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The Ceremony Company provides a bespoke wedding ceremony service covering the UK which matches your individual style, with no restrictions on venue, date, time and content. We love what we do.
The Ceremony Company Details

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The Ceremony Company Full Description
I set up The Ceremony Company in 2013, having previously worked as a Local Government Registrar and Celebrant for 9 years. I believe couples and families should have a choice of ceremony for their special day. Having listened to what is important to couples during my 9 years with Registration Services - these are the things which they wanted - meeting and choosing their celebrant, having a rehearsal, including their choice of vows, promises, music and readings with no restrictions. Including their story, hopes, beliefs, religion, traditions, personality and humour. As most couples work and can't make midweek 9-5 appointments - so the Ceremony Company was created to include all the above. Whether you live here in the UK or abroad we arrange a mutually convenient date and time to meet you, either face to face or via video call, it is important to listen to all your ideas and to see if we are the right fit for your special day. If you then wish to book, we ask for a deposit to secure your date and celebrant, then we guide you through the process making sure you have a relaxed and memorable day. What is important to you is important to us. Your ceremony can have any content whether it remain traditional or be something different like a Handfasting, Memory Box, Unity Candle, Sand, Flower Bouquet, Blessing style ceremony. We never take a booking without having met you - we encourage you to share all your ideas for your big day. We never say anything which has not been agreed. We arrive in person up to an hour before your ceremony, your ceremony can be held on any date anywhere in the UK (indoors or outdoors) and at any time. We only book one ceremony per celebrant - so if there are any unforeseen time changes these can be easily accommodated. We present you with a keepsake commemorative certificate which can be signed as part of your day. Please get in touch to arrange a free no obligation meeting.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Louise Burns
Hi, Many congratulations on your upcoming Wedding, how exciting! We would absolutely love to listen to all your ideas for your special day at a free no obligation meeting, get in touch. We can listen, get to know you both, share advice and discuss options to creating your perfect ceremony which will make your wedding day memorable and stand out from the crowd. Start your Adventure together the best way possible. Louise x The Ceremony Company

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2014
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
(80)
Georgie & Lorraine Kidd
Happy couple married in July
December 2017
What a wonderful Wonderland wedding

Louise was absolutely amazing from the very first communication that we had. Her reply to our email enquiry was so much warmer than any others we had gotten. We knew we wanted her to be our celebrant from the moment we met her. She has the most amazing ability to put you at ease right from the get go. She was funny, friendly, creative with personalising our day and that nothing was to much trouble for her. On our wedding day we knew Louise was going to be good but she completely surpassed our expectations and her delivery of the ceremony was perfect. All of our guests were so impressed and complimentary about Louise. To the extent that our brother thought she was excellent and has booked her for his own wedding.

Mrs Heather Fletcher
Happy couple married in July
December 2016
A Professional, Helpful and Fun Experience!

Louise helped us to create our wedding ceremony in May and we couldn't have asked for a more professional, helpful and fun experience! We wanted to create a fun and relaxed ceremony, which reflected our relationship and the commitment we were making to each other, without being too formal and Louise understood exactly what we wanted to do. Working with Louise meant that we were able to do our day in our way and for that we will be forever thankful. Louise was so helpful throughout the whole experience and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Ceremony Company to anyone looking to add the personal touch to their special day. Thanks Louise! Mr & Mrs F X

Mr Romain Galland
Happy couple married in May
December 2016
They are the absolute best!

You won't be able to find better hands than Louise's and the ceremony company's to celebrate your wedding ceremony. It has been an absolute joy working with Louise in order to create our perfect ceremony. Be it the exchange of the rings, the hand fasting or the blessing of the hands, everything has been perfect. So perfect we actually forgot it was raining for a while. Louise has been so devoted to make sure we would have the ceremony we were hoping for, even if it meant crossing an entire field of high grass, with rain pouring down just to access a big oak tree because she knew it was important to us. Feel at ease putting yourselves in The ceremony company 's hands, they are the absolute best .

Emma & John
Happy couple married in September
December 2016
Our day was Magical

I cannot even begin to recommend the Ceremony Company and Cate enough. Our day was magical and Cate was absolutely amazing. From our first conversation over the phone to meeting, to the many emails making sure everything went smoothly to the end result- PERFECT! Every one of our guests loved the Ceremony and how personal it was to us with so many elements that were so special. We could not be happier or sing your praises higher. Love Mr and Mrs Traynor xxx

Mr & Mrs Ackerley
Happy couple married in June
December 2016
We had the best day ever!

