the full monty
Most celebrants come from backgrounds in teaching, HR, or public speaking. I come from storytelling. As a photographer and writer, I've spent years noticing the small things that make people who they are: the shared jokes, the tiny details that say everything. That's what I bring to your ceremony, and why I'm probably the only celebrant who gets genuinely excited reading about the time you accidentally got locked out of your B&B together in the rain. I'm not just gathering information, I'm listening for the shape of your story and the details that make it unmistakably yours.
Every ceremony I create is fully personalised, tailored to your vision and your personalities. I'll write a bespoke script, guide you on readings, personal vows, and any unique elements you'd like to include.
For complete peace of mind, I also include a rehearsal. It doesn't have to take place at your venue – even a run-through in a living room works brilliantly.
A ceremony might look effortless, but behind the scenes there are dozens of tiny moving parts that all need to dovetail together. We'll walk through the timing of the music, who walks in when, where everyone stands, who has the rings and how they're presented, when readings and any ceremony rituals happen, what takes place during the signing, how you'll make your grand exit, and even where everyone heads afterwards for confetti and photographs. Once we've walked through it together, everyone with a part to play knows exactly what to do. You can relax and enjoy the day, knowing all the practical details have already been thought through.
My Full Monty package includes:
Initial consultation, either in person or by video call.
Crafting a fully personalised wedding script based on our conversations and my couple questionnaire, including drafts and revisions.
Guidance on unique ceremony elements, such as Celtic rituals.
Vow writing tips and keepsake vow cards.
Suggestions for music and readings.
Advice on ceremony choreography.
Follow-up meeting, either in person or by video call.
On-the-day project management to ensure everything runs perfectly.
Rehearsal at your wedding venue or somewhere closer to home.
Commemorative wedding certificate, signed on the day by yourselves and any chosen witnesses.
A digital copy of my hand-picked Supplier Recommendations Brochure.
Full guidance on legalising your marriage.
Unlimited contact during normal working hours.
Travel for the initial consultation, follow-up meeting and ceremony within 15 miles of Central London. I'll arrive at least one hour before your ceremony, and yours will be my only ceremony that day.
I'm very happy to travel outside London for your wedding and pre-meetings. We can discuss reasonable travel costs.
A rehearsal is included in the Full Monty package because I genuinely believe it helps everyone feel calmer and more confident on the day. If a rehearsal simply isn't possible, don't worry. We'll use our second meeting to carefully talk through all the moving parts, so everyone involved knows what to expect and the ceremony still runs smoothly. While nothing quite replaces walking through it together, this is an excellent alternative.
The Full Monty package, including a rehearsal, is £1,200. If a rehearsal isn't practical, I also offer a reduced package without one for £975.
The style and tone of your ceremony are completely yours to choose. Heartfelt or humorous, traditional or completely unconventional, or somewhere wonderfully in between. Whatever you're imagining, we'll shape your ceremony together until it feels exactly right.
