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Claire Denis Celebrant

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I travel Nationally & Internationally

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English

Hi, I'm Claire

‘Stop right now, thank you very much, you need a shining ceremony with a personal touch’ (Spice Girls rhythm revised by me).
I am here to help you celebrate lifes moments through your very own personal story. For an inclusive and bespoke journey filled with laughter, tears, compassion, connection and moments of beauty…. im your gal!
Throw away the rule book, essentially this is YOUR day so there are no rules!

What's my ceremony style?

I have a background as a performer, actor, presenter and radio host mostly, yet on top of this I worked as a special effects make-up artist, events manager and I own a chocolate business.

Having family and friends in the wedding industry, I suddenly had that light bulb moment…. in my career I study people, I create productions, I encompass stories and I love love….. voila….. Celebrant it is!

I am based in Essex, boarding Suffolk however I work all over the UK and Internationally. Just call me the travelling celebrant (it’s another passion of mine…..travelling…. so any excuse!).

Prices From

weddings from 695, naming ceremonies from 400, vow renewals from 695, Mistress Of Ceremonies from £995

Highlight

I am a real lover of the World and travel, so when I am asked to head of to a destination wedding it is of course always a dream for me! Last year I conducted a wedding in Malta in front of the Mdina…… it was hot but it was a tad mind blowing!

5% off for bookings via The Celebrant Directory

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Why choose Claire?

I am here to help you celebrate lifes moments through your very own personal story. For an inclusive and bespoke journey filled with laughter, tears, compassion, connection and moments of beauty…. im your gal!
I simply love getting to know people, creating ceremonies that encompass personalities, taking guests on a journey and wrapping up one hec of a memorable ceremony.

What do I offer?

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Weddings

My ideal couple is YOU! There are many celebrants you embrace all paths of life, some which prefer the unusual, some who prefer the darn right crazy, some which prefer anything that glitters….. personally I prefer all those and some. It is OK to be simplistic, it’s OK to be weird, it’s OK to be vanilla (best cake ever), it’s OK to ridiculous! No one likes the norm….. cos no one is the norm…. there is no such thing! We are all special in our own ways…… ahhh goosebumps from all the mushiness :-)

I’ll get to know you, learn what makes you both tick and the magic of your connection. I will write and conduct not just a ceremony but a memorable journey for you and your guests.

I also offer a Mistress Of Ceremonies package. You get to keep me for the whole day! I am your celebrant/MC/host. I will make sure the day ebbs and flows from one segment to the other, I will make sure they are in the right place at the right time and organise your suppliers, for example assiting the photographer etc. MOC fees are £1095.

Prices From

795

Why choose Claire for your wedding?

I am open to your learning about your journey and im simply ‘all in’ when it comes to creating what you dream of! You dream, I will bring the magic…. and maybe some free chocolate (the mothertron owns a choccie business…..handy persuasion)
I am honoured to have fully trained with The Fellowship Of Porfessional Celebrants for marriages, namings and funerals.

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Naming Ceremonies

I offer a beautiful and personal ceremony for a new born, small infant, adoption or integrating a step-child into your circle.

My ceremonies are an alternative to Christenings, where we welcome your beautiful being into the big wide World or celebrate the bond of step-children, sibling, guardians or family bonding.
Guardians and guideparents can be introduced and even conduct promises themselves using readings, poems or rituals such as sand ceremonies or symbolic water elements.

Prices From

400

Why choose Claire for your naming ceremony?

I am fascinated by people and all our individual paths through life.
I love a ceremony of life, we literally are miracles (with some science thrown in) and I would love to create a ceremony to offer your commitment to your little one and give hopes and promises for their future. No matter how old the child is, they have already been on one hec of a journey & I bounce like tiger at the chance to send them into the world with such a wonderful bonding experience.

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Renewal of Vows

Just like weddings, my ideal couple is YOU. I guarantee I will soak up your story with wonder and delight!
A renewal of your vows can be so darn ultra special! Some want to celebrate the experiences life has given them, some want to celebrate a specific milestone and some simply want to have a wedding they felt they should have had in the first place.

Exactly as I do with weddings; I will have a nose into your lifes journey so far, pop my quill onto tea stained paper and I will then conduct and present this for you and your guests and this is when the magic happens!
We can incorporate rituals, promise rings, or have a simple heartfelt ceremony but a blooming good excuse for a celebration of YOU!

Prices From

695

Why choose Claire for your renewal of vows?

Did you read about my weddings? Did I mention I can bring free chocolate from my ‘mothertrons’ choccie business? ……. persuaded? haha great let’s get planning! No choccie fan….. no bother…. you’ll still love me! Im here to recreate the magic that is you….. let me absorb your journey as if I had been your friend forever, instead of the friends which we certainly will be from now.

