Dee Paoletti Civil Celebrant

01/04/2022

Visited The Mansion House at Clifton Down today. Beautiful venue in a gorgeous part of Bristol. I have two lovely couples having their weddings here this year. Exciting!

07/02/2022

Do come and see everyone at the beautiful Bowden Hall wedding show. I will be there to answer all your questions about celebrant led ceremonies 💕

We are only 4 weeks away from our first wedding show of 2022! 💒 💍

Meet Vicky and the wedding team alongside some of Gloucestershire’s finest wedding suppliers between 10am and 2pm on Sunday 20th February.

Book your free entry ticket online to secure your space.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bowden-hall-valentines-wedding-show-tickets-190908692037

29/01/2022

Today’s beautiful wedding venue. It was magical and I felt very privileged to lead a ceremony at the Castle. Gorgeous

22/09/2021

I have had the pleasure of leading two weddings this week; both at stunning venues. I love a fabulous wedding.
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28/07/2021

Had a lovely email from a family today whose funeral I conducted recently:

“Thank you so much for the thought you put into yesterday’s service. Everyone present thought it was a fitting and appropriate tribute to ….,,,,,,, You led us through it with great sensitivity which was greatly appreciated by the family.

Always reassuring to know I got it right ❤️

12/07/2021

What an absolute privilege to lead a blessing ceremony following the marriage of Hannah Purland and Dan Purland. Lovely day xx

11/03/2021

Time to dust off those hats and look forward to celebrating all those delayed wedding ceremonies. A Celebrant can offer you a unique, special and personal ceremony- written just for you. So if you didn’t have the wedding you planned, think about having a wedding celebration ceremony or a renewal of vows with all your family and friends. Any venue, anywhere!

11/03/2021

24/02/2021

Exciting times! At last couples can start to think positively about wedding celebrations again. In short, here are the latest guidelines:
From 12 April - up to 15 attendees permitted (including wedding couple)
From 17 May - up to 30 attendees
From 21 June - whoop! Whoop! Unlimited guests 👏🍰🥂🍾🌹🌻💓🥂

04/10/2020

Throw back to when weddings were a bit more normal - pre COVID days.
However, even with the newest restrictions, you can still celebrate your love for one another in a gorgeous, intimate ceremony!

02/10/2020

Did you know?

You can book a Funeral Celebrant directly, lots of people do not realise this. We do work closely with your chosen Funeral Director but can be booked seperately.

When someone you love dies, it is a difficult and challenging time and it is important to say farewell and honour them in a way that reflects their unique personality.

​Working with you, I will create a ceremony that captures the essence of your loved one, and tells their story with love, dignity and respect.

​It is important to say farewell in a way that captures the essence of your loved one and is individually crafted to reflect their values and beliefs.

​I am fully trained and qualified to meet the needs of families during their time of loss, you can have every confidence that I will look after you and your family during this tough time. I will work with you to create a special ceremony and assist with the order of service.

If required, religious and cultural elements can be incorporated.

Please feel free to contact me any time for further information and help.

Dee Paoletti, BA(Hons), MICF
Civil Funeral Celebrant
www.deepaoletticelebrant.com

23/09/2020

Looking for something a bit more unique or fun? I can arrive via motorbike if needed! And check out that personalised plate 😎

28/08/2020

🚨 SPECIAL OFFER 🚨 Was your wedding affected by COVID? Are you looking to rearrange for 2021? If so, I am offering a special discount of 20% off wedding fees for any bookings made before Dec 2020. T’s & C’s apply - wedding must have been affected by COVID, deposit must be paid in full, booking must be confirmed by the end of 2020.

28/08/2020

Ever wondered why a white dress is traditional? It became fashionable following Queen Victoria’s lavish dress in the 1800’s. Today, white is seen as the sign of purity.

26/08/2020

Weddings should be all about joy and I work hard to provide that

03/07/2020

The guidelines for funerals are changing all the time and are designed to minimise the risk of transmission between mourners and key workers. Funeral services should only be attended by members of the person's household, close family members, and if the deceased has no family members in attendance then it is possible for a modest number of friends to attend.

Each crematorium sets its own number according to the size of the chapel, your Funeral Director or Celebrant will confirm this to you. It is possible, however, for a small number of people to gather outside the chapel and listen to the service on speakers.

There is currently an opportunity for families to have the service webcast so that people can watch the ceremony live, or view it up to one month following the ceremony. Again your Funeral Director and/or Celebrant will be able to advise.

If you have any questions regarding funerals in this current climate, please do not hesitate to contact me via email [email protected], Facebook messenger or via my website www.deepaoletticelebrant.com

I understand these are difficult times for bereaved families and it seems very hard when you cannot find comfort in communal gatherings. Those of us in the funeral industry are trying our best to make your funeral ceremony as dignified and compassionate as possible, and to give your loved one the goodbye they deserve.

Did you know that you can book a celebrant yourself, you do not have to book via the Funeral Director? I work in all the crematoriums in Gloucestershire, plus will travel to Westerleigh and Bristol; I will be happy to discuss your requirements any time.

29/06/2020

I am a featured celebrant this week in the Celebrant Directory! Check me out 💓
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13/06/2020

Posh badge alert!
I am now officially a Member of the Institute of Civil Funerals

12/06/2020

I had the privilege today to conduct another celebration of life ceremony at the beautiful Yew Tree Brake Crem in the Forest of Dean. It is so pretty and tranquil, set in the heart of the forest.

09/06/2020

Some FAQs for you regarding wedding celebration ceremonies:

Q. What is the difference between a wedding celebration and a commitment ceremony?

A. A wedding celebration follows a legal register office marriage, often the same day or whenever the couple choose, but it must take place after the legal bit.

