Weddings

I will create a beautiful, personal wedding ceremony for you

Your love story is unique. So why not tell it in a unique way? Instead of settling for a generic, off-the-peg wedding ceremony, why not choose made-to-measure? As your wedding celebrant, I’ll create a beautiful ceremony for you: fresh, full of love and authentically you.

To create your perfect ceremony, we’ll talk about what makes you happy, and your hopes for your ceremony. Do you want something formal or relaxed, energetic, or laid-back? Do you love tradition, or are you looking for a contemporary wedding? Are there any readings or music that are particularly special to you? Do you have beliefs, interests and traditions that you want to reflect in your ceremony?

From a spiritual perspective, we can draw inspiration from any religion or tradition. If you have different beliefs or faiths, we can combine elements from both. In addition, we can include a symbolic ritual, such as handfasting, or a unity candle.

My weddings are creative, fun and inclusive. I take an enthusiastic, can-do approach. I make time for us to get to know each other, so when the big day arrives, you will feel relaxed and excited – ready to take everything in.

I want your wedding ceremony to be everything you hope for. I want you to love every minute!

Alicen is so professional and friendly, even on our first meeting it felt that we had known her for years. She made us feel so relaxed and listened to everything that we wanted our ceremony to be. Alicen also keep in contact with us while writing the ceremony.
Matt and Sue
Rob and I just want to say a huge thank you for the amazing ceremony you did yesterday. It was just right for us and our friends and family. Very laid back and friendly. Thank you for including our puppy Digby 😊 It was all just perfect.
Evie and Rob
Thank you so much for such a lovely wedding ceremony. You made our day just perfect – it was a truly wonderful day for us both
Sarah and Tony
Thank you so, so much for the perfect manner in which you conducted our wedding. We have lots of pictures of people laughing as well as looking serious at the appropriate moments.
Liz and Ben
Neither of us got a chance to say thanks after the ceremony in December, we were kind of swept away as soon as it was all over, but we both wanted to say thanks for making it go so well. Heather was particularly glad as you made her feel less stressed and nervous (the ceremony was never going to be her favourite part!). Thanks again from us both.
Jonathan and Heather
We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for the way you conducted our wedding. You kept us all giggling and created a wonderful and relaxed ceremony and atmosphere which was exactly what we both wanted. Thank you for helping to make our day so very special.
Ian and Heather
Alicen was brilliant! We could not have asked for a better celebrant. She introduced us to some great ideas that we would not have come up with on our own and really helped us develop what we had in mind. Alicen was calm, confident, warm and organised. She worked in plenty of humour (which we asked for), really engaged with the guests to deliver a ceremony that many of our friends and family have described as "the most personal, unique and enjoyable wedding ceremony they had ever been to"
Eleanor and Tom
Rick and I would like to say a big THANKYOU for making our commitment ceremony absolutely delightful. Everyone enjoyed the day very much and we partied until midnight! Without your excellent skills I am sure the day would not have gone so smoothly. The ceremony itself was perfect. Fun, light-hearted but sincere where necessary.
Rick and Judy

What’s different about a celebrant wedding

Your wedding ceremony is uniquely written for you – different from anyone else’s
Your wedding is full of your choices – free from boring rules and regulations
Your ceremony reflects your style, personality, beliefs – and your wedding theme
You benefit from my years of experience and I offer lots of useful advice on what makes a wonderful ceremony
You will feel so much more confident and relaxed on the day because we have a good rapport and trust
My weddings are inclusive – Love is definitely Love. I’m sensitive to anyone with special needs or disabilities.

How to plan your wedding

For your marriage to be legal, you also need to book a legal ceremony with your local registration service. You must give 29 days’ notice of your intention to marry. Some couples have their legal ceremony the day before their bespoke wedding; others opt for weeks or months before. There’s also the option to have the registrars come to your licensed venue.

To make the booking, contact your local UK registry office or the equivalent abroad. It’s best to book your legal marriage as soon as possible, as the popular summer dates get filled very quickly.

The simplest legal ceremony costs just £50. You will pay more for the use of a function room, or for the registrars to come to your venue.

Let me know what you’re thinking and if you need help. As an ex-registrar myself, I know how to make your legal ceremony and your bespoke ceremony complement each other perfectly.

How I work with you

We’ll meet, either in person or on the phone and to begin with I’ll ask lots of questions to find out what makes you tick. I want to make sure I really understand what you’re imagining for your wedding day. Once I have the info, I’ll get started. Creating your ceremony will be a fun, collaborative experience!

My wedding ceremony fee for 2023 is £700. This includes:

all phone calls, emails and Zoom/Skype/Facetime meetings
a face-to-face meeting, ideally at the venue
creation of the ceremony concept
writing and editing of a full, bespoke script
writing your vows or helping you to write your own
ongoing contact with you and the venue co-ordinator
leading the ceremony on the day
a presentation copy of the full wedding celebration script and certificate
travel costs – within a 20 mile radius of DT6 (beyond is charged at .45p per mile).

My fee for 2024 weddings is £750.

How to book your wedding

If you would like to have an informal chat before going ahead, I offer a free 30 minute phone or zoom call, with no obligation. To book me for your wedding, I ask for a 50% deposit to secure the date. If you need to postpone for any reason, I will carry it over to your new date. Happy wedding planning – I look forward to hearing from you!

“We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU. You kept us all giggling and created a wonderful and relaxed ceremony which is exactly what we both wanted. Thank you for making our day so very special”

Symbolic handfasting during a wedding ceremony