Rebecca Joyce wedding ceremony celebrant

Commitment Ceremonies in Dorset

Celebrate your love and relationship

A commitment ceremony is a beautiful opportunity to honour your relationship without tradition or expectation.

Together, we'll create a heartfelt ceremony that reflects your story, your values, and the promises that matter most, making it one of the most meaningful moments of your celebration.

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What a celebrant does

Every love story is unique

A commitment ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate your love, your relationship and the promises you choose to make to one another. Whether you're choosing not to marry, are unable to marry, or simply want to celebrate your commitment in a way that reflects your own values and beliefs, your ceremony can be as unique as the journey you've shared together.

Unlike a marriage or civil partnership, a commitment ceremony is not legally binding. Instead, it gives you the freedom to celebrate your relationship in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you. From personal vows and favourite readings to music, symbolic actions and the involvement of family and friends, every element can be shaped around the people at the heart of your ceremony.

As with every ceremony I create, I'll take the time to get to know you and understand what matters most, creating a celebration that reflects your relationship with warmth, sincerity and care.

If you're considering a commitment ceremony, I'd love to hear about your journey and help you create a celebration that's every bit as meaningful as the commitment you share.

What's included

Your ceremony journey
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Initial Meeting

A relaxed meeting where we'll get to know one another, explore your ideas and begin shaping a ceremony that reflects your story.

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Ceremony Script

A beautifully written bespoke ceremony script, with unlimited revisions until every detail feels exactly right.

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Venue Meeting

A follow-up meeting at your venue to walk through the ceremony together and ensure you feel relaxed and confident for the day ahead.

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Ongoing Support

Guidance and inspiration with personal vows, readings, symbolic acts and the structure of your ceremony.

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Ceremony Day

Professional delivery of your ceremony with warmth, compassion and confidence.

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Certificate

A commemorative certificate to remember your ceremony and special day.

Pricing

Let’s start with a conversation

Finding the right celebrant is about more than choosing a price; it's about finding someone who feels like the right fit.

That's why I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation via Teams or Zoom, giving us the opportunity to get to know one another, chat through your ideas and help you decide whether I'm the right celebrant for you.

Monday - Wednesday

Commitment Ceremony

From £700

Thursday - Sunday

Commitment Ceremony

From £800

Booking Information

Secure your date

If you've made it this far, there's a good chance you're looking for a wedding ceremony that feels personal, meaningful, and true to your story. I'd be delighted to hear from you and be a part of your day.

Payment

To book my celebrant services, a 50% booking fee is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is due four weeks before your ceremony.

Travel

Travel within 20 miles of Bournemouth (BH6) is included within the price of the celebrant service. Additional travel is available and charged at £1 per mile thereafter.

Rehearsal

Need an extra run through? If you require a separate rehearsal in addition to the venue planning meeting, this can be arranged for an additional fee of £100.