Gail Newman Celebrant
Creating a Bespoke and Unique service with you, for you.


07717087253
During these difficult Covid times, and observing all government guidelines I will still be working with you to create the best service for you and your loved one.


Handfastings
Thank you for considering me for your commitment and binding to each other. I have been practising and holding ceremonies for over 20 years. I have been trained by some of the best - Kate West and members of Gerald Gardener’s group, including Lois Bourne. I have held handfastings at Stonehenge, Avebury, The Rollright stones, hotels, private homes and gardens, the Black Mountains in Wales, Temples in Egypt and on a River bank in the South West of France.
Your ceremony can be as detailed as you wish it to be as I will be working with you to create the most magical day. You can make this ceremony unique to you and your loved one. I may even be able to lend you a ‘prop’ or two.
The charge for my services starts at £650
This includes:
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A 2 hour face to face meeting with you at a location of your choice, Ideally a minimum of two months before your special day
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We will work together to create a unique service
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I can guide you on appropriate readings and prose
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Edits of the script are included in the price
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Final approval of the service is yours
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We will have frequent contact after our initial meeting via phone, email or Skype
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I can guide you on the traditional symbolic ceremony and who you will need to make this complete
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1 full rehearsal before the event
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Optional sand, pebble or candle ceremony
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A copy of your ceremony
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A certificate signed by the couple, me and two witnesses
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I can wear ceremonial dress if required
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I will explain the ceremony to your guests throughout, so that everyone feels included
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location within a 30 mile radius of Hertfordshire*.
I am able to offer a hardback 'coffee table' style book personally created for you to remember the event. Price on application.
*Travel/accommodation expenses may be added dependent on location. Please note, a 25% deposit is required at the first meeting
“Thank you for travelling up to Leeds, you made our day complete.
Blessed Be James and Georgie”