Terms and Conditions
Below is what you can expect working with me, and the basis of our working relationship.
You can also find some information on common questions including prices and what costs include further down.
Upon you agreeing to instruct Ruth Gwilliam Ceremonies, I ask for a 50% non-refundable deposit payable through bank transfer or cheque.
Once a deposit has been paid, I will commence work on your ceremony script and will communicate with you via email and phone until you are completely happy with the final script.
Full and final payment is required 8 weeks prior to your ceremony. I am unable to commit to delivering your ceremony if payment has not been made.
In the event of you having to rearrange the ceremony due to unforeseen circumstances, there is no extra charge and I will do my best to accommodate you on another date. Should I not be able to accommodate you, your deposit would remain non-refundable.
In the event of me being unable to deliver the ceremony, due to unforeseen circumstances, I will endeavour to find another qualified celebrant to deliver your ceremony.
Ready to begin?
Call me to discuss your ceremony on
07736 039705
or send me a message and I will get back to you.
Inclusivity
It’s important to me that all my couples feel comfortable working with me. I look forward to working with you regardless of your race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability.
Common Questions
Regarding Ceremonies
What is a wedding celebrant?
A celebrant is a professionally trained official, with the skills and experience to create and deliver a personal ceremony just for you. A celebrant ceremony has no restrictions in terms of format or style. You can quite simply have the ceremony in the venue and location of your choice and no licence is required.
I believe that no two couples are the same and your wedding ceremony is probably one of the most amazing and beautiful moments you will share with each other. I make sure I listen carefully to your requirements and I'm open to any suggestions you may want whilst also able to offer some ideas you may not have thought of. It's your day and your ceremony and I am here to ensure it is exactly as you want it to be on the day.
Is a ceremony legally binding?
A celebrant ceremony is not legally binding and you would need to be legally married by a Registrar. This can be done either before or after your celebrant ceremony in a short and simple service at the Register Office. I am totally flexible with timings for your ceremony because I only do one ceremony a day.
What happens during a ceremony?
There are no strict rules on the format of a ceremony but usually they are around 30 minutes in length. Why not include friends and family within your ceremony. You may wish to have music, readings and to exchange your wedding rings. Writing your own personal vows is a beautiful way to really make your ceremony extremely personal to you and I can help you with ideas on writing these.. I also offer a certificate signing at the end of your ceremony if you wish and included in the price is a souvenir script of your ceremony.
Why choose a celebrant ceremony?
A celebrant ceremony is a great alternative and will ensure your wedding is unique and personal.
With many couples now looking at more unusual locations and wishing to choose their own words and vows to say to each other, a celebrant is a far more accommodating choice. Furthermore, if you have dreams of getting married overseas but wish to celebrate with family and friends on your return then a celebrant ceremony can be a beautiful way to recreate your wedding day.
How much does it cost?
My fees are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.
Wedding Ceremony: £700
Vow Renewal Ceremony: £700
Commitment Ceremony: £700
Find out about what these costs include below
What do costs include?
- Initial interview/meeting by zoom
- All clients meetings, phone calls, emails throughout the time period
- Writing/editing of your script and as many drafts as required until you are entirely happy with the end result
- All fuel and mileage
- Suggestions for readings and writing vows
- Suggestions for wordings within the exchanging of your rings
- A venue visit prior to the ceremony
- A symbolic action should you want one (there may be additional cost to a client should small purchases for this be required)
- Delivering your ceremony on the day (arrival one hour before the ceremony)
- A souvenir certificate
- A souvenir copy of your ceremony script
Ready to begin?
Call me to discuss your ceremony on
07736 039705
or send me a message and I will get back to you.