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I travel Nationally

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Hand fasting, sand blending, live music

Hi, I'm Paul

Hello! I’m Paul Bytheway and I’m a wedding celebrant living in Manchester, UK.

For the last 15 years I’ve worked as a musician standing next to celebrants at weddings, so a few years ago I thought ‘that job looks great!!’

I now use the skills from my past life as a teacher and front man to deliver fun, modern and heart felt ceremonies (I can be a big softy!) for some really lovely people. My job is ace

What's my ceremony style?

The ceremonies I deliver have a really modern feel, with a good balance of sentiment, engaging stories and a little bit of humour.

Being a former high school teacher and band frontman, my delivery style is unique. People describe me as a laid back introvert who happens to be in a position you’d find an extrovert! Make of that what you will!

If you’re looking for a modern, open minded, young (ish) celebrant, then get in touch!

Prices From

Weddings - £700, Renewal of vows £500, Naming Ceremonies £300

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Why choose Paul?

I love to meet new people and find out about their lives and what makes them unique, it’s so interesting!

I’m completely open minded about working with same-sex and gender fluid couples, as well as scenarios that are not typical. I love people, and I love the dynamics between couples even more.

I’m a pretty laid back guy, and as a celebrant, I’m no different. If you’re looking to really enjoy planning your wedding in a stress free way, I could just be your person.

Once you book me for your wedding, I’m all in. Whatever needs doing, I’m there.

What do I offer?

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Weddings

My ideal couples are people who are very much in love, and don’t take themselves too seriously!

My favourite ceremonies are usually quite laid back and chilled, with lovely people who are happy to celebrate the couple in the start of their journey.

I love to work with people who have a good group of friends and family around them, with some characters who have a great sense of humour! I often feel like I’m a guest at your wedding (usually because everyone is so welcoming and friendly), it’s such a rewarding job to help people plan their perfect wedding ceremony!

Before the wedding I will send you a Stand By Me Ceremonies pack, to help you start to think about your ceremony. Then we’ll meet up in person (usually at your venue) and spend a couple of hours planning out every detail together. At this point, I have a LOT of questions!

These meetings are so much fun for me, I get to know who you really are as a couple. This is what your script will be based on,

After the meeting, I start to plan. I’ll set up a WhatsApp group for the 3 of us, get in touch with family and friends and bring it all together as one fluid script.

It will be funny, sentimental and completely about you. I offer unlimited script revisions until it’s perfect for you.

I can add elements such as hand fasting, sand blending, jumping the broom etc, or just keep it simple with some lovely words. Whatever you want!

Prices From

700

Why choose Paul for your wedding?

If you’re looking for a laid back modern celebrant, with just the right amount of fun, humour, sentiment and formality, then I could be the guy you’re looking for.

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Naming Ceremonies

Naming ceremonies are a really lovely way to introduce your child into your family. Naming ceremonies are perfect for people who want a non-religious way to celebrate the arrival of their little one. It’s such a great way to get all their family and friends together to celebrate the new little person in their lives.

Naming ceremonies with me are fun, laid back and visual. I love to make ceremonies as inclusive as possible, so all of your family and friends feel a big part of the journey with your tiny VIP!!

Even though a naming ceremony is primarily a non-religious event, I’m more than happy to include religious readings in your ceremony. This allows the celebration to be multi-faith and modern at the same time. A good way to be even more inclusive to your family and friends.

I design all naming ceremonies from scratch, so it is completely personalised to each family I work with. We have an initial meeting in person to chat about the style of ceremony they would like, then I’ll go away and start planning. I’ll typically plan in some nice moments for the parents, grand parents and guide parents to be involved in the ceremony.

Symbolic actions are a great way to make naming ceremonies be inclusive, creative and memorable. Candle lighting, sand blending, tree planting and hand and foot printing are some of the popular choices my couples make. There are so many options to choose from, so planning a naming ceremony is one of the most most creative things I do as a celebrant!

Prices From

300

Why choose Paul for your naming ceremony?

I have a new baby myself and am so excited about being a naming celebrant at this time in my life. I’m fun, laid back and creative, so I can’t wait to meet other new parents and help them to plan their perfect ceremony.

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Renewal of Vows

My ideal couple will still be very much in love and want to recreate the feeling of their wedding, but with a few years of knowing each other thrown in!

My favourite ceremony will have all your family and friends there, who have known you along the way. It’s a great time to celebrate your years of marriage….there will probably be some great stories to share!!

It doesn’t matter how many people attend your renewal of vows, it’s about how it makes you feel. I’ve delivered renewal of vows ceremonies to big rooms full of people which can be amazing, but equally, the ceremonies with just close family can be so heart warming too.

After an initial video call, I’ll send you over a pack to start thinking about what you want for your ceremony.

Next, we meet in person and I find out all about your marriage over the years. Whether you’ve been together for 1 year, or 40, I want to hear everything!

We then sit and plan your ceremony. Who would you like to be involved? Would you like the ceremony to be formal, informal, sentimental, funny?

You could combine your ceremony with an anniversary. You could update your original wedding vows now you’re life has moved on a little. You could involve your own children in your ceremony in looking to the future and what that holds.

Whatever feels right for you, that’s how I’ll plan it.

Prices From

600

Why choose Paul for your renewal of vows?

I’m a laid back celebrant who loves people and relationships. If you want someone who’s going to be fascinated by your story, then I’m your guy.

I’m really creative and can come up with a ceremony that will make people laugh, cry, and feel completely involved in your special day.

Let’s sit down together and plan a day which celebrates you!

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Unfortunately Stand By Me Ceremonies is not available for Funerals.

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