Welcome to Maxine Ward Celebrant, where we craft ceremonies that truly reflect your unique journey of love. Specializing in personalized celebrations, Maxine ensures your special day is memorable, blending tradition with your personal touch.
Envision the perfect ceremony that embodies beauty, elegance, and romance, enriched with words that profoundly express the depth of your connection. This is the vision I aim to bring to life for you. The ceremony captivates the eyes and resonates with the soul, showcasing the boundless love you share with the world.
Every love story is distinct, marked by its own set of experiences, emotions, and memories. Your ceremony should mirror this distinctiveness, celebrating the journey that is uniquely yours. The ceremonies I craft are meticulously tailored, ensuring no two are alike. They are woven with the threads of your individual stories, shared dreams, and the moments that define you as a couple. Whether recounting the serendipitous day you met, integrating cherished family traditions, or incorporating cultural rituals honouring your heritage, the ceremony will reflect your narrative.
We can also explore the inclusion of personalized vows or special rituals that bind you closer to each other and involve your loved ones in meaningful ways. This is an opportunity to celebrate your love while acknowledging your families' and friends' support and bond.
Photographs will undoubtedly capture the visible beauty of your day, but the words I compose will etch the essence of your love in your hearts forever. These words will not just speak; they will resonate. They will not merely declare but pledge a commitment that transcends time. They will whisper the sweet promises of a future together, reflecting your shared vision and embodying the essence of you as a couple. Let's create a deeply heard and felt ceremony, leaving an indelible mark on your hearts and those who witness your love.
A VERY SATISFIED COUPLE. THANK YOU MAXINE
On first meeting Maxine in person, we knew that she would be a great fit for our relaxed wedding in a beautiful country barn.
Maxine was accommodating in arranging in-person meetings around our work schedule, patiently kept us on track when we let deadlines slip in the stress of wider wedding planning, and provided reassurance in the run-up to the wedding itself. We really appreciated all of Maxine’s ideas and her response to our feedback, ensuring that the wedding ceremony was personalised around us. Maxine’s warmth meant that she not only put our guests at ease as they were seated
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Sharon and Derek
April 26, 2024
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
We could not be happier with the amazing ceremony that Maxine put together for us.
Nothing was too much trouble, every little detail was thought of and our ideas and feelings were at the forefront of her organisation and planning. From the compass points, to the hand-fasting, and our vows and the readings, it was all just perfect on our special day. Maxine took us from the first ideas at the very start of our journey, right through to us being man and wife without missing an iota of our wishes and wants.
We could not recommend her more highly, and loved her being part of our big day.
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Lauren and Matt
April 26, 2024
SHE MADE OUR CEREMONY MAGICAL
We used Maxine as our celebrant on the 6th May 2023. We wanted a non religious ceremony that was centered about us as a couple and Maxine delivered. We didn’t know where to start and Maxine was great in giving us options and guiding us through the process. We ended up with a handfasting ceremony and it was wonderful. Everyone commented how they didn’t know that is where the saying ‘tied the knot’ came from. Maxine communicated our love story in such a humorous yet beautiful way that everyone was laughing one minute and tearing up the next.
She made our ceremony unforgettable and truly magical
A VERY SATISFIED COUPLE. THANK YOU MAXINE
On first meeting Maxine in person, we knew that she would be a great fit for our relaxed wedding in a beautiful country barn.
Maxine was accommodating in arranging in-person meetings around our work schedule, patiently kept us on track when we let deadlines slip in the stress of wider wedding planning, and provided reassurance in the run-up to the wedding itself. We really appreciated all of Maxine’s ideas and her response to our feedback, ensuring that the wedding ceremony was personalised around us. Maxine’s warmth meant that she not only put our guests at ease as they were seated
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Sharon and Derek
April 26, 2024
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
We could not be happier with the amazing ceremony that Maxine put together for us.
Nothing was too much trouble, every little detail was thought of and our ideas and feelings were at the forefront of her organisation and planning. From the compass points, to the hand-fasting, and our vows and the readings, it was all just perfect on our special day. Maxine took us from the first ideas at the very start of our journey, right through to us being man and wife without missing an iota of our wishes and wants.
We could not recommend her more highly, and loved her being part of our big day.
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Lauren and Matt
April 26, 2024
SHE MADE OUR CEREMONY MAGICAL
We used Maxine as our celebrant on the 6th May 2023. We wanted a non religious ceremony that was centered about us as a couple and Maxine delivered. We didn’t know where to start and Maxine was great in giving us options and guiding us through the process. We ended up with a handfasting ceremony and it was wonderful. Everyone commented how they didn’t know that is where the saying ‘tied the knot’ came from. Maxine communicated our love story in such a humorous yet beautiful way that everyone was laughing one minute and tearing up the next.
