Wedding Celebrant in Essex

The Wedding, and that can be a glorious excuse to have a party, but the meaning can be lost in the fun. If you want a marriage that means something, go for a wedding that really gives you the chance to start as you mean to go on.

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I’m the member of Association of Independent Celebrants.

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Why choose me as your celebrant?

I’ve been taking weddings for over 44 years, initially as a Church of England priest. Yes that means I’m in my 70s, and I like to think I bring a certain gravitas (as well as grey hair), along with a lightness of touch, to any wedding that I lead. Now that I've retired, I can provide just the right wedding for you both.

You need a Wedding that works to create a Marriage that means something today, and over the years ahead. You’re ready to make that commitment to that special person, and they to you. The Wedding, and that can be a glorious excuse to have a party, but the meaning can be lost in the fun. If you want a marriage that means something, go for a wedding that really gives you the chance to start as you mean to go on.

I weave my experience together with what you want. If you want religious, I can do that; if you want to keep religion out of it, I can do that. The importance is to create a celebration that means something, and I’ll liaise with the venue you’ve chosen to ensure a smooth and memorable event. Typical fee £500 including all preparation and support.

Call me 07834 602751
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If you want your wedding to have legal status you’ll need to do that bit with a licenced Registrar at a place licensed for weddings. Then I can take over for the bit that has real meaning, along with spirit as your two hearts link together. Or if you want to be committed without the need for a legal status, we can create the whole thing.

Hear from Happy Couples

  • Dean & Lesley

    “We were blessed by John on a wonderful sunny day in the Lake District. We have known John for many years and did not hesitate to ask him to perform our blessing in the presence of our family and friends. Prior to the service John spent time helping us identify and personalise our vows to each other. We were touched by the ceremony he delivered and how loving and personal he made it to ourselves and others in the congregation”

Book me as your celebrant today

  • Weddings

    from £500 
    plus travel expenses (concessions available) 

    Includes
    - consultation call
    - at least two face-to-face discussions online or in person depending on location;
    - preparation of the order of service for your approval (but not any printing required);
    - rehearsal depending on location;
    - leading the ceremony

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Frequently Asked Quetions

Still unsure if John is the right person to celebrate your love?

Below are answers to some of your most common questions.

  • No, and this is true for all celebrants. You will need to be legally married by a registrar somewhere licensed for weddings; this could be at a Registry Office separate to the ceremony I provide, or it could be somewhere licensed, such as a hotel, and I take over immediately afterwards.

  • I provide a personalised ceremony that meets your needs and wants without any legal constraints as regards the wording or the venue.

  • Yes, as long as the requirements for your legal marriage have been met. I have taken weddings in various outdoor locations as well as indoors.

  • I create the order of service after discussions with you and getting to know you. I will be asking you to choose readings and songs/music and perhaps include others in the ceremony. If you want the order of service to be professionally printed that would be your responsibility at your expense

  • I've been taking weddings for over forty years, so I know what I'm doing and always get thanked for providing a personalised and special ceremony.