Wedding and Vow renewals
Your wedding ceremony should feel like you.
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Whether you're celebrating in a Cornish garden, on a Dorset clifftop, or in a cosy family barn, your love deserves a ceremony that’s personal, joyful, and real.
At Smartly Said, I create bespoke, modern ceremonies that reflect your relationship, your values, and your story, whether it’s your first “I do” or a vow renewal many years on.
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Every word is written for you, about you, with warmth, care, and just the right amount of sparkle. Nothing scripted, nothing forced. Just honest words, thoughtful touches, and a ceremony you’ll remember for all the right reasons.
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Why choose a celebrant?
If you're dreaming of a ceremony that makes you laugh, cry, and feel completely seen not just tick a box a celebrant is the right choice.
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My celebrant-led ceremonies offer
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Complete freedom – no legal restrictions, no set scripts
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Your voice, your way – spiritual, secular, or somewhere in-between
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A ceremony that reflects your relationship – from day one or day one hundred​
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Whether you're marrying for the first time, renewing vows after a decade of love, or celebrating a union that the law once failed to recognise, your ceremony can be crafted entirely around you.
A ceremony that’s truly you
Every couple is different. Every love story is unique.
That’s why I take the time to really get to know you, how you met, what makes you laugh, what you’ve been through, and what brings you to this moment.
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Then I create a ceremony that fits. It might be:
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Light and playful
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Romantic and moving
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Full of family, humour, pets, or poetry
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Or something beautifully simple
You can write your own vows, borrow inspiration, or let me help guide you through it all. There’s no pressure, just support, good ideas, and a calm hand on the day.
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My own wedding took place on Bournemouth beach, between lockdowns small, personal, and completely us. That experience shaped how I now work with couples: I believe the best ceremonies don’t come from tradition, they come from truth.
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And yes, I work with all couples.
As a gay man, I bring lived experience and sensitivity to LGBTQ+ ceremonies, but more than anything, I bring creativity, humour, and heart to every couple I work with two brides, two grooms, or anyone else in love and ready to celebrate it.
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What about vow renewals?
Love deserves to be celebrated, not just once, but often.
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Vow renewals are for
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Celebrating a milestone anniversary
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Reconnecting after a difficult chapter
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Marking a fresh start or second wedding
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Or simply saying “I still do” in a way that feels more you than your original wedding ever could
Whether it’s just the two of you by the sea, or a full gathering of loved ones, I’ll create a ceremony that honours where you’ve been and everything still to come.
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You don’t need a reason. Just love and a desire to honour it.
My wedding and vow renewal ceremony services include
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A relaxed initial 'fit check' planning meeting (in person or online) to see if we're a good team.
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A personalised couple interview session to shape your story
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A fully bespoke script written just for you
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Help with vows, readings, rituals and ideas
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Delivery of the ceremony on the day (with warmth and a smile)
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A printed keepsake copy of your ceremony script
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Please remember: Celebrant ceremonies are not legally binding in England and Wales. Most couples complete a short legal ceremony at a registry office before or after their celebrant-led wedding or civil partnership.