Depending on the ceremony, the specific terms & conditions will vary. I will share the relevant booking form with you after the initial enquiry. However, there are a few general bits and pieces that it’s worth covering here:

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Deposit – demand is high, and some dates can get booked up far in advance, so I am not able to hold a date without payment of the deposit. After the initial discussion, I will send you a booking form, including my bank details, giving you 10 days to pay the deposit. This is non-refundable and reserves me for the whole day (I won’t be rushing from your event to the next).

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The booking form for your event will specify the terms of the cancellation policy, but briefly, in the very unlikely event that I need to cancel, I will always endeavour to introduce another member of the Association of Independent celebrants. Should you need to cancel for any reason, any payments already made will not be refundable.

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Please note, at present, under English and Welsh law; celebrants are not able to legally solemnise weddings. This means you can complete the paperwork at your local registry office for about £50, then focus on your unique ceremony and celebration on the big day. After all, your naming ceremony or christening didn’t happen on the day you were born, did it?

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Visit the Esther Kay Celebrant FAQ for more information.