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Maxine Ward – Celebrant
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Hi, I'm Maxine
Hello, My name is Maxine and I’m a Wiltshire-based Celebrant providing bespoke ceremonies in London, the Cotswolds, the West Country and overseas.
Whether you’ve just got engaged, wish to renew your vows, are celebrating a birth or honouring the life of a loved one, you are most welcome.
In choosing a celebrant, the possibilities are endless. And in choosing me, you have someone who will translate your ideas, dreams and desires into a beautiful and unique ceremony that will live on long after the day has ended.
What's my ceremony style?
I love love stories. Everyone is different and I delight in meeting new people and getting to the heart of their happiness.
I am also a professional Life Coach, listening and asking questions to get the best from people gives me a great deal of pleasure. Getting the best from you to create a ceremony that resonates with you is at the absolute heart of my decision to be a celebrant. In fact, I get so much pleasure from being a celebrant that I also train them!
I celebrate uniqueness. After all we are all unique , aren’t we?
Prices From
Weddings and Vows £850, Naming's £695, Funerals and Memorial Services from £250. Other Celebrations will vary and I would be delighted to give you a quote. Maxine

Why choose Maxine?
Your love story is amazing, brilliant, and unique and your ceremony should reflect that, be it in remembrance of a life passed, a celebration of meeting the love of your life, or welcoming a new person into the world.
Listening to your story, ideas and dreams is at the very heart of what I do. Its exciting to hear them and translate them into a ceremony, using elements and words that will delight and that you will treasure forever.
I love to write and take great care to ensure that the words we use reflect the style, sentiment, and atmosphere you desire.
I am a professional and safe pair of hands, paying attention to every detail.
I am listener, a storyteller and a great organiser and together we will create a little magic.
What do I offer?

Weddings
I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU.
My ideal couple is really one that is excited at the idea of making a ceremony their very own. That might mean that you might want to base your ceremony on traditional elements of you heritage and culture or throw the rule book out of the window. It’s up to you.
You might have ideas of your own and also be open to new ones. You might not know where to start, but wherever we begin, you are exited about creating a ceremony that you will always remember with love, joy, and maybe a little pride ,knowing that you created it together.
YOUR JOURNEY TO A PERFECT CEREMONY.
Your first consultation – We will talk about your thoughts and how we will work together.
Let’s get started – We begin to create your ceremony. I will send out a questionnaire to help get you thinking and talking about what would make a perfect day.
The creative process and planning – How exciting! We will meet and go through your questionnaire and practical planning. I will then begin to write.
Delivering the ceremony – I will write and deliver the ceremony, together with the plan.
On the Day – I will be at your chosen venue well ahead of time, to meet you and everyone who has a special part in your ceremony before I stand with you in that unforgettable moment.
Prices From
£850
Why choose Maxine for your wedding?
WARM AND PROFESSIONAL.
Imagine the ceremony of your dreams; beautiful, elegant and romantic with gorgeous words that show the world how much you mean to one another. That’s what I will help you create. Your love story is unique and your ceremony should reflect that uniqueness. That’s why the ceremony I write for you is truly bespoke and unlike anything you’ve heard before. We can tell the story of how you met. We can even weave in family traditions, cultural elements, vows or rituals for you to share with each other, or that include your families and friends.
Remember, photographs will capture the day, but the words I write for you will capture your hearts and stay with you forever. They will utter a declaration of love, pledge lasting devotion and whisper the promise of a lifetime together. They will speak from the heart, share your vision and reflect you as a couple.
Let’s imagine, create and remember something magical.