Q. Can a celebrant legally marry a couple?

A. No, this must to be done first by a registrar.

Q. Why have a wedding celebrant?

A. The ceremony can be far more personalised, it can take as long as the couple wish and they are able to write their own vows, include symbolic actions and religious elements that are not permitted with a registrar led marriage. It must be stressed that the legal bit must take place before the wedding celebration, but it only needs to be 10 minutes and rings do not have to be exchanged at this point.

Q. Can we include a prayer or some kind of religious element?

A. Yes, a Civil Celebrant can include a hymn and a prayer.

Q. What is the difference between a Civil Celebrant and a Humanist Celebrant?

A. A Humanist Celebrant is entirely non-religious, whereas a Civil Celebrant can include elements of the couples’ religion and culture.

Q. Can we write our own vows and promises?

A. Yes, absolutely!

Q. Can our rings be blessed?

A. Yes.

Q. Are there any restrictions on choice of venue?

A. No, the venue does not have to be licenced for weddings, which gives couples more choice of venue.

Q. Do we receive a certificate?

A. Yes, you can include signing of a certificate, which is then presented as a souvenir.

Q. Can same s*x couples have a celebration ceremony?

A. Yes, provided the legal marriage has already taken place.

Q. Can we have symbolic actions such as releasing doves, lighting candles?

A. Yes, you can have any actions you choose. These can be incorporated into the ceremony.

Q. Can we include a section where we remember those who cannot be with us?

A. Yes, absolutely, it is often nice to remember loved ones who are no longer around but couples would like to mention them.

Q. When do we pay?

A. 50% deposit on booking and the remainder 6 weeks prior to ceremony date.

For more information, please head over to my website, www.deepaoletticelebrant.com

Thanks!

09/06/2020

Some FAQS for you regarding wedding celebration ceremonies, for more information, please head over to my website, www.deepaoletticelebrant.com

Q. What is the difference between a wedding celebration and a commitment ceremony?

A. A wedding celebration follows a legal register office marriage, often the same day or whenever the couple choose, but it must take place after the legal bit.

Q. Can a celebrant legally marry a couple?

A. No, this must to be done first by a registrar.

Q. Why have a wedding celebrant?

A. The ceremony can be far more personalised, it can take as long as the couple wish and they are able to write their own vows, include symbolic actions and religious elements that are not permitted with a registrar led marriage. It must be stressed that the legal bit must take place before the wedding celebration, but it only needs to be 10 minutes and rings do not have to be exchanged at this point.

Q. Can we include a prayer or some kind of religious element?

A. Yes, a Civil Celebrant can include a hymn and a prayer.

Q. What is the difference between a Civil Celebrant and a Humanist Celebrant?

A. A Humanist Celebrant is entirely non-religious, whereas a Civil Celebrant can include elements of the couples’ religion and culture.

Q. Can we write our own vows and promises?

A. Yes, absolutely!

Q. Can our rings be blessed?

A. Yes.

Q. Are there any restrictions on choice of venue?

A. No, the venue does not have to be licenced for weddings, which gives couples more choice of venue.

Q. Do we receive a certificate?

A. Yes, you can include signing of a certificate, which is then presented as a souvenir.

Q. Can same s*x couples have a celebration ceremony?

A. Yes, provided the legal marriage has already taken place.

Q. Can we have symbolic actions such as releasing doves, lighting candles?

A. Yes, you can have any actions you choose. These can be incorporated into the ceremony.

Q. Can we include a section where we remember those who cannot be with us?

A. Yes, absolutely, it is often nice to remember loved ones who are no longer around but couples would like to mention them.

Q. When do we pay?

A. 50% deposit on booking and the remainder 6 weeks prior to ceremony date.

Thanks for reading!

05/06/2020

New baby? Just adopted a new child? Have you recently accepted step-children into your family?
How about celebrating with a naming or welcome ceremony?
It is a wonderful life experience to welcome a new little one into your lives, and to celebrate this in a special way is so important.
I can create a beautiful ceremony with promises from parents, grandparents and godparents (or they can be called guideparents/supporting adults). We can include music, readings and symbolic actions such as a sand ceremony, lighting candles or creating a time capsule.
All adults who make promises will receive a special certificate and I come armed with bubbles and colouring books for the little ones!
For more info, please check out my website www.deepaoletticelebrant.com or find me on The Celebrant Directory.
Go on, plan your perfect naming ceremony to welcome your new child into your community of family and friends.......it will be a fun and memorable day

For a special ceremony. Dee Paoletti, Civil Celebrant, for life's special journeys. Funerals, Memorial Services, Scattering of Ashes, Wedding Celebrations, Renewal of Vows, Baby Naming Ceremonies.

21/05/2020

Find me on the Celebrant Directory!

19/05/2020

Civil Celebrations, Funerals, Wedding, Memorials and Baby Naming

12/05/2020

Someone shared this with me so I thought I too would share, history repeating:

It was written in 1869 by Kathleen O’Mara:

And people stayed at home
And read books
And listened
And they rested
And did exercises
And made art and played
And learned new ways of being
And stopped and listened
More deeply
Someone meditated, someone prayed
Someone met their shadow
And people began to think differently
And people healed.
And in the absence of people who
Lived in ignorant ways
Dangerous, meaningless and heartless,
The earth also began to heal
And when the danger ended and
People found themselves
They grieved for the dead
And made new choices
And dreamed of new visions
And created new ways of living
And completely healed the earth
Just as they were healed.

Reprinted during Spanish flu
Pandemic, 1919