Getting Started
Once you enquire, I’ll send you information about my services, availability, pricing, and how I can help create a ceremony that truly reflects you as a couple.
As an independent celebrant with 9 years of experience and over 400 weddings conducted, I specialise in warm, personal, and memorable ceremonies filled with meaningful touches.
Here’s What You Can Expect:
- Legal Marriage: I’m a licensed Legal Marriage Officer, meaning you’ll be officially married on the day of your ceremony!
- Just three simple steps:
- Exchanging rings
- Saying “I Do”
- Signing the Marriage Schedule
- Just three simple steps:
- Personal Touches: I love making your ceremony your own. Here’s how we can add those special touches:
- 5 Things You Love About Each Other (I’ll read them out on the day!)
- Your Love Story
- Words of Advice from your friends and family
- Scottish Traditions like Handfasting or Quaich
- Unity Candles, Sand Ceremony, and more!
- Vows: You decide! Whether you want the traditional “repeat after me” vows or something totally unique, I’ve got you covered.
- Religious Content: While my ceremonies are non-religious, I’ll incorporate as much (or as little) religion as you like, ensuring it’s a ceremony that reflects your beliefs.
- Children’s Activity Packs: To keep the little ones entertained during the ceremony, I provide free activity packs!
What’s Included:
- Total Cost: £550 (no hidden fees!)
- A non-refundable booking fee: £200 is payable to secure your booking
- Remaining Balance Due: £350 payable 28 days before your wedding
- Payable – by Bank Transfer
Securing Your Date
If you decide to book, I’ll gather a few extra details before sending over your contract and Terms & Conditions.
To secure your wedding date, a non-refundable retainer fee is required within 48 hours of booking. The remaining balance is due 28 days before your wedding day.
Once your payment is received, you’ll receive a confirmation receipt by email.
Planning Your Ceremony
Around 6 months before your wedding, I’ll get in touch to start discussing your ceremony ideas, including:
- Personal vows and readings
- Your love story
- Scottish traditions such as Handfasting or the Quaich
- Unity ceremonies and other meaningful touches
Then, around 3 months before your wedding, we’ll arrange a ceremony planning meeting (usually around 1.5 hours) where we’ll finalise all ceremony details, legal paperwork, and your personalised checklist.
Before The Big Day
In the lead-up to your wedding, I’ll stay in touch via email to help ensure everything is organised and running smoothly.
The week of your wedding, I’ll send a final email confirming:
- Ceremony time and venue
- What you need to bring
- Final ceremony guidance and reminders
On Your Wedding Day
I arrive around one hour before the ceremony to make sure everything is prepared and everyone involved knows exactly what to do, helping your ceremony flow smoothly and stress-free.
After Your Wedding
After your big day, I’ll check in to see how married life and your honeymoon are going. I’ll also invite you to share a testimonial about your experience.
I love celebrating my couples, so you can also expect some lovely social media highlights after your wedding day too. 💕
Contact Me
- sayidowithmandy@outlook.com
- +44 7891 049830
- Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Please get in touch with any questions!