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River Jones Celebrant
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Countries Covered
Areas Covered
I travel Nationally & Internationally
Specialisms
Ceremonies with heart & soul, Authentic nature based ceremonies, Blessings, Handfastings
Affiliations
Fellowship of professional Celebrants, Course Director at School of Celebrancy, Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
Languages
English, Indonesian, some French, rusty BSL
Hi, I'm River
Since 1999 I have been offering celebrancy services to people seeking authentic, meaningful, personalised ceremonies for any occasion.
I’m passionate about placing you, your needs, and your outlook at the heart of things, all the way from our first contact, through every step of the planning and through to the ceremony itself.
I’ve conducted ceremonies in chapels, village halls, pubs, community centres and front rooms – but most of my weddings, vow renewals, handfastings and namings have taken place outdoors; in fields, meadows, woodlands, and gardens large and small. A recent favourite was an intimate handfasting with about thirty people gathered round a wood fire on Brighton beach just before sunset on the winter solstice – with the full moon peeping over the roofs of the seafront hotels midway through the proceedings.
I’ve been studying and exploring nature based spiritualities for over twenty years and deliver celebrancy training courses for the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids – but I don’t describe myself as a ‘druid celebrant’ or ‘pagan celebrant’ because that feels much too tight a pigeonhole. I’m not into cloak flapping, superstition or dogma of any kind. But if, like me, you find the natural world a source of beauty, joy, inspiration and wonder, let’s explore how we can tap into that to make your ceremony truly magical.
What's my ceremony style?
Heartfelt, naturally magical ceremonies, conducted in a welcoming, down-to-earth way. I aim to balance warmth, humour and playfulness, intimacy, depth and magic in just the right ways for you – at the same time as making sure your ceremony feels welcoming and comfortable for your catholic grandma / hindu auntie / humanist uncle / friends and relations of all ages and persuasions.
Prices From
Please enquire or see my website for prices
Why choose River?
Since being asked to do my first handfasting 20 years ago, I’ve delivered hundreds of ceremonies to very happy clients (please don’t take it from me; have a look at the testimonials on my website, facebook page and instagram pages.). It’s a special privilege to be trusted with the most important moments in people’s lives – I never lose sight of this, and I will do all I can to make your ceremony the best it can be.
What do I offer?
Weddings
Since 1999 I have been offering celebrancy services to people seeking authentic, meaningful, personalised ceremonies for any occasion.
I’m passionate about placing you, your needs, and your outlook at the heart of things, all the way from our first contact, through every step of the planning and through to the ceremony itself.
I’ve conducted ceremonies in chapels, village halls, pubs, community centres and front rooms – but most of my weddings, vow renewals, handfastings and namings have taken place outdoors; in fields, meadows, woodlands, and gardens large and small. A recent favourite was an intimate handfasting with about thirty people gathered round a wood fire on Brighton beach just before sunset on the winter solstice – with the full moon peeping over the roofs of the seafront hotels midway through the proceedings.
I’ve been studying and exploring nature based spiritualities for over twenty years and deliver celebrancy training courses for the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids – but I don’t describe myself as a ‘druid celebrant’ or ‘pagan celebrant’ because that feels much too tight a pigeonhole. I’m not into cloak flapping, superstition or dogma of any kind. But if, like me, you find the natural world a source of beauty, joy, inspiration and wonder, let’s explore how we can tap into that to make your ceremony truly magical.
Prices From
Please enquire or see my website for prices
Why choose River for your wedding?
Since being asked to do my first handfasting 20 years ago, I’ve delivered hundreds of ceremonies to very happy clients (please don’t take it from me; have a look at the testimonials on my website, facebook page and instagram pages.). It’s a special privilege to be trusted with the most important moments in people’s lives – I never lose sight of this, and I will do all I can to make your ceremony the best it can be.
Naming Ceremonies
Since 1999 I have been offering celebrancy services to people seeking authentic, meaningful, personalised ceremonies for any occasion.
