How to find the perfect celebrant

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Q – My hubby-to-be and I are looking for a celebrant to make our ceremony fun and personal. How do we find the perfect supplier?

"To ensure you get the celebration you both want it’s important to find a supplier that shares the same values as you. There are several ways to find a supplier, for example, search engines, wedding magazines, websites or The Celebrant Directory. I advise reading bios and visiting the websites of those you like so you get a feel for their style and how they work with couples. Each celebrant will differ in how they work or the style in which they conduct the ceremony. Some offer specialities such as rituals, outdoor weddings or a particular theme. Once you’ve looked at enough websites, organise a call with your top three and see who you click with best. It’s important to have a good rapport with your supplier so you can be open with them. I meet with my couples after the initial phone call as I think it helps build the relationship, and I like to keep them involved when I am writing, so I can ensure I get everything spot on. One bride who contacted me used the same words to describe how she and her fiancé wanted their ceremony as I used to describe mine to the celebrant I chose, so we just clicked automatically.

"Whoever you choose though, I wish you a wonderful day and a lifetime of happiness."

Rebecca Douglas 
Celebrant 
www.rdceremonies.org.uk