A professional celebrant is a person who writes and performs formal ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, memorials, naming days and other significant events that mark a meaningful moment during a lifetime. The ceremony will be written just for that occasion and tailored for the person or people involved. It can be entirely secular with no religious content or include a blend of religious beliefs, or just a reference such as a hymn or prayer in honour of a guest. A celebrant led celebration is open to being styled to fit your preferences, beliefs and ideas and can be as simple or complex as you wish. The main objective is that a celebrant will deliver a well organised ‘one of a kind’ celebration that brings together everyone attending in a relaxed atmosphere, so that you are left to relish a flawless day and treasure it for a lifetime.
Here is a list of FAQs, some answers are detailed but don’t let that put you off. Having a Celebrant for your important event is a big decision. I hope these answers help you to decide you’d like to contact me and discuss your plans for your milestone celebration. Needless to say, all the ceremonies are welcoming to the LGBTQ community.
Although they are listed under a specific event, they can be cross referenced depending on the nature of your ceremony:
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