I’m passionate about placing you, your needs, and your outlook at the heart of things, all the way from our first contact, through every step of the planning and through to the ceremony itself.
I’ve conducted ceremonies in chapels, village halls, pubs, community centres and front rooms – but most of my weddings, vow renewals, handfastings and namings have taken place outdoors; in fields, meadows, woodlands, and gardens large and small. A recent favourite was an intimate handfasting with about thirty people gathered round a wood fire on Brighton beach just before sunset on the winter solstice – with the full moon peeping over the roofs of the seafront hotels midway through the proceedings.
I’ve been studying and exploring nature based spiritualities for over twenty years and deliver celebrancy training courses for the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids – but I don’t describe myself as a ‘druid celebrant’ or ‘pagan celebrant’ because that feels much too tight a pigeonhole. I’m not into cloak flapping, superstition or dogma of any kind. But if, like me, you find the natural world a source of beauty, joy, inspiration and wonder, let’s explore how we can tap into that to make your ceremony truly magical.
Prices From
Please enquire or see my website for prices
Why choose River for your naming ceremony?
Since being asked to do my first handfasting 20 years ago, I’ve delivered hundreds of ceremonies to very happy clients (please don’t take it from me; have a look at the testimonials on my website, facebook page and instagram pages.). It’s a special privilege to be trusted with the most important moments in people’s lives – I never lose sight of this, and I will do all I can to make your ceremony the best it can be.
Renewal of Vows
Since 1999 I have been offering celebrancy services to people seeking authentic, meaningful, personalised ceremonies for any occasion.
I’m passionate about placing you, your needs, and your outlook at the heart of things, all the way from our first contact, through every step of the planning and through to the ceremony itself.
I’ve conducted ceremonies in chapels, village halls, pubs, community centres and front rooms – but most of my weddings, vow renewals, handfastings and namings have taken place outdoors; in fields, meadows, woodlands, and gardens large and small. A recent favourite was an intimate handfasting with about thirty people gathered round a wood fire on Brighton beach just before sunset on the winter solstice – with the full moon peeping over the roofs of the seafront hotels midway through the proceedings.
I’ve been studying and exploring nature based spiritualities for over twenty years and deliver celebrancy training courses for the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids – but I don’t describe myself as a ‘druid celebrant’ or ‘pagan celebrant’ because that feels much too tight a pigeonhole. I’m not into cloak flapping, superstition or dogma of any kind. But if, like me, you find the natural world a source of beauty, joy, inspiration and wonder, let’s explore how we can tap into that to make your ceremony truly magical.
Prices From
Please enquire or see my website for prices
Why choose River for your renewal of vows?
Since being asked to do my first handfasting 20 years ago, I’ve delivered hundreds of ceremonies to very happy clients (please don’t take it from me; have a look at the testimonials on my website, facebook page and instagram pages.). It’s a special privilege to be trusted with the most important moments in people’s lives – I never lose sight of this, and I will do all I can to make your ceremony the best it can be.
Funerals
Since 1999 I have been offering celebrancy services to people seeking authentic, meaningful, personalised ceremonies for any occasion.
I’m passionate about placing you, your needs, and your outlook at the heart of things, all the way from our first contact, through every step of the planning and through to the ceremony itself.
I’ve conducted ceremonies in chapels, village halls, pubs, community centres and front rooms – but most of my weddings, vow renewals, handfastings and namings have taken place outdoors; in fields, meadows, woodlands, and gardens large and small. A recent favourite was an intimate handfasting with about thirty people gathered round a wood fire on Brighton beach just before sunset on the winter solstice – with the full moon peeping over the roofs of the seafront hotels midway through the proceedings.
