Thinking of working with an independent celebrant to create and conduct your ceremony?
There are hundreds of independent celebrants to choose from. Every single one is passionate about their work. Most have completed relevant training with a reputable organisation. Many are members of respected industry bodies. And all of them should be insured.
But only one or two will be your perfect fit.
Many people believe that the only way to celebrate your wedding in England and Wales is either in a church or with a registrar. However, more and more people are realising the benefits of separating the ‘legal’ part from the ‘celebration’ part by having the legal formalities completed with a registrar in advance (which costs £56 for a “Statutory Ceremony” in 2025) and then working with an independent celebrant to create and conduct a bespoke, personalised ceremony on their big day. It’s a bit like signing the paperwork for a new house or flat one day and getting the keys and moving in later. It’s a very continental way of doing things, and it’s catching on here.
Did you know you have four options?
Couples often assume that they have only three options for getting legally married in England and Wales:
Registrar costs vary widely across the country - in some places, it costs up to £1,000 for two registrars to attend the venue, depending on the day of the week. And registrars pretty much follow a standard script, so you get the same words as everyone else with usually only a little wriggle room for you to personalise it.
