Destination weddings
Is your dream of having your wedding ceremony abroad at an exotic location? Well, I love to travel and have my passport to hand, and ready to hop on a plane for your destination wedding, at your chosen location – be it on a beach, in a castle, on a hilltop or that special place meaningful to you and very dear to your heart. I so look forward to working with you to create the most memorable ceremony, filled with love laughter and happiness, for you both forming heartfelt happy memories which will last for a lifetime. A Destination Wedding may feel a little daunting to organise, but it can be done and so many people to it, and wouldn’t do it any other way. Together, I can really help you make your dreams come true.
Initially we will arrange to have an informal chat together, where we can establish exactly what you want for your special day, and will create a bespoke ceremony, which reflects your love story and your personalities. I will liaise with your venue and your suppliers. Should you wish, we can have a rehearsal the day before the big day, and meet all the suppliers, to ensure that you are happy and ready for the big day. Contact Elaine, to discuss your bespoke wedding experience in your dream location.
Legalities
To make your wedding Legal, the simplest thing to do is to register your marriage in the UK or your country of residence either before or after your holiday enabling you to have a beautiful, unique symbolic Celebrant-led ceremony in the country of your choice.
Pricing
Long haul would entail me travelling to your destination at least one day before, and leave the day after your ceremony. My fees are dependent on location, but in Europe £1,600 plus travel and accommodation.
Please Note
Additional costs may be added that are not covered in the standard fee. Travel expenses and accommodation if the ceremony takes place off the Isle of Wight. Ceremonies abroad can be conducted, and costs for this can be discussed on an individual basis.
Full package & fees include the following
- Initial meeting to discuss your ideas and personal requirements, either at your home if you live locally or on a Zoom call.
- Conduct a wedding workshop to gather relevant information about you. This will enable me to write a bespoke ceremony and outline the details of your wedding day. You will receive a copy of this document, which will serve as a working document for us to update and edit as required.
- Assistance in selecting your vows, or guidance if you both wish to write your own personal vows.
- Help in choosing a script for your ring exchange or support if you prefer to write your own.
- Assistance in selecting poems, readings, and music for your ceremony.
- Discussion of any rituals you may want to include, such as a Sand Ceremony, Wine Ceremony, Unity Candle Ceremony, handfasting, and more.
- Discussion of the involvement of children or family if you wish.
- Creation of a personalised and bespoke ceremony script for both of you.
- Writing of your “Love Story,” which will be an integral part of the ceremony.
- Prior to your wedding, regular contact by phone or email throughout the creative process.
- Unlimited edits and revisions to ensure you are thoroughly happy with your script.
- Liaison with your venue, suppliers, and key individuals involved in the ceremony to ensure a smooth day.
- If appropriate, a Wedding Rehearsal can be arranged. Alternatively, a Zoom rehearsal can be conducted if required. For small weddings, this may not be necessary and can be discussed.
- Arrival at your destination at least one day before your wedding for a meeting and rehearsal if desired.
- On the day of your ceremony, arrival about an hour before the commencement to meet with the Wedding party, Venue, suppliers, and Wedding Planner. Stay for a short while after the ceremony to speak with the guests and wedding party before leaving.
- You will receive a copy of your bespoke ceremony script, your signed certificate, and a printed copy of vows presented in a folder for you to keep.
Additional costs may be added that are not covered in the standard fee. For example, a ceremony booklet for your guests, ritual props (e.g., candles, ribbons, sand ceremony glasses); travel expenses and accommodation if the ceremony takes place off the Isle of Wight. Ceremonies abroad can be conducted, and costs for this can be discussed on an individual basis.