I’ve been studying and exploring nature based spiritualities for over twenty years and deliver celebrancy training courses for the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids – but I don’t describe myself as a ‘druid celebrant’ or ‘pagan celebrant’ because that feels much too tight a pigeonhole. I’m not into cloak flapping, superstition or dogma of any kind. But if, like me, you find the natural world a source of beauty, joy, inspiration and wonder, let’s explore how we can tap into that to make your ceremony truly magical.
Prices From
Please enquire or see my website for prices
Why choose River for your funeral?
Since being asked to do my first handfasting 20 years ago, I’ve delivered hundreds of ceremonies to very happy clients (please don’t take it from me; have a look at the testimonials on my website, facebook page and instagram pages.). It’s a special privilege to be trusted with the most important moments in people’s lives – I never lose sight of this, and I will do all I can to make your ceremony the best it can be.
Reviews for River Jones Celebrant
Total Reviews: 6
Average Rating: 5
reviews (6)
Beautiful ceremony with an amazing celebrant
River did our wedding ceremony 3rd June 2023 coming to South Wales.
Before our ceremony River met with us both to learn our story, writing down significant moments, symbolic memories and sentimental important details of our relationship. She used this to create the most personalised wedding passage during our ceremony. She used the details we told her to let our guests know why we chose and did the things we did for the wedding and she also included personalised moments, such as lighting a candle for our late loved ones. River listened to our beliefs, our values and our important on the symbolism within our ceremony and really inbuilt it in our ceremony so it felt really special.
Practicality wise she made a book for us to read our vows, and the people that did readings for us. This was so helpful not only for the day, but we were able to send our deaf family members, and those who’s first language wasn’t English to read later on.
River is approachable, warm, flexible, practical, an amazing public speaker and her creativity and being full of ideas added so much to our day. After our wedding out of all the suppliers and services throughout the day, River was commented on the most as being brilliant. She speaks clearly and is warm that everyone enjoyed listening to her. She made our guests laugh and tears. She even helped my mum with her speech which I know she was really nervous about (my mum smashed her speech).
I have always wanted a handfasting and a personalised wedding, and she made my wish come true. No matter what type of wedding, I highly recommend River as a celebrant, you won’t be disappointed. She made our day even more special.
Beautiful ceremony with an amazing celebrant
River did our wedding ceremony 3rd June 2023 coming to South Wales.
Before our ceremony River met with us both to learn our story, writing down significant moments, symbolic memories and sentimental important details of our relationship. She used this to create the most personalised wedding passage during our ceremony. She used the details we told her to let our guests know why we chose and did the things we did for the wedding and she also included personalised moments, such as lighting a candle for our late loved ones. River listened to our beliefs, our values and our important on the symbolism within our ceremony and really inbuilt it in our ceremony so it felt really special.
Practicality wise she made a book for us to read our vows, and the people that did readings for us. This was so helpful not only for the day, but we were able to send our deaf family members, and those who’s first language wasn’t English to read later on.
River is approachable, warm, flexible, practical, an amazing public speaker and her creativity and being full of ideas added so much to our day. After our wedding out of all the suppliers and services throughout the day, River was commented on the most as being brilliant. She speaks clearly and is warm that everyone enjoyed listening to her. She made our guests laugh and tears. She even helped my mum with her speech which I know she was really nervous about (my mum smashed her speech).
I have always wanted a handfasting and a personalised wedding, and she made my wish come true. No matter what type of wedding, I highly recommend River as a celebrant, you won’t be disappointed. She made our day even more special.
Thank You River!
River could not have made our wedding day and ceremony any more perfect. She listened to our ideas/wants/worries and created us a ceremony that felt so personal. She brings such a warm, comfortable atmosphere to her ceremonies. Us and our guests were so at-ease and were able to just sit back and enjoy it all, everyone knew they were in good hands. It was light-hearted in the right moments and emotional in the right moments. I had endless people coming up to me afterwards and saying ‘Wow River is SO good’. Thank you River for making our day so beautiful, personal, calm, funny and warm, and for making our ceremony better than we could have ever imagined. You are the best!