Naming Ceremonies
UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE.
A naming ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate new life. Be it welcoming a baby into the world, honouring a new identity or embracing diversity. It’s also the perfect way to show your love and pledge your commitment to cherishing, nurturing and supporting that new life or identity.
The commitments you make will last a lifetime and are unique to you and to each member of your family. That’s why every Naming Ceremony is different and offers the perfect opportunity to create something truly magical – a shared experience that will be remembered long after the ceremony has ended.
I love to work with people who want to create a personal and unforgettable celebration of a new beginning.
Whatever you choose to do, it will be unique and memorable to you and those you hold dear.
CREATING AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY.
Everyone is unique and so is your ceremony. I offer a free consultation so that you can create one that is perfect for you.
Your first consultation – We will talk about you thoughts and how we will work together.
Let’s get started – We begin to create your ceremony. I will send out a questionnaire to help get you thinking and talking about what would make a perfect day.
The creative process and planning – How exciting! We will meet and go through your questionnaire and practical planning. I will then begin to write.
Delivering the ceremony – I will write and deliver the ceremony, together with the plan.
On the Day – I will be at your chosen venue well ahead of time, to meet you and everyone who has a special part in your ceremony before I stand with you in that unforgettable moment.
Prices From
£595
Why choose Maxine for your naming ceremony?
THE EXCITEMENT OF NEW BEGINNINGS
Becoming a celebrant was a new beginning for me and I have never looked back. It was the start of a journey that I have never regretted and has only been made possible with the love and support of those around me.
Whatever new journey you or one that you love is taking, I would love to help you to create a celebration that will include your hopes and dreams for the future, involving the people who will support , help and celebrate every step.
I am excited at new beginnings and can’t wait to hear about yours.


Renewal of Vows
As my ideal couple you can imagine the ceremony of your dreams; beautiful, elegant and romantic with gorgeous words that show the world how much you continue to mean to one another and your hopes for the future. That’s what I will help you create.
Your love story is unique. That’s why the ceremony I write for you is truly bespoke and unlike anything you’ve heard before. We can tell the story of how you met. your journey as a couple and the joy of your enduring love.
Remember, photographs will capture the day, but the words I write for you will capture your hearts and stay with you forever. They will utter a declaration of love, pledge lasting devotion and whisper the promise of your hope and dreams as you life continues together. They will speak from the heart, share your memories and hopes for the future, reflecting your uniqueness as a couple.
Let’s imagine, create and remember.
CREATING YOUR PERFECT CELEBRATION.
Your first consultation – We will talk about your thoughts and how we will work together.
Let’s get started – We begin to create your ceremony. I will send out a questionnaire to help get you thinking and talking about what would make a perfect day.
The creative process and planning – How exciting! We will meet and go through your questionnaire and practical planning. I will then begin to write.
Delivering the ceremony – I will write and deliver the ceremony, together with the plan.
On the Day – I will be at your chosen venue well ahead of time, to meet you and everyone who has a special part in your ceremony before I stand with you in that unforgettable moment.
Prices From
£695
Why choose Maxine for your renewal of vows?
TRUE LOVE IS…
Becoming a celebrant was a new beginning for me and I have never looked back. It was the start of a journey that I have never regretted and has only been made possible with the love and support of those around me.
True love endures. True love gets you through tough times. True love celebrates differences and togetherness.
I have experienced all of this and celebrate every day, telling the one I love what he means to me , the gratitude I have for him, loving me for who I am, and making plans together for the future.
I can’t wait to hear you love story and your hopes and dreams for the future.


Funerals
SAYING GOODBYE TO A LOVED ONE
This is never easy. But I will be with you every step of the way. I will take the time to understand your loved one and how you and your family felt about them. That way, each special memory can be shared with dignity, warmth, respect and even humour (if appropriate).
Every service that I deliver is uniquely and respectfully created according to your wishes. If you and/or your family are more comfortable writing and reading your own words of remembrance, I can also do that on your behalf should you wish.
Worried about what to do or say? I can help you with empathy, understanding and practical support and, together, we will create a service that not only remembers and celebrates a life, but also provides beautiful lasting memories for those who attend.
IT IS MY ROLE TO HELP.
At a time when emotions are heightened due to the loss of a loved one it can be hard to even begin to think about how you might want to say goodbye.
There are a lot of things to think about at a time like this and it can be quite overwhelming. That’s why I will liaise with your Funeral Director, and your crematorium or burial site, on your behalf to ensure the ceremony runs smoothly and you have one less thing to worry about.
It’s my role to help you in any way that I can so please do get in touch with any questions you may have. Please be kind to yourself at this time and remember, the choices you make will be the right choices for you and your loved one.
Prices From
On Request
Why choose Maxine for your funeral?
YOU ARE SAFE IN MY HANDS
I have been where you are now. I organised, wrote and spoke at my dad’s funeral so I understand how important it is to create a service that celebrates and honours life with poems, readings, prayers and songs that truly resonate. You are in a safe and deeply caring pair of hands with me. Understanding enables me to create and conduct a ceremony that is warm, respectful and unique to you. A true celebration of life.

