Julia Ward Civil Celebrant

18/05/2024

I did a Civil Partnership ceremony today at The Deer Wood Trust CIC amazing natural venue. Lisa will do anything for you to make the day perfect. If you want to get back to nature for your celebration or event I’d say give them a call

09/05/2024

Hey all… this is a group that a friend of mine has set up for people all around the country. It’s completely free (and you can’t say that about many things these days) and based on friendship. It’s not a singles or dating site and you can’t sell on it, but you can advertise any events you think might be of interest to other people. We would love to welcome you to the group, please share and help it to grow.x

01/03/2024

Couldn’t resist sharing this, that puppy is so cute! Obviously nothing to do with weddings🤣

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day…I hope Cupid brings you all you are searching for !!! ❤️

30/01/2024

Just to say to all of you out there who are planning your wedding. Don’t panic, don’t go over the top with your spending there’s no need. There are so many lovely people out there who will help you and not charge the earth… You don’t have to go into debt for it. And obviously, if you need a good Celebrant, I’m available… Just saying!!

08/01/2024

Good afternoon all you lovely people out there. I am going to start posting ideas for readings and poems that may be useful to couples who are wondering what they might like for their ceremony. There is so much stuff out there, happy, romantic, funny, in fact, it is like a bottomless pit of wonderful words. Maybe you had something amazing at your ceremony and would like to share it, or maybe you would like an idea for a specific situation or person, let me know...I'd love to find something for you to look at and enjoy.
Here is one to start us of. Anonymous

Marriage is....

Marriage is a dynamic process of discovery.
Marriage is a journey, not an arrival.
In marriage, being the right person is as important as finding the right person.
Marriage is starting to love, over and over again.
Marriage is a life’s work.
Marriage is an art…and like any creative process, it requires active thought and effort.
We have to lean how to share on many different levels.
We need to practise talking from the heart,
And understanding attitudes as well as words.
Giving generously and receiving graciously are talents that are available to anyone.
But these skills need to be developed, if the marriage picture that we paint is to be anything approaching the masterpiece intended.

16/12/2023

SILENT AUCTION for any civil ceremony in aid of ROWCROFT HOSPICE
Just in case anybody is thinking about getting married or renewing their vows (or having any other, Civil Ceremony before 31st December 2024) you might be interested to know that I have donated a voucher for a Civil Ceremony to to the amazing Newton Abbot Operatic society who will be running it during the panto this year. You can put in any bid you like and you never know you might get lucky! It could be totally worth it for you and will be raising money for an amazing charity at the same time
You don’t necessarily have to be going to the panto… Please feel free to contact them or me for more details.

26/11/2023

When the groom takes the time to send you this message the day after his wedding.. you feel good .. I feel so lucky to have been trusted by these two lovely humans to lead their amazing day ❤️

“Our darling Julia…. What can we say. Yesterday was absolutely magical. It was everything we wanted it to be and more. Thank you for leading us into our married life together and for making it so perfect. What an absolutely beautiful afternoon. Thank you, thank you, thank you ###”

26/11/2023

What a perfect pair of grooms Chris Matanlé-Mockridge Ryan Matanlé-Mockridge
A wonderful ceremony with so much love in the room
Simon Day Photography
Terrie-May Tucker-Holmes

25/11/2023

Today I have the joy of performing a wedding ceremony for two of the most amazing guys… so looking forward to being with this gorgeous couple.

31/10/2023

16/10/2023

Out of interest, I have a couple looking for a wedding venue on a Saturday in July… 2024! Around 60 people, South Devon, Exeter, South hams areas. I don’t suppose by any miracle anyone knows of anything? It is just an enquiry for now because they would be coming over from Finland… But I am seriously doubting availability, so I thought I might put it out here and see what happens… They may get lucky!! please feel free to comment, many thanks XX 

30/08/2023

Please read this post before messaging. We are an extremely small team and answering questions already answered takes time.

30/08/2023

Please can I ask you all if possible you have liked the Page and shared it, ideally Publicly. We are so close to 600 likes and 1k followers. The more we share this page the more people that know this is happening, and the better we can make it in 2024 as we can prove it was popular. We aim to make Torbay Pride one of the best in the West and always free, always supporting local people and businesses.

26/08/2023

It's finally time to show you how the meadow will look on 2nd September.

26/08/2023

Love this 😂

30/07/2023

I know it’s wedding season but today I have Naming Ceremonies on my mind… what a beautiful way to introduce your child to your family and friends. Can’t wait for the one I’m part of next Sunday…❤️

30/07/2023

Hello all, check out this awesome event, by Diversity in Torbay we are really pleased to be able to help share their events, its really important to Torbay Pride that we support each other within the LGQBTIA+ Community.

30/07/2023

Keep an eye out for the banners going out this week.

30/07/2023

29/06/2023

Highly recommend JJ

09/06/2023

Oh my goodness life is busy and what amazing weather for all of the wonderful celebrations going on at this time of year. I’m currently busy writing a Naming Ceremony for the little beauty in this picture ❤️
Naming ceremonies are a wonderful way of welcoming your little one into the the family and formally introducing them to the world. They are also a wonderful excuse (if ever one is needed) to get people in you life together for a good old knees up and they can happen absolutely anywhere! Contact me for more information.

22/05/2023

10/05/2023

I wonder how many of us have done exactly like JJ and 'burnt our boats' because we needed to follow our dreams? I know I did 🥰

Scariest thing I’ve done for a while