Frequently Asked Questions
Weddings
Is a celebrant-led wedding legally binding?
No. Anywhere in the UK, a wedding ceremony led by an independent celebrant is not a legal marriage on its own. To be legally married you also need a registrar or another legally authorised person. Most couples complete that legal step in a short, simple appointment with a registrar, then hold their celebrant ceremony as the wedding their guests see.
Where do we do the legal part?
In England and Wales you give notice at your local register office and then have a short statutory ceremony there with two witnesses. You need to give notice in advance, so contact them early. Your register office will confirm what you need and the current fee.
Is the law changing?
It may. The government consulted on reforming weddings law in England and Wales between July and September 2026, and has said it intends to regulate the person who conducts a wedding instead of the building. Whether independent celebrants will be able to conduct legal weddings has not been decided, and no date has been set. Until the law changes, the legal step above still applies.
What about Scotland and Northern Ireland?
The same applies. In Scotland and Northern Ireland a legal marriage must be conducted by a registrar or by a celebrant authorised through a religious or belief body. I can lead your ceremony there as a celebration, with the legal marriage completed separately.
Can we include religious or cultural elements?
Yes. Because my ceremony is separate from the legal registration, there are no restrictions on what it contains. You can include readings, music, blessings, prayers or traditions from any faith or culture, or none at all.
This is general information. Your local registrar can confirm what applies to you.
Booking and practicalities
What happens after I enquire?
I reply within two working days. We then have a consultation, I write your ceremony script, and you review and revise it with me before the day. The Packages page sets out what each package includes.
How much does a ceremony cost?
Current prices are on the Packages page. Final pricing is confirmed after your consultation and can vary with location and travel.
Do you travel?
Yes, across the UK. Travel beyond 30 miles is charged at cost and confirmed when you book.