Reviews for Maxine Ward – Celebrant
Total Reviews: 27
Average Rating: 5
reviews (27)

Maxine did a great as celebrant for our wedding
On the day she delivered a heartfelt and personalised ceremony, and was a great calming presence in the moments before the wedding began!
In the run up to the wedding she was (and still is I’m sure!) lovely. She was very happy to work with us, redrafting some ideas and collaborating to get our ceremony just right, and an embodiment of our relationship and our values. She also bought some of her own ideas on what had worked well in other ceremony’s to the table, helping guide us as we thought and explored what might make our day special and unique to us. She was really helpful in making sure we felt ready for our big day, and in making that big day a really special ceremony.
WE KNEW SHE WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
From the moment we met Maxine we knew she would be absolutely amazing and we made the perfect decision choosing her to be our celebrant.
She’s so lovely, friendly, and a calming presence and we felt 100% supported all the way through the planning process. The ceremony she scribed bought tears to our eyes when we read it.
On the day before she gave us a rehearsal and helped calm any nerves we had and on the day itself at Dulwich College she was brilliant in her delivery and everyone commented on how absolutely perfect our service was. She totally knocked it out of the park.
I can highly recommend Maxine Ward to anyone who is looking for a wedding celebrant.

A NATURAL CELEBRANT AND ROMANCE THERAPIST
Maxine Ward delivered our handfasting wedding ceremony at Jenners Barn and Great Farm in Whelford, Gloucestershire on August 3 2024. We were both so instinctively drawn to the Celtic handfasting ceremony as it felt authentically personal yet unique and inspiring for our audience let alone us. We will treasure our ceremonial ‘knot’ forever.
Maxine gave us so much time and attention in the lead up with preparations. Guiding us seamlessly through a series of questionnaires across a few spaced months. First questionnaire clarified the perimeters. ‘We are ready to start creating your ceremony, it began’. The who what where’s of our wedding day vision. In her words the “basic structure of the ceremony, the atmosphere and what will make it unique, personal, and memorable.” The questions really helped us focus, discuss and eventually co-create the unique and precious details of our ceremony. Anything from ‘Do you have any specific seating requirements for the wedding party?’ to ‘How would you like your wedding ceremony to be remembered by your guests?’
The next round of questions were more personal about our “Love Story”. The challenge to be your most authentic self, answering questions like: How do we truly define each other? What do you love about each other? How did we know we were right for each other? Remembering, recognising and reflecting on our companionship and actually reminding us why we were getting married to each other.
Maxine entered fully into the spirit of our Peaky Blinders theme by purchasing a lovely vintage dress to wear. She advised us where to get the various props required for the rituals. On the day the ceremony was beautifully structured and rich in content with rituals, readings, vows and stories. Maxine wove the nature of our surroundings and the elements into her words. The birds, the trees, the forests and the meadows around us all became part of our ceremony. Our 10 year old son and even our dog got involved. It felt truly magical and many of our guests were reaching for tissues to mop tears of joy for us! We feel so connected with Maxine now and consider her a friend. We look forward to inviting her back to renew our vows in the future and cannot recommend her highly enough if you’re looking for a celebrant for your special occasions.