Other Ceremonies
Commitment Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies & meaningful moments in Hampshire
Not every love story fits neatly inside a traditional wedding day. Some want something smaller. Some want something quieter. Some want something that simply feels more them.
That’s where these ceremonies live.
As a Hampshire-based celebrant, I create relaxed, personal ceremonies for couples and families who want to mark something important - without rules, pressure or performance.
Whether it’s an intimate gathering in your living room, the two of you on a quiet coastal path, a handful of loved ones in a rustic barn, or a garden full of children and laughter, the heart of it stays the same.
It’s about meaning, connection, and celebrating what matters most to you.
Other ceremonies package
🤍 Planning and consultation
🤍 A bespoke ceremony written for you
🤍 Delivery on the day
🤍 A keepsake gift (and to remember me!)
Commitment Ceremonies
A commitment ceremony is for couples who want to celebrate their love without needing a legal framework.
It might be:
🤍 Couples who choose not to or need a legal marriage
🤍 A second-time-around love that feels different this time
🤍 Or simply two people choosing each other in their own way
Your ceremony will be written from scratch and shaped around your story, your values and the way you love.
Naming Ceremonies
Naming ceremonies are meaningful, joyful celebrations of who you are and who you love. They are a wonderful way to welcome a baby or adopted child, unite a blended family, or honour an authentic new identity and name transition with your chosen community.
They’re perfect if you’re looking for:
🤍 An alternative to a traditional religious christening or baptism
🤍 A non-religious, semi-spiritual, or bespoke celebration that reflects your values
🤍 Meaningful promises from parents, guideparents, chosen family, or lifelong mentors
🤍 Symbolic rituals, like tree planting, wish jars, or candle lighting, that involve everyone
I’ll help you create something authentic, playful, meaningful or gentle, whatever fits your family best.
Elopements
Sometimes love doesn’t want an audience.
Elopements are beautiful in their simplicity: just the two of you, or maybe a couple of witnesses, in a place that feels right. A fireside cabin, a windswept clifftop, a forest path, or tucked away in a cosy coastal hideaway.
I’ll help you shape a moment that feels calm, emotional and quietly powerful, without fuss or formality.
How it works
Just like my weddings, these ceremonies are created with care and intention.
We’ll talk about what you’re making and why it matters to you. I’ll write your ceremony from scratch, share it with you and shape it together until it feels just right. On the day, I’ll guide everything calmly so you can simply be present and embrace the moment.
