Martin
Individually crafted celebration ceremony for you
Having over ten years experience designing and delivering religious and non religious celebrations, I will work with you to make your ceremony truly unique. Whether it's a wedding celebration, renewal of vows or naming ceremony, the day will be truly memorable for you, your family and friends. I am a member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants in England and have all the resources to make your celebration perfect.
Wedding & Blessing Ceremony
A truly unique ceremony
That special place.
In your garden, at a chateau, or on the beach.
I will work with you to make your wedding day the most wonderful and memorable day of your life. Whether your ceremony is simple, with a handful of friends or a Grand celebration with hundreds of family or friends and anything between, your ceremony will be very very special.
Those special words.
We will sit and discuss face to face.
After discussion, I'll send you a draft script as a starting point, then working together we'll create a ceremony unique for you. Guidance and help with your choice of readings, poems, prayers and preparation of your vows.
This special Symbol.
A coupling tradition
Some couples like to include Handfasting or Salting in their ceremony or something else special to them, perhaps Grandad's old watch that he left you, to show that spiritually he is still with you. A Yogi Smudging is also used to create a clean spirit and space for your new life. The choice is endless and yours.
Photos
Some of our celebration ideas
Here comes the bride
Sittin' on a bench at West Town Mall
He sat down in his overalls and asked me
You waitin' on a womanI nodded yeah and said how 'bout you
He said son since nineteen fifty-two I've been
Waitin' on a womanExchange of rings
I give you this ring to wear with love and joy.
As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you.
I choose you to be my husband, this day and for evermore.
Love D'vine
Express your love for each other in the beautiful open air in the vines of the Aude
Salting
From Hebrew times and throughout history, salt has been used to seal covenants, contracts and promises. Being one of the earths purest elements made from water and sun, it has both life giving and sustaining elements. Salt symbolizes loyalty, honesty, purity and it represents all that is lasting and preserved.
Martin and the registrars
Marcus and Dannielle wanted a personal bespoke service within the confines of legislation, working with them and the registrars I was able to help them realise their dream.
Handfasting
Sarah and Roy, your hands are bound together now, so your lives and spirits are joined in a union of love and trust. The bond of marriage is not formed by these cords, but rather by the vows you have made.
Diamond Celebration
Barbara and Peter celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary after their renewal of vows and 60 years of marriage!!
Poem
Here is an extract of a poem that can be read by a friend or relative. I have many examples that you can look at
Religious reading
If you would like a reading from the Bible or spiritual reading we can find an appropriate text
Sanding
Justine and Pete decided on a Sanding Ceremony, using sand from the beach in Sete
On the beach
A wonderful natural place to start a new life together
In the Mas Courtyard
Charlie and Nicola repeating their vows and declarations of love to each other
Chris & Ines Tying the knot
Two hearts, two histories, two cultures becoming one.
Chris from Scotland & Ines from Bonisa via Oz
All signed and sealed
The Macintosh ribbon representing the family, their history and traditions. The Bosnian emblem representing the family, their customs and heritage
Renewal of Vows
or "I do" part two
A vow renewal ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate your marriage,
at a special anniversary, after a difficult time in your relationship or at a time of suffering
and a great excuse for a party!!!
No matter how many years you have been married never forget to say "I love you".
What better way to declare your love for one another that to publicly renew your wedding vows in front of your children, family and new friends.
Tell the story of your marriage, include some of your favourite songs,
funny stories, perhaps a testimony.
Tie the knot a second time with a Handfasting ceremony
Many years on
Sample text we can use
May this ceremony, renewing the vows you took to become husband and wife on your wedding day, remind you that despite the stresses of every life, your love, respect, trust and understanding of each other will continue to increase your contentment and heighten your joy.
Naming Ceremony
Welcome
Ceremony Inspired by Love
I will work with you to choose the words, readings or poems so that your ceremony reflects your family.
Your ceremony can be a small intimate occasion or a large celebration involving family and friends where everyone can take a role in this exciting day.
The Naming Ceremony can be held wherever you like: at home, in your garden or at a special venue. Celebrate afterwards, with a party or just a quiet time together, the choice is yours!
The ceremony will be personal to you
As parents, during the ceremony, you can make promises or commitments to your child and also include Guide Parents or Godparents. You can use this opportunity to acknowledge the unique role of grandparents, aunts, uncles and close friends. Older children, can also be included in the celebration, they may like to read a poem or say a few words to welcome the new member to the family.
Symbolic gestures
A Naming candle can be lit to symbolise lighting the way in life for your new baby. Sanding can be introduced into the celebration to show individuality and family unity.
Any age Any reason
Traditionally naming takes place with a baby, however, in changing times these ceremonies can be beautiful at any time in life. The adoption of a older child, two families becoming one, after SRS or simply changing your name.
Funerals
Celebration of Life & Memorial services
Funeral
I am a family celebrant working hard to create unique and sensative funeral services.
Liasing closelywith the family and friends of the deceased so I can build a personal ceremony that truly commemorates and celebrates the life of their loved one.
I am happy to conduct religious and non religious ceremonies, and as a Christian I like to include any spiritual or religious aspects in the service that reflect the deceased or that may provide comfort to those who are left behind grieving.
Memorial & Celebration of life
Here in France the funeral must take place within 6 days of death. Often it is not enough time for us to get our heads around the situation. Having a memorial service is the ideal opportunity for family and friends for take a more active part in remembering our loved one.
