancy journey. Other celebrants, venue teams, suppliers, planners, you name it - we all work together to ensure that whichever milestone is being marked that it is an unforgettable chapter in our clients life story.

What were your reasons to choose a celebrant to mark your milestone moments?

Celebrants, why do you love what you do?

I would love to hear from you, drop me a comment below. 🙌

10/11/2023

Recently engaged and looking for your perfect venue?

is the dreamiest location for your wedding day. An idyllic setting that comprises stunning and versatile spaces, each can be personalised to fit your unique style.

The team at Gate Street are wonderful. Friendly, welcoming and warm they ensure that everyone receives the most incredible service.

are holding their Autumn Showcase on Sunday 12th November from 11am - 3pm so you can see the magic of Gate Street for yourself.

It’s an absolute must-see venue so make sure you get down there on Sunday!

Get in touch with the team to find out more.

Swipe through the photos to discover the spaces available at Gate Street - stunning!

08/11/2023

Surrey is home to so many incredible celebrant-friendly wedding venues.

They each have their own individual characteristics and unique offering.

I count myself as enormously fortunate to have worked as a celebrant in so many of these beautiful places over the years.

Here is just a small handful of gorgeous wedding venues in Surrey.

They are in alphabetical order, so do have a scroll through if you’re looking for inspiration for your wedding.

Do get in touch with them to find out more information or to book a visit.

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I will be posting more venue inspiration monthly. 🙌

💥 Remember, you don’t need to book a registrar for your wedding day if you’re having a celebrant-led wedding ceremony.

💍 Drop me a DM if you’re looking to book your venue and need to check my availability. I can’t wait to hear from you.

06/11/2023

👠 Stepping into the shoes of your loved ones is the first step in creating a personalised farewell.

Who would take the stage in your absence, speaking the words your heart would have chosen? 👣

Imagine the dress code that best represents your unique style and spirit.

Were you someone who embraced your age, or did you proudly ignore it and act like your shoe size?

When I design a funeral or a "Swan Song" for a client, they are alive and designing their own. And it begins with understanding your essence. 🦢

One of my incredible clients was passionate about shoes, and that became our inspiration as we designed her day, her way.

From the choice of footwear to the soundtrack playing, we painted a vivid picture of her life's journey. 🎶

A "Swan Song" is your opportunity to craft your legacy, your final statement on how you wish to be remembered.

It's not just about the logistics provided by a funeral director (although I do that too); it's about showcasing the story of how you loved, lived, and laughed.

But these shoes weren’t made for walking; they were made for celebrating.

I wore these shoes to hers. 🥂

I have room for two more "Swan Song" design consultations this month.

Let's create a meaningful tribute that truly reflects your unique journey. 💫

Please DM me with any questions or to book some time with me. Im here to help.

05/11/2023

Remember, remember…

The most beautiful and iconic shot captured for the most beautiful couple on their wedding day.

Completely honoured to have been able to bring their wedding ceremony vision to life for their special day.

Together they created unforgettable moments with their friends and family that they will treasure for a lifetime.

I still have some availability left for 2024 so get in touch to snap up the last spaces. I have opened my books for 2025 and the weekend dates are going fast.

Get in touch via DM or drop me an email by hitting the contact button in my bio.

I can’t wait to hear from you.



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17/10/2023

https://surreyweddingshow247.co.uk/community-news

This is SUCH a great forum for shift workers or anyone who wedding plans outside 'the norm' !

also, there is an invite here to my marriage prep course!
' the healthy marriage success course!' click and check it out!

You’ve been dreaming of the big day forever, you’ve invested so much of your time and finances, you’ve made big decisions and you’re planning quite possibly the biggest event of your life.

11/08/2023

New YouTube episode!

In this episode, I’m talking about what a celebrant is, and who is on your team within the wedding industry.

A lot of venues won't give celebrant-led ceremonies as an option, as they have a set template that they stick to for ease and speed. Please don’t just accept the information that you are given.

If you want to make your wedding unique, then a celebrant wedding is for you.

Have a watch to find out more.
Hit my LINK IN BIO.

02/08/2023

🎩 Suited up and looking dapper!

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Absolutely delighted to see Mr. N in anything other than work attire! 😍

He looked incredibly dashing in his suit, featuring a touch of tartan for a friends wedding at Loch Lomond.

Thanks to Simon at hire_5 who has a rather wonderful talent for finding the most fabulous suits effortlessly.

The store is at the foot of Guildford's High Street and offers an impressive selection of beautiful suits.

Although Mr. N may have left it until the last minute before the big day (🙈), Simon came to the rescue!

A big heartfelt thanks to Simon at Hire_5 for making my husband look so handsome on such a special day! 🎉💕

28/05/2023

Celebrant, host , MC, toast master...what and what now??

In this week's you tube I fill some of the gaps and answer some of the questions you might have about this!

I am a Celebrant, and host. You can book as one, or both.
For weddings, or funerals, or what ever rite of passage you are marking!

I Iove staying on as a host as it keeps the continuity of the day, and it's one less thing or person for you to worry about!

Wedding planning is a big task, so in here to make sure the heart of the day, and all things Ceremony feel and ARE just that!

Head on over to my you tube channel!

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