How it works

We usually start with a coffee together somewhere or a Zoom call, to see if you think I am the right person to create and delivery your wedding ceremony.

Nothing formal, nothing salesy. Just a proper conversation to see if it feels like a good fit. If it does, great. You book in, your date’s in my diary, and then we get into it properly.

The first real step is a longer conversation where I get to know you both properly – your story, your people, and the bits that actually matter to you both.

It’s not an interview, think of it more as a conversation that goes somewhere.

Some people prefer to write things down instead, and that’s absolutely fine. But honestly, the more we talk, the better this tends to be. You get more detail, more personality, and the ceremony ends up feeling much more like you.

Building it

I take everything from our conversation (not just what you say, but how you are together).

From there I create the whole ceremony from scratch. Every. Single. Word.
I think about the structure, the tone, the flow and the individual parts that sit within it.

Music, readings, vows, rituals, blessings involving friends, families, pets - whatever you want, all built around how you want your ceremony to feel.

Some couples arrive with loads of ideas and that’s great, others have no idea where to start… and that is also great. Both work.

And that goes for the overall feel of the wedding ceremony too… its not just the words but how the whole thing comes together on the day.

I’m not turning up in a standard-issue blazer and hoping for the best. You let me know how you want this to feel, and I’ll show up in a way that fits it.

Getting it right

You’ll see as much or as little of the ceremony script as you want – all of it, none of it, bits of it – up to you.

Some couples want to read every word. Others prefer to keep some bits as a surprise - especially when we have worked together on your vows or the words for a ring exchange. It’s entirely up to you.

After the first draft, we go back and forth, make changes, adjust the tone, tighten things where they need it. Nothing is rushed, and we don’t stop at “that’ll do”.

We keep going until you think everything feels clear, settled, and properly you.

Before the day

We have a run through at your venue so nothing feels awkward or unclear.

I’ll always speak to your people – planner, the team at the venue, photographer, content creators, singers, dog chaperones, whoever is involved – so everyone knows what’s happening during the ceremony.

On the day

I’ll be there 90 minutes before the ceremony.

I check in with everyone, make sure everything’s set up properly, and take care of any logistics so you don’t have to.

Yes, I arrive in jeans and trainers.
No, I will not be doing your ceremony in them.

When it’s time, I step in lead it.

Holding the space, setting the pave, getting the balance right, making things feel natural, not forced.

One wedding a day. Always.

You’re my only wedding on your day.
You get my complete attention.
You get my full energy.

Afterwards

I’ll send your ceremony words for you to keep. Something to come back to you and recognise as something that felt like you.

There’s lots to think about when it comes to choosing how your wedding ceremony feels. Any questions, take a look at the  answers to your wedding ceremony questions here, or just give me a call if that’s easier. Happy to chat anytime to see if you think it’s something for you… or not.