Every ceremony is completely bespoke and as unique as the partnership it represents. When planning your ceremony, nothing is compulsory and nothing is ever "too weird"! Whoever you are, I want to create a ceremony where every word is something you can stand by, for the rest of your lives together.
Your Heartwood Ceremony will feel:
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Inclusive and welcoming to all.
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Personal and authentic, as if an old friend has created something very special, just for you.
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Relaxed and full of joy. There will be laughter, and probably a few (happy!) tears.
Together we will:
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Tell your story, celebrate your lives and the way you think about love and marriage.
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Incorporate readings, music and symbolic gestures that are meaningful to you.
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Include, adapt or renounce traditions to create a ceremony that reflects you and your values.
As your celebrant I will:
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Be flexible. Your wedding will be my only wedding that week so I can give it the attention it deserves.
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Support you as much as you need throughout the process, from writing your own vows to making sure everything and everyone is where they need to be on the day.
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Never make assumptions about you, your partner, your pronouns, your needs or relationship roles.
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Be incredibly privileged to get to know you so intimately and to put your thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams into words you will treasure forever.