Claire Denis - Independent Celebrant

30/05/2025

25/12/2024

Merry Xmas alllll ###x

05/12/2024

So looking forward to 2025 back at this awesome place!!!!!

21/11/2024

Spam Spam wedding Spam
INCOMING....
but... I need coffee & to write a service.... so for now....
I'll just leave this here......
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17/11/2024

This is so so wrong!!!! Shame on the registration service to go so low to try to get bookings.... can't we work together? Why lie to your couples? I've had so many issues with the reg service telling lies to couples and it's a shame because the registrars themselves are lovely people

This is VERY wrong and deliberately misleading from a Government organisation! 🤬. I don’t think I can respond this this any better than our very own Michelle Taylor has.
I will just add though, did you know that Independent Celebrants don’t just conduct ceremonies for couples, we often conduct commitment ceremonies for polyamorous relationships too - registrars can’t do that either!!

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ARE SURREY REGISTRATION SERVICES feeling threatened ?
Whilst the registration service HAS to carry out the legal marriage registration in England and Wales , which all couples are legally entitled to, there is no requirement whatsoever for you to have the registrars conduct your wedding ceremony.
please can your registration services explain this BLATANT attempt to sabotage independent celebrants?
Yes you have to conduct the legal registration, but what we offer is choice !
Will you allow couples religious content? … no you aren’t allowed to!
We can

Will you allow couples to totally theme their ceremony and even dress to match the theme ?
No

Will you spend hours speaking to couples and hours crafting a beautiful ceremony?
No you can’t , but we can !

Will you stick around when one person is running late ?
No because you have to rush off for the next job !

Will you stop using post it notes for insert name here?
Probs not!

Will you always guarantee to get your couples names right ??
Clearly not!

Will you honour your marriers chosen pronouns and use the names they choose for their ceremony?
No… you can’t!
But WE can!

There is room for registration services to perform ceremonies and celebrants to perform ceremonies that really honour the people we are celebrating!
Has it really come to this? Telling couples they can’t have simple registration of marriages and they don’t need a celebrant??

Maybe they don’t, but it IS THEIR CHOICE!
Stop pushing your agenda … we know it is all about money on your part!

14/11/2024

I love how this job gives me homework!!
I learn from every single couple & every one of those individuals.

This particular day involved two ceremonies : beginning with the cherished tradition in Taiwanese culture, of a tea ceremony.
𝐅è𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡á 𝐲𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢
Soaked in respect, gratitude,& familial harmony.
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On this particular day, the warmth within the blending of cultures was a beautiful sight to see and an honoured position to be part of 🙏

Merging two families with support, prosperity, and enduring love in a harmonious union, we began with the offerings of golden necklaces for both the bride & groom.

The ceremony of sweet tea followed, wishing their marriage be as sweet as tea.... & there's no doubt these two have forged that already.
The YingAn served Ed's family, as the groom then served the brides family as a symbol of their commitment to one another. 🍵🍵🍵🍵

Once the sweet tea is enjoyed, the family may place a red envelope into the empty cup. 🟥💌
This offer of blessings may involve well wishes, a gift or heartfelt sentiment, or piece of advice.

This was one hec of an ultimate honour!
I'll never ever ever forget or take this poignant chance for granted.
As one of the bridesmaids translated along with me, I knew this was a chance in a lifetime to keep hold of.
Thank you, Andee and Ed, and both of your lovely families.

We then moved on to the ceremony at The Boatyard .... where Andee (YingAn) went from jaw-dropping lady in red to a beautiful bride!

Ed arrived, all dapper, with the man who stole the show.... doggo Benson! (& his bag of cheese)

& 'he became her lobster' 🦞
(Of course Andees love of Friends sitcom was used to it's best!)

21/10/2024

Sporting some retro jumpers.....
Brock & Fran...... all the way from the land of OZ!

Ironically, I married another Fran this year on exactly the same date.... also from OZ!!!!
I love random coincidences like that.
Plus B's family name is my families surname....

2025 at The Old Kent Barn just after they double whammy it with a wonderful ceremony in OZ!
Soooooooo exciting!!!!!

Quite enjoyed receiving the colour theme swatches for the decor vibe & it's going to be a beaut!!!!!

08/10/2024

Why did the scarecrow get an award?
He was outstanding in his field!

OK i hope my ceremonies are better than my jokes (although I'm partial to a ridiculous pun)
& now I'm soooooo sooooo sooooo humbled, grateful & blooming excited, to be a finalist for
Thank you to alll the amazing couples who have voted xx
What an honour 🙏🙏 thank you!!




Let's go.....
Super'celebrant'fragilistic"expialidocious 'nesses

18/09/2024

Yay!!!!!
Thank you for all your nominations so far..... ⭐️
I'm only blooming in the running!!!!!!

All the gorge couples I've married between 02.10.23 - 30.09.24 .....
💛You can drop me a cheeky nomination!!
Of course, it truly means a lot & TWIA is a highly recognised awards, so this is one hec of an honour.
📒if you haven't voted yet and you would like to.... go on, you know you wana.... I'll send chocolate?!!!!!.🤣🤣...if you thoroughly enjoyed feeling all the excitement, sweat, and belly laughs that have gone into your blooming fantabulous days......
Here's a link (I'll try pop in my bio)

https://www.the-wedding-industry-awards.co.uk/east-of-england/celebrant/claire-denis-celebrant/vote

🌻 TWIA is a big 'ting for me & a real cherry on top of a dream cake of a job.... if I can call it a job! It's full time hard graft but it's epic.... always EPIC
Anyway..... watch this space xx