Modern Wedding Ceremonies
Written & officiated by Meg, an award-winning celebrant
Personalised, relaxed and fun Wedding & Vow renewal Ceremonies with Meg!
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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 can help you create a bespoke wedding ceremony script which is tailored to suit your unique personalities and beliefs. 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 dream wedding ceremony. We will discuss your wedding ceremony readings, special ceremony elements, and song choices to create a bespoke service which 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 primarily 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 celebrant wedding or vow renewal ceremony packages starts at £600. Our new payment plans allow you to pay for your ceremony in monthly instalments, making it even easier to plan for your perfect day.
Real Wedding Ceremony Set up: Hornington Manor, York
Stationery: The Ink and Foil Studio
Video: Abigail Grace Videography
For more real weddings, check out my blog!
Celebrant Ceremonies | How Meg works!
I will send you an email detailing what was discussed in our first meeting.
Attached will be a 33% invoice for the deposit, couples quiz & T&Cs to sign!
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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.
All 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. Arrival at least 1 hour before.
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Photo: Peter Hugo Photography Venue: Runa Farm | Barnard Castle Wedding
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A meeting over coffee, cocktails or zoom to get to know you both, your story and your plans for your big day. 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 which tells your story from first meeting to your wedding day. Drafts will be sent for you to read and make comments, don’t be shy-say what you think!
Your wedding day has arrived! Meg will be there on the day to officiate your personalisedceremony 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 provided after your day with all your ceremony memories enclosed.
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:
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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 symbolic wedding rituals can be tailored to reflect your relationship style and the theme of your wedding ceremony. Here are some ideas that you can use during your wedding or vow renewal 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.
Bespoke poetry which tells your story
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.
Sealed with a shot!
We may not be legal but you can still have the photos!
Light a candle to symbolise your eternal love!
Involve all your guests by getting them to make 'silent wishes' with your rings.
Wedding Vows | Speech Writing Help & Advice
Don't know where to start with vow writing? If you hire me as your wedding celebrant, vow writing help & advice is included within my fee!
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If you haven't hired me as your celebrant but you need assistance writing your vows, I am happy to help.
I charge £45, this includes consultations via phone/email, drafts & 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.