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Charly & Liam

The Black Friar, Salford

Paul, you were incredible!

 

Our wedding day was everything we hoped for, and your ceremony was a true highlight. It felt so personal, full of warmth and energy, and most importantly, it felt just like us.

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Everyone knows that at weddings, most people want to get through the ceremony and get to the fun bit – but our ceremony was the fun bit and it really felt like everyone connected to this, not just us. Everyone has told us how amazing the ceremony was and how much love they felt in the room.

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Finding a celebrant felt a bit like online dating—swiping through endless profiles that didn’t quite fit. There were some non-suitables along the way, but then we met you! Your authenticity and down-to-earth nature sealed the deal for us instantly.

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You guided us through every step, from structuring the ceremony and calming our nerves to giving valuable feedback on our vows and Liam’s speech. You even offered to help with the guest book—such a thoughtful touch.  Honestly, we think you could charge more for the incredible service you provide!

 

We only wish you could have stuck around for a drink!

 

We’ll be recommending you to everyone. Thank you, Paul, for making our day truly unforgettable.

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Manchester Hall wedding, photo by Ally M photography

Luke & Lauren
Manchester Hall

We hired Paul for our wedding at Manchester Hall, after our first meeting Paul wrote a script which we wanted altering slightly, Paul was more than happy to make any changes we wanted and kept in constant contact throughout the booking up until the day.

 

On the day, Paul ensured everything went to plan and considering the nerves before hand, after, the ceremony was our favourite bit. Excellent and highly recommended.

Matthew & Midori

Lake Windermere

Paul prepared a wonderful bespoke ceremony for our renewal of vows. We had several preparatory meetings via Zoom and exchanged multiple emails to refine the script and involve other family members in the event. Paul made excellent suggestions and prepared everything perfectly.

 

He was extremely accommodating and helpful in assisting with elements of the event making it memorable and relaxed for us.


After the ceremony Paul and his wife Helen performed for us as a very talented musical duo. They are excellent musicians and lovely, talented people. Highly recommended. Thank you Paul and Helen.

Renewal of vows in a boat on Lake Windermere, Cumbria
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Wedding in the woods, Hollinswood Scout camp, Salford

Sarah & Chris

Hollinwood Scout Camp

We were so happy with our ceremony in the woods, Paul made is so special for both us and our guests! We laughed, we cried and we have so many memories of our special day.

 

We would highly recommend Paul as a celebrant for your wedding, he made the whole process straightforward and enjoyable, guiding us through the logistics, sharing ideas and giving feedback on our suggestions. Absolutely brilliant!

Sue & Ray

Synchnant Pass House

We hired Paul for our wedding ceremony at the Synchnant Pass Country House near Conwy in North Wales.


We met up a couple of times with Paul to ensure he had the facts correct for the script and he also helped us write our own vows.


Paul made it so special on the day and captured the story of our journey perfectly in front of our guests! Along with our guests we laughed and we cried and we have now captured lovely memories of our special day.
 
We would highly recommend Paul as a celebrant for your wedding, he made the whole process very easy and enjoyable. And the icing on the cake was hiring his wife Helen as well who sang so beautifully throughout the ceremony. Brilliant!!

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Anna & Danny

Iscoyd Park, Whitchurch

We asked Paul to officiate as celebrant for our UK wedding as we were already legally married abroad. We wanted a traditional wedding ceremony in front of our friends and family but weren’t sure how to go about achieving this ourselves as it was such an important part of the day. We wanted it to feel personal and we certainly didn’t want it to be ‘stiff’. 

 

As we live abroad, Paul met with us online a number of times to get to know us and from this was able to prepare a script which told our story exactly the way we wanted. It was the perfect mix of sentiment and humour. He offered advice and ideas to help with the flow of the service and we even decided to include a naming ceremony for our baby boy, something we had not previously considered, but something which made the day even more special for our family. 

 

Our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. There were both (happy) tears and laughter in abundance and we will have lasting memories of these moments for life. 

 

We would definitely recommend Paul if you are looking for someone to provide the personal touch to your wedding ceremony. 

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Ellie, Ian, Phoebe and Sam
Naming ceremony, Wythenshawe, Manchester

we loved working with Paul for our daughter’s naming ceremony this summer.  We really appreciated the time taken to meet with us in person at the venue, to get to know us and our story and for the gentle guidance he offered to help shape our ceremony.

 

Paul had great attention to detail to make sure it ran completely smoothly on the day - from managing the music selection to printing out everyone’s promises.

 

He even liaised directly with the guideparents to gather their promises so they were a surprise to us on the day.

 

We absolutely loved the day, so thank you Paul for being part of it!’

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Sarah,Chris & Jacob

Naming ceremony, Fallowfield

We are so grateful to Paul for creating a wonderful naming ceremony and an opportunity for our family and friends to formally welcome our baby to the world.  

 

As well as providing his own invaluable guidance, Paul incorporated our own ideas and preferences to construct what became the centrepiece of a memorable event.

 

Leading the ceremony, Paul was warm and charming and really set the tone for a convivial and friendly atmosphere in which all felt included.

 

Afterwards we received many glowing comments, including from guests who had never been to a naming ceremony before. It all made for a very special day and one that will be a talking point in our family for years to come.

Kate, David and Barney
Naming ceremony, Urmston

Paul was really helpful when it came to sorting out our son's naming ceremony, and had some great ideas to help make it really personal - as we were a bit sleep deprived and clueless!


He took anything we wanted changing or including on board, and even helped us set up on the day.
 

Thanks to Paul! We definitely recommend him.

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