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Ceremonies by Ruth

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Available for

Countries Covered

I travel Internationally & Nationally

Specialisms

Celtic handfasting, Jumping the broomstick, Sand ceremony, Unity candle

Affiliations

Association of Independent Celebrants

Languages

English

Hi, I'm Ruth

Hello thank you for taking a look at my profile, I am a multi award winning Independent Celebrant based in Suffolk but I conduct ceremonies across Essex, Norfolk, Cambridge and beyond!. What does “Independent” mean? Well it is our license to have fun and the freedom to create a ceremony together that doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s rules or ideas of how your special day should be. Together we can create the ceremony you have always dreamed of or maybe one that you just didn’t even realise you could have. You can hold your ceremony anytime, anyplace, anywhere, well maybe my skydiving days are over but do you get my point.

It would be my greatest pleasure to be part of your special day. No two relationships are ever alike so let’s have a chat and together we can make your ceremony a true reflection of the unique love you wish to celebrate.

What's my ceremony style?

I’ve been absolutely thrilled by the incredible awards I’ve received and the heart-warming words from those who voted. Couples have described me as warm, caring and possessing a good sense of humour and judging panels have highlighted the way my personality shines through. Rest assured your ceremony will be in safe hands, after all I used to be a driving instructor so I have nerves of steel!
My celebrant style mirrors my inclusive personality. I’m passionate about celebrating love in all its forms and I truly believe in making your ceremony uniquely yours. I understand the huge significance of your ceremony and the love and effort you have poured into it. Count on me to be there for you, guiding you through every step as we build to your big day.
Let’s create a ceremony that reflects the love that’s uniquely yours

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Special Ceremony Moments

I have conducted weddings in many different settings from a castle to a festival tipi tent to a village hall. I have conducted naming ceremonies in a grand chapel to an intimate home garden. Each and everyone of these ceremonies was filled with the joy of family and friends celebrating love.

A particularly gorgeous “Love Actually” moment happened during the castle ceremony this summer. Our bride had made her entrance, she had joined the groom and they were seated facing their guests. I was welcoming the guests. My words “by your presence here today you are celebrating the love between them and clearly demonstrating just how much love surrounds them both. And now for some music…”

Wowza at that point a choir stepped forward from the minstrel gallery and to the utter shock of the guests sang “Never Forget” by Take That. Not a dry eye in the castle including mine and I knew it was going to happen!

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Why choose Ruth?

Which ever one of life’s important milestones you are looking to celebrate I will be there to support you from the moment you book me. Through emails, zooms and meet ups I will take the time to listen to you and get to know exactly what it is you want from your special ceremony. This fun process allows me to gather enough information to write a draft script weaving the love you wish to celebrate into every section. Once we have fine tuned it together, I will deliver your ceremony on your special day in a calm, professional fun filled manner that you, your family and friends will remember and cherish for years to come. This is however only a fraction of what I can offer you. Why not take a look at my Instagram account @ceremoniesbyruth where you will find reels, photos and reviews from my past ceremonies. Let’s chat and create your very own #hellofabulousceremony.

What do I offer?

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Weddings

Once you have completed the legal paperwork, it is time for us to start making your dreams and aspirations for your perfect wedding ceremony become a reality. I will help you celebrate your marriage with a ceremony that truly reflects your unique love story!
A celebrant led ceremony has no restrictions; it can be held at any time and absolutely anywhere you choose. It can be at a formal venue with or without a license, a family garden, on a beach, in a castle or your favourite pub!
Your only limitation is your imagination.
I will create and deliver a ceremony that reflects your chosen vows, music, and readings. You may wish to include some religious or cultural content. Or how about including a unity ceremony that will truly reflect your personality, and help you share your love story with family and friends. Whatever you want it is your day your way.

For all ceremonies, my fees include the following services:
My full commitment to your ceremony (I only conduct one ceremony a day)
Personalized ceremony planning meeting, if possible, at your chosen venue
Advice on navigating the legalities of marriage
Unlimited communication via email, phone, or video chat
A fun couple questionnaire to help me understand your story better
Creation and delivery of a bespoke draft ceremony script
Revisions to the script until it is perfect
Incorporation of a unity ceremony of your choice (cost of materials extra)
Exclusive access to helpful vow PDF resources
Access to treasure trove of poems and readings
Coordination with other vendors, especially your photographer
A fun and professional on-the-day script delivery
Souvenir copy of your full ceremony script

I will always be clear about any additional costs such as travel, or the cost of materials used for your chosen unity ceremony.

Prices From

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Why choose Ruth for your wedding?

It would be my greatest pleasure to be part of your special day., rest assured you will be in safe hands. I am a professionally trained award winning, independent celebrant with an NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples (RFQ). This is the highest celebrant’s qualification available in the UK. I am fully insured through membership of my trade association called the Association of Independent Celebrants.

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Naming Ceremonies

A naming ceremony is a wonderful way to welcome a child into your family and introduce them to the world. Your child may be new-born, adopted, or a stepchild. Your relationship with your child should and will be at the core of the naming ceremony.
You may choose to appoint supporting adults who will make declarations of love and ongoing encouragement and support to your child. One of the great things about a naming ceremony is the flexibility it gives you to involve any grandparents and acknowledge the important role they will play in your child’s life.

