Debbie Oakes Sacred Ceremonies: Destination Celebrant

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Debbie Oakes Sacred Ceremonies: Destination Celebrant Celebrating the milestones of life with words of power crafted from your story into the ceremony of your dreams. Weddings, blessings & vows It is hewn from love.

An internationally published writer and storyteller, I write to tell your tales of love, hope, joy and renewal. “That, I think, is the power of ceremony. It marries the mundane to the sacred. The water turns to wine; the coffee to a prayer.”
Robin Wall Kimmerer
When I saw this quote - I thought - that's it! It sums it up perfectly. Ritual + celebration transform mundane moments into magical experi

ences we will carry in our hearts forever. I am a Destination Celebrant ready to craft your unique love story into the designer ceremony of your dreams. I am based in London, Umbria & Tuscany - and will fly anywhere to sprinkle stardust on your special celebration. What is a sacred ceremony? A sacred ceremony is one that reflects you and your relationship. It is sculpted from your experiences, hopes, dreams and stories. It is full of your personality. Not only that, but it is the best ceremony you will ever be at! We will work to find special readings, songs, symbolic rituals poems and even performances. What is a celebrant?

Celebrants craft highly personalised ceremonies to make your important milestones simply unforgettable. The big difference between a registrar or traditional ceremony is: 'what you want - baby we got it'. We write the script according to your story, we hold the ceremony where you want it, we add lashings of tradition, dashings of ritual - or not! It's all up to you! Where can we have our wedding ceremony?

A celebrant led service can be anywhere! Literally anywhere you want... well as long as it's legal. I am based in the UK and Italy, but my bags are ready to be packed for castles, beaches, forests, lakes, villas, pubs, gardens or even a field. Is the wedding service legally binding?

In a word - no. Not yet. In England and Wales, the 'legal bit' can only happen in a recognised religious ceremony or by a registrar. We are working to change that with the movement. But in the meantime it's not such a big hassle. Most couples go to the registrar and get the 'Two x Two' (couple and 2 witnesses) basic legal marriage... then come to me for the real wedding party! What about Naming Ceremonies, Vow renewals, Divorce Rituals and Space Clearing and Pet Funerals? There are no legal qualifications required, but all the spirit necessary (and study done) is right here

Who writes the wedding vows?

I would love to help you write your vows. To find your own words to express the feelings in your heart. Alternatively I can point you in the direction of more traditional vows and poetry. Are celebrant ceremonies religious?

I have a degree in comparative religion and am thrilled to incorporate any meaningful spiritual or religious ritual. It is a sacred day after all! But if you prefer to keep your blessings earth bound that is just fine too. What does a celebrant service include? How does it work? First we meet! On Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp if you are far away. This is a free, no-obligation chat to get to know each other. I can answer any questions you have. I will also get to know a bit about your relationship as well as your hopes, dreams and wishes for your day. When you decide I’m the right celebrant to craft your ceremony, I’ll give you a booking form, you pay a deposit to confirm your date. Then comes the fun part! I start working on your script until the service reflects the perfect sacred ceremony of your desires! Before the wedding ceremony we’ll have another meeting to finalise all the logistics and make sure everyone feels prepared for the big day. I'm the maestra and stage manager of your ceremony so everything will go according to plan. Then on the day of I arrive early to make sure the space is sacred and everything is ready. Are you qualified? I trained with and am a member of the Academy of Modern Celebrants. I am a writer and journalist as well as a Reiki healer

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Debbie Oakes Sacred Ceremonies

Life’s magnificent milestones: forks in the road of life that are defined by love, loss, birth and marriage; these are the moments we celebrate and honour ourselves and those that walk alongside us on our journey; our friends and family. A journalist and storyteller, I will customise your ceremony (marriage, divorce or naming ceremony) to be an expression of who you are. Based in London, Umbria and Tuscany in Italy, and the Algarve in Portugal, I will write the love story of your dreams