What is a Celebrant?

In short, a person who performs or officiates ceremonies that suits you

Writing and conducting these ceremonies is me, Deborah Johnstone.

With me, you get a wealth of experience to the ceremonies that you can design.   You’ll get someone who is passionate about working on a human level and will listen to what you want and need for your ceremony. From this information you will receive an experience that is fully personal and customised.

☝🏼 Yadda yadda, you know all this right?  What you need to know is it is ALL about you.

Each life tells a story and you will gently be encouraged to open up and share some of your stories so that you can be supported in the best way possible. Some people call it pre-ceremony counselling!

You are the authors, I put the pen to paper (then back it up on the cloud!)

With 25 years of professional life, and relevant personal experiences behind me, (how did that happen?!)  you have someone experienced to assist you, and guide you if needs be, to ensure you are provided with the best and most memorable experiences.

There is a small support team behind the scenes who also bring a mixed bag of skill sets to the party: project management, HR, marketing, carpentry (handy for those Pinterest items we may want to create) and counselling.

Photo Credit: The Life Narrator

I like to work with a balance of emotional support and humour for both the traditional and the quirky families.

I look forward to meeting you.

Debs,

The Celebrant in the Room

( Embrace Celebrancy )

BSc Hons, O.A.Dip, UKSOC Dip

I will not tolerate any abuse or threatening behaviour to any of my team or staff [or abuse of our Equipment]. If this occurs, I retain the right to terminate my services immediately. This applies equally to You, the Client, and your guests. [I may also terminate my services where my staff or team feel any Equipment belonging to Us is in danger or has been damaged due to the actions or unruly behaviour by You or your guests]. Wherever possible and reasonable to do so, I will speak with You or the venue first to try to resolve the matter before any termination is enacted. If I do terminate my services, for any reason, the full cost of our services [and the full cost of hire of our Equipment] will remain due and I will not issue any refunds for any period that my service [or hire of Equipment] was not provided. [Moreover, You the Client will be responsible for any damages caused by You or your guests or other attendees at the event to Me for any damage to my Equipment, howsoever caused].