Frequently Asked Questions

A celebrant is a person who officiates at ceremonies, rituals, or celebrations.  Celebrants are trained professionals who specialise in creating and conducting personalised ceremonies for significant life events such as weddings and vow renewals, funerals and memorials, baby naming and family ceremonies.

Unlike Religious or Humanist officiants, Celebrants typically offer ceremonies that are inclusive of various beliefs, traditions, and cultural backgrounds.  They work closely with their clients to craft ceremonies that reflect their values, preferences, and unique personalities.

Celebrants play a crucial role in guiding and facilitating these events, ensuring that they are meaningful, dignified, and reflective of the individuals or families involved. They help create a ceremony that honours the significance of the occasion while respecting the diverse beliefs and backgrounds of those in attendance.

Donna has undergone specific training with the Celebrant Circle and is certified and insured to practice professionally. She belongs to professional associations and organisations that set standards and provide ongoing education and support.

Aurelia Ventures celebrant-led wedding ceremonies are not legally binding.

Couples need to complete the legal formalities separately, such as obtaining a marriage license from the relevant government authority and having a civil ceremony conducted by a legally authorised officiant and costs in the region of £46.  This can be done before or after your celebrant-led ceremony.

There are numerous mini tributes or rituals that can be incorporated you’re your ceremony to add personalisation and meaning. Some common ones include:

1. Sand Ceremony: The couple or family pour different coloured sand into a single container, symbolising the blending of their lives together. 

2. Tree Planting Ceremony: The couple plant a tree together, symbolising growth, strength, and the roots of their relationship.

3. Handfasting Ceremony: Originating from Celtic traditions, this involves binding the couple's hands together with cords or ribbons to symbolise their commitment and unity.

4. Wine Box Ceremony: The couple writes love letters to each other and places them in a box with a bottle of wine. They seal the box during the ceremony and agree to open it on a future anniversary or milestone.

5. Memory Table or Memory Lane: Setting up a table or display with photographs, mementos, or symbolic items to honor loved ones who are absent or memories of significant moments.

These are just a few examples, and there are countless other rituals and tributes that can be tailored to fit the specific preferences and circumstances of the individuals involved in the ceremony.