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After training at the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, Devon-based jewellery designer Claire Austin, the talent behind Claire Austin England Bridal Hair Accessories & Jewellery has just launched Claire Austin Wedding Celebrant.
When it comes to booking a celebrant-led wedding. Claire tells us there are many advantages. She says, "As a wedding celebrant, I will work with couples over the months or weeks (depending on the time of booking) leading up to their wedding day with regular communication over email, via WhatsApp, via a video call or in person. I will learn everything about them as a couple so I can write a bespoke and personalised script for the wedding ceremony."
Claire adds, "One of my favourite parts of the ceremony is telling guests about each love story - where you met, how you got engaged and what you love about each other. I can incorporate religious, spiritual, cultural or symbolic elements into your ceremony. Whether it's a hand-fasting; a unity candle; a sand ceremony; a wine box time capsule; planting a tree; ring warming; a rose exchange ceremony or singing your favourite song together, I will make sure your ceremony is completely personal to you and a true reflection of your values and beliefs."
Claire also explains how you can have your celebrant-led ceremony anywhere and at any time. She says, "Whether it be in a barn, a manor house, in the woods, on a clifftop, in your garden, a theatre, or a museum, I will conduct a venue visit to see the space and meet the coordinator (if there is one). As part of my package, a ceremony rehearsal is also included which can be held at the venue or location, or another meeting place (or via video call).
https://www.claireaustinweddingcelebrant.com