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Funerals

When we lose someone from, there are many emotions to deal with, many arrangements to consider and this is certainly not a one size fits all process.
Let me help you feel a little lighter.
I can be booked directly with you, of which I will then contact your Funeral Directors and connect with them, or I can be requested directly through your funeral directors.

I create services to fit your needs and to tell their story they way you wish. From a simple quiet goodbye ceremony, to a comforting nod away, to a story of their legacy and celebration of life, leaving a memorable imprint on everyones hearts. I can incorprate any readings, poems, songs, the Lord’s Prayer or religious content.
I will meet with you and chat about their life or the story you want to tell. From which I will write and conduct you a meaningful ceremony and a compassionate eulogy.
There are many choices surrounding a funeral; a cremation, a burial, a ceremony in your place of choice with a direct cremation, ceremony rituals or a scattering of ashes ceremony. There are many ways to create the exact personal ceremony you wish for.

Prices From

prices on request

Why choose Claire for your funeral?

I am here to help you say goodbye in the personal way you need to.
With a background as a presenter and performer most of my life, I have developed great skill in openly adapting to the environment I am approached with.
Every life is different, connections are uniquely relevant to that person and ways of saying a farewell is never linear.
I also offer ash scattering ceremonies and pet ceremonies.

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Reviews for Claire Denis Celebrant

Total Reviews: 14

Average Rating: 5

reviews (14)

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The Magical Touch Our Dream Wedding Needed

5 Stars
Nat and Bay

Wedding | 09/16/2023 | Olive Gardens, Malta

We cannot express enough gratitude towards Claire for making our wedding day in Malta truly unforgettable.

From the moment we met her at a wedding venue open day, despite not choosing that particular venue, we were instantly drawn to her warm, genuine personality and unmistakable Essex charm. Claire’s willingness to embark on this journey with us, including a 400-mile round trip to Manchester just to get to know us better, was the first of many instances where she went above and beyond.

Claire’s involvement in our wedding was nothing short of extraordinary. Not only did she help us craft our vows, bringing a personal touch to our ceremony, but she also took the time to connect with our families, ensuring everyone felt included and cherished. Her efforts to maintain elements of surprise throughout the ceremony added a layer of excitement and emotion we hadn’t anticipated.

On the day, Claire was the epitome of professionalism mixed with a dose of much-needed calmness, ensuring we felt at ease amidst the whirlwind of emotions. Her initiative to print Mr & Mrs quizzes for our guests and seamlessly stepping up when our wedding coordinator let us down showcased her dedication to making our day perfect.

Claire’s ability to mix with everyone, winning over our families and friends alike, and her knack for creating an atmosphere that had our guests laughing, crying, heckling, and fully engaging in the ceremony, was remarkable. It was a heartfelt moment when she invited our guests to vow to guide and support us, a gesture that moved us to tears.

We have received countless compliments from our guests, many of whom described the ceremony as the best they’ve ever attended. This is a testament to Claire’s exceptional talent and the passion she brings to her work.

Claire, thank you for transforming our wedding day into an extraordinary experience filled with joy, laughter, and tears. You are not just a celebrant; you are a magical presence that turns a special day into something truly magnificent. Anyone lucky enough to have you as part of their wedding is in for an unforgettable celebration. We are eternally grateful for everything you’ve done for us.

xxx Nat and Bay xxx
(Malta – Sep 2023)

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Perfection!!

5 Stars
Charlotte and Richard

Wedding | 10/13/2023 | The Barn at The Rose & Crown Welwyn

Claire was above and beyond what we expected… we’d never heard of a ‘celebrant’ before but were recommended to her by our wedding planner. She came to our house and it felt like a friend talking to us. How she pieced together a beautiful ceremony from our jibber jabber, I don’t know! But she captured everything beautifully! She made the whole day… and really set the scene for our wedding. We would 100% recommend Claire to everyone! Thank you for making our day so special xxx

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Claire was fantastic!

5 Stars
Luke and Charlotte

Wedding | 05/08/2023 | Browning Brothers

We booked Claire’s master of ceremonies package for our wedding in August 2023. Not only did Claire do an absolutely INCREDIBLE job at hosting our ceremony, but as master of ceremonies she also made sure that the day went seamlessly so we didn’t have to think about a single thing on the day! Our friends and family still to this day talk about how they’ve never experienced a ceremony so intimate and personal as ours. Claire took the time to really get to know us and is so passionate about what she does. Claire went over and above by speaking to our family and friends and throwing in some great surprises throughout the ceremony which we loved! Claire truly made our wedding the best day of our lives and we’ll be forever grateful to her.

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