Dear Cate We wanted to thank you for making our wedding celebration so special. We had the best day ever, and have received so many comments about how fabulous you were, and how intimate, personal and enjoyable the service was. Everyone's reaction has justified our decision to use a celebrant in order get the service we wanted! Thanks again Cate for your professional and personal service. It was a huge part of our special day which you planned and executed brilliantly. With best wishes Vicky & Pete Ackerley xx

Arran Roberts
Happy couple married in July
December 2016
It was exactly what we wanted

I cant recommend these guys highly enough. Louise helped us create a perfect ceremony, that was really personal to us, from start to finish. It was exactly what we wanted and we received a number of compliments from our guests, because it was so different and really kept everybody's attention. Heather Brown conducted our ceremony and she was an absolute star. She knew exactly what she was doing, which was helpful, because my husband's brain seemed to stop functioning entirely about an hour before the ceremony!

Bethany First
Happy couple married in August
December 2016
Fantastic!

Fantastic! Heather really took the time to get to know us and wrote a beautiful ceremony for our wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, but the lovely words that were spoken by Heather really made it that extra bit special. Would definitely recommend the Ceremony Company for any special occasion/life event.

Mr & Mrs Berry
Happy couple married in September
December 2016
You made our day!

Dear Louise It is difficult to express our feelings of gratitude - you came into our lives at a significant moment and turned a situation around. This is small token of our appreciation but comes with heartfelt thanks. You have quite literally, made our day and we wish you continued success in this business that you are quite clearly made for! Love & Best Wishes Sue & Martin x

Mr Yohann Cortes
Happy couple married in May
December 2016
Truly Memorable Moment!

Dear Louise, We want to thank you and tell you how wonderful it has been to have you as our celebrant. You've, in all honesty, helped make this day a wonderful and truly memorable moment. We couldn't have wished for a kinder beautiful celebrant. Thank you again, for the clover, your smile, your availability (and flexibility, we did put you through quite an adventure...). We don't necessarily know a lot of people getting married in England but we'll be sure to recommend you to anyone who might be thinking about it !! We both wish the very best ! With all our affection ❤️ Yohann & Romain

Suzanne and Bevan
Happy couple married in January
December 2016
Her delivery was spellbinding!

From the moment we met Cate Baines we knew she was the the lady to deliver our ceremony. A warm, kind hearted and intuitive lady - she got us and what we were about straight away. She took our ideas and wishes on board and crafted a beautiful ceremony, which was unique to us and our wider family. Her delivery of the ceremony was spellbinding and a number of the guests mentioned they had goosebumps, tears and laughs (as did we). We cannot thank Cate enough for being a part of our wedding. She was professional, charismatic and creative. Weddings are expensive but this was money that was very well spent. Thank you again. With warm wishes Suzanne & Bevan

The Ceremony Company Location & Contact Details
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Leyland, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

They are all very memorable. I am very lucky!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Friendly, approachable, professional, compassionate, courageous

What about your business are you most proud of?

All of it - we are a great service.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Remember your wedding day is about you two, keep to budgets, most importantly keep everything fun.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

When couples create personal promises and keep them a surprise from each other. I love this!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Always respond to enquiries quickly and set out clearly the process, arrange a free no obligation meeting whether it is in person or via video call, then if the couple wish to proceed a deposit confirms their booking and a first draft ceremony is sent. This is then a work in progress until a final draft is agreed upon. A rehearsal or meeting during the week before the wedding ceremony. On the day, we arrive up to an hour before their chosen time, so that they have a relaxed, enjoyable, fun and memorable experience.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve been asked to plan?

A ceremony which included a flower bouquet being made by guests bringing flowers forward and then the maid of honour creating a bouquet which was handed to the bride. It was lovely as I described the meaning of each flower being presented. It was an awesome and unique idea.

How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?

Being there to answer any queries the couple may have, from enquiry until their special day, we explain all the processes therefore expectations are met, a rehearsal or a meeting always helps with any last minute nerves. We arrive at the couples chosen place/venue in plenty of time, making sure the couple are relaxed, we never rush our couples on their special day.

What do you love most about your job?

I love everything about what I do.

What is your favourite moment at a wedding?

When the bride or groom makes their entrance and it is the first time their partner sees them, this always gives me goosebumps.
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