Gail Newman Celebrant
Creating a Bespoke and Unique service with you, for you.
07488 346715
Handfastings
Thank you for considering me for your commitment and binding to each other. I have been practising and holding ceremonies for over 20 years. I have been trained by some of the best - Kate West and members of Gerald Gardener’s group, including Lois Bourne. I have held handfastings at Stonehenge, Avebury, The Rollright stones, hotels, private homes and gardens, the Black Mountains in Wales, Temples in Egypt and on a River bank in the South West of France.
Your ceremony can be as detailed as you wish it to be as I will be working with you to create the most magical day. You can make this ceremony unique to you and your loved one. I may even be able to lend you a ‘prop’ or two.
The charge for my services starts at £650
This includes:
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A 2 hour face to face meeting with you at a location of your choice, Ideally a minimum of two months before your special day
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We will work together to create a unique service
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I can guide you on appropriate readings and prose
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Edits of the script are included in the price
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Final approval of the service is yours
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We will have frequent contact after our initial meeting via phone, email or Skype
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I can guide you on the traditional symbolic ceremony and who you will need to make this complete
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1 full rehearsal before the event
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Optional sand, pebble or candle ceremony
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A copy of your ceremony
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A certificate signed by the couple, me and two witnesses
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I can wear ceremonial dress if required
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I will explain the ceremony to your guests throughout, so that everyone feels included
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location within a 30 mile radius of Hertfordshire*.
I am able to offer a hardback 'coffee table' style book personally created for you to remember the event. Price on application.
*Travel/accommodation expenses may be added dependent on location. Please note, a 25% deposit is required at the first meeting
“Thank you for travelling up to Leeds, you made our day complete.
Blessed Be James and Georgie”