Professional, Independent Celebrant for Weddings, Ceremonies & Events
Independent, Professional Celebrant in South-West UK
Events from £400
Weddings from £600
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou
“Where there is great love, there are always miracles.” – Willa Cather
“I love you the more in that I believe you had liked me for my own sake and for nothing else..” – John Keats
“LeighAnne your attention to the smallest of detail, why everything had to be perfect and everything else you did for us, thank you, thank you, thank you!”
“Thank you so much for your kindness, your ability to just know what we needed and especially on the day.. Everything was just amazing!”
“We appreciate that what you did for us was above and beyond. It is that that makes you so very special!”
Your Day, Your Way!
When it comes to ceremonies there are simply no rules. You can hold a ceremony for any reason that you desire. If it is important to you then it is important to me. I love love in whatever form: a wedding between two people, the love between a family, or even self love – I am here for it!
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Every ceremony you can think of has love at its very core and is truly something to be celebrated. Below is a list of different types of ceremony but the list is not exhaustive. If you want to do something different then I would love to help you create your vision. The beauty of any celebrant-led ceremony is there are no restrictions. You get to choose the time of day, the location, the words and everything else in between. Be it in traditional ways like a stately home or hotel or why not go crazy? In the water? Yes! At midnight under a thousand twinkling stars? Yes! Maybe naked in woodland? OK we can talk about that one! Whatever you want to do to make your day unforgettable, I am your Fairy Godmother helping you make it happen!
The following are just some of the celebrant services I offer. Please click / tap on them to find out more!
Weddings
I weddings! Please head over to my weddings page to find out more!
A Naming Ceremony is for those who love the idea of a Christening, to welcome their new child to the world, but who dont want the religious aspect. A Naming Ceremony is a wonderful alternative. It is a day to introduce your new baby to your wider network, confirm their name and celebrate their arrival amongst family and friends.
A Commitment Ceremony is just that- to commit to another person. Whether that be in love or friendship it is entirely up to you! It could be that you are not quite at the proposal or wedding stage or maybe you do not believe in marriage yet you do believe in love. A Commitment Ceremony is a declaration of love without the legal or title of a wedding or marriage.
A Renewal of Vows is just as it suggests… Renewing the vows you made to your partner previously, but in a new ceremony. Maybe you have been married for many years but for various reasons never got the day of your dreams. This ceremony could be your chance to put that right and have just what YOU want. Or maybe you and your partner have been through stormy seas but have come through the other side and want to reaffirm your love for one another, in a new declaration of love and commitment. A Renewal is suitable for anyone wanting to reiterate the promises made previously whilst making new ones and expressing their love.
An Adoption Ceremony is held to welcome a new child into the family, often being the occasion where the wider family and friends network is introduced to the new arrival. Also used to commemorate the event of an adoption becoming legal for older children i.e step parent formally adopting a child.
An Adult Naming Ceremony is for anyone who wants to celebrate a new name.
So for example if you have transitioned and now would like to be known as your new name this would be a good way to ‘formally’ introduce your new name to your wider network of family and friends alongside celebrating your new life.
Similarly anyone who has discarded their birth name or married name they may wish to celebrate this change with a ceremony.
Divorce can for many be a very painful time. For others it is a time for celebration, for freedom and to welcome in a new way of life as a single person. A Divorce Ceremony can help you shed the past and welcome in your new life.
For some their pet is their family. A Pet Ceremony can be anything you wish! A new arrival celebration, a special birthday where you want a more formal event or a blending ceremony for all of your pets. The possibilities are endless!
A Family Binding Ceremony does just that… binds a family together. Performing one or more rituals including hand tying a binding ceremony is for those wishing to blend families, i.e step or foster families or reaffirm their love as a family.
Celebrating the coming of age, as a child grows into an adult, this ceremony is a special event to share with family and friends. It can mean different things to different people, and happen at various ages depending on your beliefs.
As I mentioned before ceremonies can happen for any event you choose. Maybe you want to celebrate various milestones? Have you finished chemotherapy after a cancer battle? Nothing is off limits so contact me and I can help you build a bespoke event as unique as you are.
Speech or Vow Writing
Are you happy with how things are going with your planning but feel you need a little extra help writing your vows? Why not book me for a one on one chat to help you write vows that your partner will treasure forever?
Maybe you want to give the best speech at your wedding breakfast or event but just cant seem to find the right words? Get in touch and I can help you write a speech that will have your guests talking for years to come.
Sample scripts
If you have decided you would like a friend or family member to act as your Celebrant for your special event I am able to provide various sample scripts.
Mistress of Ceremonies
Please advise if you wish for me to conduct Mistress of Ceremony duties i.e introducing you to your guests in a formal setting, after I have performed your ceremony.
I am also available for solely these duties if you so wish.
The following are just some of the range of additional services I offer. Please click / tap on them to find out more!
Corporate Services
As an experienced event planner I have 13 years experience in the industry. From funerals to large scale parties and events I have seen and more importantly organised it all! From weddings, funerals, parties and military occasions I have a wealth of knowledge in what it takes to plan a breath-taking event. In the last year I have achieved the formal qualifications to match my hands on experience.
My attention to detail is always outstanding but can equally be matched with my zest in ensuring everyone has the most amazing time and the event goes to plan and exceeds everyone’s expectations.
“LeighAnne what an incredible night. The little touches, the special moments took the night to another level. Thank you” – Stacey, charity ball 2018
“We had the best day. Everything we asked for was executed so incredibly well and your commitment to our vision was obvious. Thank you for a day we will never forget.” – Chris and Natasha, May 2019
Presenting a Long Service Award is a symbol of recognition for an employee who has worked for your company for a long period of time. For some employees a gift or short speech may feel enough but for that special employee who has given not just time but commitment, dedication and loyalty you may wish to do something more. As an experienced public speaker I can help you plan something extra special and conduct a very special moment for your valued employee.
A Recognition Award allows you to reward someone who has gone above and beyond their job role. You may wish to formalise the award with a small ceremony and that is where I can help you plan something special!
Corporate Assistance is for those who do not feel comfortable giving a speech or presentation to their employees and or clients. We all have different skills and for some they may be amazing in their chosen field but do not feel comfortable giving public addresses. That is where I come in and can take that stress away from you. Whether it is showcasing a new project with a presentation or rallying the troops at your annual Christmas party I am on hand to ensure your event has that extra finesse!
If you need an experienced and confident presenter then look no further. Whether it is an award ceremony or introducing acts and performers than let me help you inject some personality and glamour to your event.
An after dinner speaker can help take your event to the next level! As an experienced public speaker I can captivate your audience with your chosen subject and tell a story. Injecting humour and magic let me help you elevate your event.
We all want our special event to go without a hitch. Life is about making memories and these special moments deserve to be amazing. That is where I can help. Whether it is a milestone birthday, anniversary, corporate event or anything you wish to celebrate I can help you plan an occasion to remember. With over 13 years experience in event planning I am calm, organised and detail orientated. My nickname is Monica in my circles (if you know you know) and I take that as a compliment! My attention to detail is impeccable and I love taking a simple idea from start to finish to ensure a magical time is had by everyone.
There are different levels of my involvement and I can tailor a package to fit your requirements. Therefore my pre is on application. Feel free to get in touch and let me help you plan a wonderful event.
