FAQ

So… let’s get it out of the way - How much does it cost, and what do I get for the fee?

Personalised ‘All-In’ ceremony service starts from £750 and includes

· Initial interview via Zoom, Teams or in person (1 hour)
· Draft ceremony (6–8 hours)
· Venue liaison/visit (1–2 hours)
· The draft Anatomy of a Ceremony (1–2 hours)
· second interview to agree and modify the first draft (1–2 hours)
· Completion of the finalised draft (2–3 hours)
· Final interview and rehearsal (2–3 hours)
· Creation of a presentation copy of the ceremony and an Order of Ceremony (1–2 hours
· Officiate ceremony and be available for photographs if required (2–3 hours)
· Contact via email, phone, text and video calls where required is unlimited

including 4 elements

such as…

Ring/Band warming
 Hand-fasting/hand tying 
Parchment signing 
Wine ceremony (or Gin…!!) 
Unity Candle 
Flower or tree planting 
Rose Ceremony

As well as above my packages provide

ON THE DAY

· My pin sharp attention! I only ever book one ceremony per day, so there’ll be no rush or clock watching.

· I will always arrive at least 90 minutes early, to set up, sound check, check in with you and everyone and generally make myself useful to anyone that needs an extra helping hand.

· Being the Celebrant for your awesome ceremony, including any elements and additional bits you’ve added.

AFTER THE BIG DAY

· A specially presented keepsake of the ceremony script for you to treasure.

· Steph’s top tip guide to a happy, and lifelong marriage.

What’s the booking process, and how does your payment work?

To kick things off, get in touch via my Contact Form so we can make sure I am available for your date and location.

From there we can arrange a Zoom/Teams chat to check we’re compatible and are a good fit for each other. After the natter, go and mull it over. I won’t expect an instant “Yes! or No”. I’ll email everything we chatted about and give you time and space to discuss it between you.

If you want to go ahead, I'll probably high five the portrait of Bruce Willis in the Office to celebrate, then send over your booking forms.

To help spread your funds and to spread the cost, I’ll ask for a deposit to secure your date. The remaining balance is then split, with 50% to pay once we start writing your script (usually 3–6 months before your big day or sooner if a quicker date is booked) and the final balance being due 14 days before your ceremony

Where are you based and where do you cover?

I live in the fabulous Liverpool, just a few streets away from Penny Lane, (it really does get in your ears and eyes!)

I find travelling around the country very easy, racking up over 20,000 miles a year with my acting and ‘Murder’ jobs. I don't charge anything extra for the first 50 miles of travel.

If you and your venue are further afield however, don’t worry, drop me a line – I am happy to travel!

Is it legally binding?

As I write, celebrant led ceremonies are not yet legally recognised in England or Wales.

You will have to do the legal bits separately with a Registrar, which will cost you around £57 for the basic 2+2 'statutory registration' option.

Sounds like admin hell, right? It’s best to think of it as getting the 'paperwork' done and out of the way - you don't even have to exchange wedding rings; save that lovely bit for your Celebrant ceremony if you wish!

Pop in and do this 'legal bit' at any time before or after your Celebrant ceremony. It’s just like registering a birth or death. View the Celebrant ceremony as the main event.

Celebrants are continuing to liaise with the UK Government to bring about change and legally recognise celebrant led weddings, so fingers are crossed.

I’ve been trained by the United Kingdom Society of Celebrants.

Do you officiate LGBTQ+ weddings?

Abso-bloomin-lutely!

I would be delighted to assist in all ceremonies from all walks of life, including same - and opposite-sex weddings and commitment ceremonies, throughout the LGBTQ+ community.

I will ask for your pronouns and will always ensure they are used correctly. Guide me as to how you identify and whether you say your relationship is straight, gay, queer, lesbian, same-sex/gender or other sex/gender.

I have adopted the Core Values set out by LGBTQ Equality Weddings:

· To strive not to assume a person’s gender identity, sex characteristics, or sexual orientation based on their appearance or otherwise;

· To strive not to assume a person’s race(s), culture(s), or religion(s)/faith(s) based on their appearance or otherwise;

· To respect and follow a person's instruction as to how they’d like to be addressed, including gender and disability pronouns;

· To strive to create accessible environments for disabled clients by meeting individual access requirements;

· To share insight and knowledge with others, where possible, and where appropriate;

· To endeavour to encourage the representation of all groups/communities when contributing to styled shoots, especially underrepresented groups/communities;

· To strive to continue to educate ourselves on equality generally;

· To be kind and supportive to our colleagues and peers if unintentional mistakes are made in relation to inclusive language;

· To act with honesty and integrity at all times; and

· To help build a community who are united in making the wedding industry, and the world, a more inclusive place.

We’d like our ceremony in a cave / dressed as Pirates / in the nude / in a Ghost Train / at that awesome new venue in the country… Will that be ok?

Sounds fabulous – I’m in! I couldn’t think of anything better. I’m pretty much game for anything (the nude option will need further discussion).

I’m willing and able to get to wherever you’d like, chat with gorgeous venues, wherever you like I’m there (just as long as it’s safe and legal!)

Do you only do weddings?

Ooh no... Weddings; Naming ceremonies, Vow renewals, Gender reveals, Retirement parties even a positive End of Marriage … any celebration you can think of!

We are getting married on a weekday... will it be cheaper?

Sadly not, as I can’t give the huge savings that big suppliers such as the venues, and caterers can offer. I don't have unlimited availability: I'm a one-man business, and I limit my Celebrant bookings I do, to ensure that everyone gets the best possible service.

The writing, planning, editing, and delivering a wedding ceremony takes the same amount of time, care and attention regardless of which day of the week the big day actually falls on, so my price for an 'off-peak' date sadly can’t change.

But, turning this around – you save on gorgeous midweek venue costs, which gives you, hopefully, budget to splash out on a fabulous bespoke wedding day upgrade with a celebrant ceremony!

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