Modern Wedding Ceremonies
Written & officiated by Meg an award-winning celebrant
Personalised, relaxed, and enjoyable wedding and vow renewal ceremonies.
Get to know Meg and start planning your one-of-a-kind ceremony!
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Your wedding ceremony should tell your love story & reflect who you are as a couple going into your married life together. As a wedding celebrant, I am here to assist you in crafting a personalised wedding ceremony script that reflects your personalities and values. From beautiful handwritten wedding vows to personalised poems, hilarious surprises to symbolic rituals...I can help make your wedding ceremony a memorable part of your special day.
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As a trained wedding celebrant, I will work closely with you to create your fabulous wedding ceremony. We will discuss your wedding ceremony readings, special ceremony elements, and song choices to create a bespoke service that is true to you. You get to read wedding script drafts, provide feedback, and try new ideas. The possibilities are endless!
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I cover wedding ceremonies in County Durham, Yorkshire, Teeside, Northumberland, the Lake District, Derbyshire, and Darlington, but I'm also happy to travel. If you're still unsure whether a celebrant ceremony is the right choice for you, please give me a call or arrange a meeting to discuss your options. No obligation! Just a chat to see what it's all about!
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Please read reviews on my home page too!
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Pricing for my personalised ceremonies starts at £600. My ceremony payment plan also allows you to pay for your ceremony in monthly installments, making it even easier to plan for your perfect day.
Real Wedding Ceremony: Lartington Hall, Barnard Castle
Photo: MN Photography
For more real weddings, check out my blog!
My vows to you as your wedding celebrant
Celebrant Wedding Ceremonies | How Meg works!
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Getting to know you...more!
Get a cup of tea/gin & some snacks and spend time reminiscing together whilst filling out Meg's couples quiz.
Meg Mail: Honest feedback only!
Over to you! Read the draft & make comments!
Take your time and be honest... it's your wedding/vow renewal ceremony! We shall also meet for a coffee/cocktail to go over finer details!
Perfect Preparation!
Meg will read through your answers and start planning your celebrant wedding ceremony; she'll be in touch to discuss initial ideas!
Don't stop til it's perfect!
We will send drafts back and forth until you're 100% happy with your wedding ceremony!
Meg will also start designing your wedding ceremony stationery.
We'll aim to have everything complete 4 weeks before.
Typing away!
Meg will write a first draft of your wedding or vow renewal ceremony, which tells your love story.
YOUR WEDDING DAY
Meg is there to officiate your wedding ceremony on the day; she'll speak to your guests and help calm your nerves. She will arrive at least 1 hour before.
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Photo: Peter Hugo Photography Venue: Runa Farm | Barnard Castle Wedding
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A casual meeting over coffee, cocktails, or Zoom to learn about both of you, your journey, and your vision for the big day ahead. This is your chance to also get to know Meg more; ask anything!
You will be provided with Meg’s couple’s quiz... so pour a gin & tonic or grab your favourite snacks and use this to reminisce about your time together so far. I also want to know your thoughts on marriage and your dreams for the future. The more detailed, the better!
A bespoke ceremony script, tailored to suit your personalities & tone of your big day. A script that narrates your journey from the initial meeting to your wedding day. Drafts will be provided for your review, so feel free to share your thoughts—don’t hold back!
Your wedding day has arrived! Meg will be there on the day to officiate your personalised ceremony and to make sure everything runs smoothly. Arrival one hour before.
Vow cards and reading cards designed to fit your wedding theme, provided by The Ink and Foil Studio!
A keepsake folder will be given to you after your special day, containing all your ceremony memories, including your bespoke cards and a copy of your script.
Contact with Meg throughout your planning! Wedding advice on tap!
20% off all bespoke wedding stationery via The Ink and Foil Studio.
Extras:
- Symbolic ceremony elements. Please see our list for further details.
​- Personalised Poetry Reading (£45).
- On the day, travel £0.45 p/m. Mileage for additional meetings (£0.45 p/m)
- Accommodation if needed.
- Specific dress to fit your wedding theme.
The Storyteller (£600) includes:
Wedding Extras | Symbolic Elements
More couples are choosing to add 'special elements' to their wedding ceremonies. When you choose a wedding celebrant, you have more freedom to be creative and personalise your wedding ceremony. Of course, if symbolic elements aren't your thing, that's perfectly okay too! Check out what other couples have done via my 'real weddings' blog!
These ideas can be tailored to reflect your relationship style and the theme of your wedding ceremony. Don't hesitate to share any unique ideas you may have, as I am always excited to hear about new ideas and creations!
Give Roses to your MIL to thank them for welcoming you into their family. Alicia Eden Photo
Bespoke poetry which tells your story Photo: Rachael Stephenson Photo
To symbolise your two separate lives becoming one.
Write love notes to each other and put them in a wine box to open on an anniversary of your choice.
Hiding the rings!
We may not be legal but you can still have the photos! Photo: Wearethemateers
Handfasting ceremony Photo: Kate Mitford Photo
Light a candle to symbolise your eternal love! Photo: SoPhotogenic Photography
Perfect for football fans. Announce your unplugged ceremony by saying the 'match day rules'.
Wedding Vows | Speech Writing Help & Advice
If you need help with writing your vows, I offer help and advice within my celebrant fee!
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I have prompts that can get you thinking, sentence starters, and fresh ideas to get you going!
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If you haven't hired me as your celebrant but you need assistance writing your vows, I would love to help.
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I charge £45; this includes consultations via phone/email, drafts, and amendments.
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Wedding speech writing also available for £45.
Photo: Different Angle Photography
The legal bitÂ
Unfortunately, independent wedding celebrants in the UK cannot currently legally marry couples. (We are hoping this will change soon).
The legal part takes approx 20 minutes and can be done at your local register office.
You must give your local registrar notice of your intend to marry and make arrangements as soon as possible. 2 witnesses must be present and you will get your marriage certificate signed at this point.