I will listen to you and create a ceremony that perfectly reflects the hopes and aspirations that you have for your child’s future. I will weave your promises to your child, poems, and any symbolic actions such as a unity ceremony you may choose into your ceremony.
Together we will create a ceremony that binds you, your family and friends together in a tangible circle of support that is focused on your child’s future.

Prices From

£300

Why choose Ruth for your naming ceremony?

There are no age restrictions when it comes to a naming ceremony, we all have the freedom to change our names as well as how we identify ourselves at any stage of life. So why shouldn’t you celebrate these personal transitions and affirm your true identity with a ceremony as unique as you are.
Whatever your reasons for celebrating a chosen name, please feel free to get in touch so that together we can start to create your perfect ceremony.

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Renewal of Vows

Couples choose to renew their wedding vows to each other for many reasons. It could be to mark a special anniversary or in recognition that you have overcome a challenging period in your life together.

Maybe due to Covid restrictions your original wedding ceremony wasn’t quite the day you had always planned or dreamed of. So take the opportunity now to renew your vows and share the joy of your love and marriage with as many family and friends as you want to in a place that has a special meaning for you both.

Or you may just want a chance to relive a magical day that holds special memories for you both.

You can re-affirm your original vows, or I can help you write vows that reflect your current thoughts and life together. You can re-dedicate your wedding rings or choose to exchange new ones.

Contact me to chat through wonderful unity ceremonies to enhance your special day.

For all ceremonies, my fees include the following services:
First and foremost, my full commitment to you and your chosen ceremony
Ceremony planning meeting, if at all possible, at your chosen venue or location
Unlimited contact via email, phone, or video chat
Fun Couple questionnaire
Creation and delivery of a bespoke draft ceremony script
Unlimited amendments to the script
Inclusion of the unity ceremony of your choice (chosen materials at extra cost)
Contact with other suppliers or guests taking part in your ceremony
Unlimited help with vows, promises, poems, and symbolic elements
On the day delivery of ceremony script in a calm, fun filled professional manner
Souvenir copy of your full ceremony script

I will always be clear about any additional costs such as travel, or the cost of materials used for your chosen unity ceremony.

Prices From

I put as much work into a renewal of vows ceremony as I do a wedding ceremony hence prices from £600

Why choose Ruth for your renewal of vows?

Whatever your reasons I will ensure that your renewal of vows ceremony contains all the unique elements that you want. Your ceremony will be written exclusively for you both and I will deliver it with warmth and friendliness.

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Unfortunately Ceremonies by Ruth is not available for Funerals.

Reviews for Ceremonies by Ruth

Total Reviews: 16

Average Rating: 5

reviews (16)

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The Most Wonderful Celebrant

5 Stars
Hanna John

Wedding | 06/24/2023 | Willow Grange Farm

We could not have asked for or imagined a better celebrant than Ruth to conduct our marriage ceremony. From our first meeting with her, she spent time getting to know us and was able to craft a wonderful script that captured our story and personalities perfectly. Ruth thought of all the details we wouldn’t have – and was basically our overall wedding planner!! – and made sure that everyone who participated was prepped and comfortable before the day. On the day itself, she did a great job of making all our guests feel at ease and struck the perfect balance we were after of being light-hearted but taking this seriously too. We have had so many comments about how this was the best and most personal ceremony people have ever been to and this wouldn’t have been the case without Ruth. We can’t thank you enough and are truly grateful for all you did for us. Have a glass of sangria for us – you’re not number 1 for nothing.

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The Perfect Ceremony

5 Stars
Paige Bradley

Wedding | 06/17/2023 | Cooling Castle Barn Kent

WOW! Where do we start…..
Ruth was just absolutely incredible from the first time we met her, through to the day of the wedding! She was always at the end of the phone whenever needed and was so calming. We grew such a good relationship with her during the year of planning the wedding and she would come over for meetings and we would love a chat, we grew a bond straight away.
Ruth wasn’t just a celebrant, she was there on the morning of the wedding, helping my husband and the groomsman with their button holes, she came to see me before hand and gave me a big hug to calm my nerves and also was there greeting with our families. She was just so fantastic. After the ceremony she also spoke with our family and friends and had a drink with us to celebrate during the reception drinks. She was apart of our special day.
The ceremony itself couldn’t of gone any more perfect and even now 6 months later our guests are still talking about how much laughter, happy tears, emotion and love there was in the room during the ceremony. It was made so personal for me and my husband and that’s exactly what we wanted. Ruth listened to every detail.
Thank you Ruth for being such a special part of our day, you will forever remain part of our lives. Lots of love, Paige & Ollie xx

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Ruth made our wedding day so very special.

5 Stars
Martin Ward

Wedding | 05/29/2023 | Leez Priory Essex

An enormous thank you, Ruth, for making our Wedding Day so very special as our celebrant. From the moment we met you at Martels, flying off on your broomstick, we knew that we had met a very special lady. The time you spent getting to know us was invaluable and your humour and passion for making our day unique was overwhelming. Your ability to make us feel relaxed throughout, from our first meet up through to the day itself, was such a support, which every couple on their Wedding Day would wish for.

We knew already how you would make our day wonderful and this was confirmed by all our friends and family commenting that “they’d never experienced a wedding service quite so extraordinary”; with not a dry eye in the gardens of Leez Priory!

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