personalised weddings and family ceremonies
Hello and thank you for finding me!
I’m Karene, a fully-qualified, insured, very experienced (and Scottish!) independent family celebrant living in Cheshire and working in most areas of the North West of England and the West Midlands.
My passion is working with couples and families to create wedding, vow renewal and naming ceremonies which place you slap-bang in the middle of your special celebration.
Weddings and family ceremonies should be jam-packed with joy, laughter and happy tears. Out with 'formal and stuffy' and in with 'light-hearted, intimate and memorable'...
Why choose Karene?
There are hundreds of great celebrants to choose from. Where do you start?
Well, I have a way of doing things that involves great communication with you to begin with, so that I understand what you are looking for. You'll quickly get a feel for whether or not I'm the right celebrant for you. If I'm lucky enough to be chosen to conduct your ceremony, we'll keep that conversation going right through till the ceremony itself. You have lots of time to review and comment on your ceremony plan and script so you have 100% control over what is (and isn't) said on your big day. Even at the last minute.
I have a planned and organised approach. I communicate in advance with the venue so that they understand what will be happening. I'll visit your venue (if it's one I'm not familiar with) so that I start to build a relationship with the people who will be organising your big day. Every venue I know tells me that celebrants generally don't bother with this and just turn up unannounced on the day. But I think it's important - and hugely beneficial - to do the legwork.
I'm also in touch with photographers and musicians beforehand so they also know exactly what's happening in the ceremony and how it might impact on their work. Almost every photographer and musician I've worked with tells me that celebrants generally don't bother with this and rely on a quick chat on the day. I do bother, because I know it's important. We're all part of the same team.
I have a particular style and vibe which is relaxed, intimate and lighthearted (if that's what you want - however, I can dial it down if that's what you'd prefer).
And I have a range of ceremony packages depending on what you're looking for.
So if you're looking for:
- a personal ceremony with genuine "nothing's-too-much-trouble" flexibility...
- energy, enthusiasm and joy (without it being silly or cheesy...)...
- a lighthearted and intimate vibe...
- a calming, professional and reassuring presence...
- someone who has great rapport with you and your guests... then please get in touch!