She made our ceremony unforgettable and truly magical
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Gemma and Daniel
April 26, 2024
FANTASTIC ALL ROUND
Maxine is a fantastic celebrant, we received so much praise on our ceremony for its uniqueness and the way she mingled with everybody so easily. She also helped us organise the timings and people extremely well and always went to great lengths to ensure everything was in place to go smoothly even when we had to make last minute changes, it would have been absolute chaos without her!
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Virginia and Aaron
April 26, 2024
SUCH A WONDERFUL CELEBRANT
We also wanted to say a huge thank you for being such a wonderful celebrant. You exuded warmth from our first meeting, and it really came across in the ceremony.
We appreciated your co-ordinating meetings that fitted our global time difference, and for the ‘walk through’ that we did in person a couple of days before the day itself. You very much calmed all nerves in that meeting!
Your ideas and advice on how to make the ceremony meaningful and incorporate our various heritages were super helpful. The extra support on sourcing such beautiful handfasting cords for us was very much appreciated
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Kate and Gabe
April 26, 2024
THANK YOU MAXINE FOR MAKING OUR DAY AMAZING
Maxine was absolutely amazing as our wedding celebrant! Despite our occasional delays in responding, she delivered a flawless ceremony that was everything we had dreamed of.
Right from the start, Maxine’s professionalism and commitment shone through. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, making the ceremony feel incredibly personal and special. Her warm and caring personality instantly put us at ease, making the entire planning process a joy.
On our wedding day, Maxine conducted the ceremony perfectly. Her delivery was heartfelt and str
MAXINE IS A PHENOMENAL CELEBRANT
Between her warm personality and attention to detail in her questionnaires and consultations, she will help make sure your wedding ceremony is a memorable one.
Maxine would always reply to questions and concerns promptly, sometimes within a matter of hours.
She wrote a beautiful ceremony script tailored to our specific love story and ensured our personalities were reflected in her writing.
You will not be disappointed hiring Maxine!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Wedding Celebrant?
A wedding celebrant is a professional who performs your wedding ceremony. I will work closely with you to craft a bespoke ceremony, providing the creative freedom to make your day exactly as you envision. Whether you wish to include traditional elements, involve your family, or incorporate special rituals like handfasting, your ceremony will be uniquely tailored to you.
How does a Wedding Celebrant work?
Your first consultation: Whether you have a clear vision or need inspiration, our first meeting will cover everything from creative ideas to practical details such as dates, times, terms and conditions, and fees.
Let’s get started: I'll send a questionnaire to kickstart the planning process, encouraging discussions with your partner, family, and friends about what would make your day perfect.
The creative process: With your input from the questionnaire, we'll meet to plan your unique ceremony.
The plan: A clear plan will be established, detailing roles, timelines, and key dates. I coordinate with your wedding planner, photographer, and venue to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Delivering the ceremony: I'll write and finalize the script and logistics.
On the day: I'll arrive early to liaise with your planner/host, check in with you and anyone involved in the ceremony, welcome your guests, and then lead the ceremony, creating a memorable and magical moment.
Where can a celebrant ceremony take place?
The beauty of a celebrant ceremony is its versatility; it can be held almost anywhere. Be it on a beach, on a boat, in woodlands, in a luxurious hotel, or even in your garden, the choice is yours, allowing for a highly personal and meaningful setting before or after the legal formalities at a registry office.
What can we have in our ceremony?
A celebrant-led ceremony offers immense flexibility and creativity. You can personalize your ceremony with various elements that reflect your values, beliefs, and personalities:
Opening Words: A warm welcome and tone-setting by the celebrant.
Readings/Poems: Choose readings that are significant to you, whether romantic, humorous, religious, or secular.
Vows: Express your commitment through traditional vows, personalized promises, or a mix of both.
Ring Exchange: A timeless symbol of love and commitment.
Unity Rituals: Symbolize the joining of your lives with activities like sand ceremonies, candle lighting, or tree planting.
Music: Incorporate songs with special meaning, from live performances to recorded tracks.
Personalized Touches: Include anecdotes, inside jokes, or cultural traditions that reflect your relationship.
Blessings/Prayers: Add spiritual or religious elements if desired.
Declaration of Marriage: The official moment when you are declared married.
Closing Words: Concluding remarks from the celebrant, wishing you well for your future together.
This flexibility means your ceremony can be as unique and personal as your love story.
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