What Do We Offer?

A special occasion deserves a relaxed approach and personalised planning, whether your ceremony is small and intimate or casual and contemporary. You can look forward to your special day, knowing that everything will go smoothly.

Our ceremonies are simple and relaxed, and they are unique to each couple. We will assist you in writing your vows to one another and guide you in selecting appropriate readings and promises. Additionally, if you wish, we can include religious and symbolic elements that reflect your love and commitment on your special day.

Civil Weddings offers two types of ceremonies: Bespoke and Prewritten. If you would like to receive a quotation, please Contact Us with details about your venue and the date you wish to hold your ceremony.

Bespoke Ceremonies
(Price £280.00, which includes £75.00 non-refundable deposit and a commemorative certificate)

Our ‘Bespoke’ ceremony allows you to express yourselves through your ceremony. Get creative with readings and rituals that are meaningful to you and provide opportunities to include family and friends.

Your ceremony is written just for you and can include multiple readings, rituals, and elements of your choice, including different ways for your loved ones to participate. You determine what goes into your ceremony.

Prewritten Ceremonies
(Price £150.00, which includes £50.00 non-refundable deposit)

Our prewritten ceremony is a cost-effective alternative to our ‘Bespoke’ ceremony. The prewritten script includes a brief welcome, opening words, your preferred choice of vows, exchange of ring vows and one reading of your choice. It is perfect for couples who feel uncomfortable being the centre of attention and wish to have a no-frills ceremony or have made a last-minute decision for an impulse ceremony at home or on the beach.

A commemorative certificate is available at an additional cost of £5.00 on request.

Additional Costs
For ceremonies falling on a Public Holiday, an additional fee of £75.00 is charged.

Mileage is charged at 45p per mile to attend meetings or a dress rehearsal in person. We do not charge mileage for ceremonies within Essex. Outside of Essex, we charge for mileage, any rail fares, airfares, and accommodation charges incurred to attend your ceremony, meetings, or dress rehearsals.

PLEASE NOTE:
Once your Bespoke or Prewritten ceremony script is ready for review, the Celebrant will email a copy, which is your chance to make changes. Most ceremonies go through 2 or 3 drafts.