Here are some common questions I frequently receive.

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• Are you insured?

  I certainly am, as it protects both you and me. I have professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Here is the link.

• How far will you travel?

  My package price allows travelling up to an hour from Tilehurst, Reading. If I need to travel further, I charge it as travelling time, which is £50 per hour.

• Can I include my pet/s?

  Absolutely, so long as the venue is happy! But full responsibility does lay with yourselves.

• What will you wear?

  I ask you about your dress code first. Generally, I wear a jacket, shirt and white trousers.

• Can I have both a celebrant and a registrar?

  Yes, many couples choose to have a separate legal ceremony with a registrar and a more personalised ceremony with a celebrant. 

• Are you legally married if you use a celebrant?

  Since a celebrant-led ceremony isn't legally binding, most couples who opt for a celebrant tend to go to their local registry office a few days before their wedding to do the legal paperwork. Then they're free to have their celebrant wedding celebration wherever they want.

• What if I want to include religious elements in my ceremony?

  A celebrant allows more flexibility to incorporate religious or spiritual elements tailored to your beliefs, while a registrar usually cannot. 

• Do you need a registrar at a humanist wedding?

  Humanist weddings are not legally recognised in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Couples who want a legally binding marriage must have a separate civil ceremony before or after their Humanist celebration, conducted by a registrar.

• How do I choose between a celebrant and a registrar?

  Consider how much customization you want in your ceremony and whether the legal aspects are your primary concern. 

• Can a celebrant perform other ceremonies besides weddings?

  Celebrants can officiate naming ceremonies, vow renewals, and funerals, depending on their specialisation. 

• Is a celebrant cheaper than a registrar?

  Wedding venues are often expensive because their license costs them a lot of money, so the overall cost can often be lower if you choose to get married at an unlicensed venue.

• Can a celebrant marry you in your garden?

  So, if you choose to hold your ceremony at home, you will need to visit a registry office at some point beforehand to sign your wedding paperwork. A celebrant can then conduct your ceremony at home, meaning it will be made personal to you.

• Can a registrar marry you anywhere in the UK?
  With notice, the Superintendent Registrar issues authority for the marriage, and you can marry in any Register Office or local authority-approved premises in any district. In England and Wales, 28 days’ notice must be given to the Register Office before the marriage can take place.

• Can a friend be your celebrant?

  Yes, you can ask someone to lead your ceremony. Just think about the responsibility and pressure on your friend or family member.