Civil Weddings
Essex wedding dreams come true! Civil Weddings: licensed venues, stress-free planning & unforgettable memories
A professionally trained former registrar with a wealth of experience
Ceremonies for all occasions designed uniquely for you creating a personalised and memorable day
A relaxed approach and personalised planning, whether the ceremony is small and intimate or casual and contemporary
Wedding or Civil Partnership Celebration Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies and Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
Free consultation via video phone with ‘no obligation to continue’ allowing you to decide if you wish Civil Weddings to design and perform your ceremony
A choice of a bespoke ceremony individually crafted for you, or a pre-written ceremony
Business details last verified on 19th of December 2025 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices
Typical Price: £155
Price Range: £150 - £280
About Civil Weddings
Civil Weddings is a professionally trained independent celebrant service with years of experience who understands how personal and precious your day is. Our ceremonies are fuss-free, simple, relaxed and different for every occasion. With your ideas and our experience, together we will create a personalised ceremony which reflects your love and commitment to one another on your special day.
Civil Weddings help create ceremonies for all occasions, weddings and civil partnership celebrations, commitment, naming and renewal of vow ceremonies.
A special occasion requires a relaxed approach and personalised planning, whether the ceremony is small and intimate or casual and contemporary.
Ultimately, we aim to provide a unique experience by composing custom unions that exude a happy and relaxed atmosphere while keeping heartfelt emotion in focus, balancing the formal aspects with the deeply personal.
So, if you are seeking a professional service at an affordable price and would like further information, please visit our website and contact us by completing our contact form.
The Details
Celebrant Types
Humanist
Independant
Interfaith
Services
Alternative Ceremonies
Ceremony Writing
Custom Readings
Specialist Rituals
Contact & Location
Civil Weddings
CM3 6TB, Essex, United Kingdom
FAQs
Registrars are employed by the local authority, the ceremonies they conduct are legally binding. Celebrants are not employed by an authority. Their ceremonies are not legally binding.
A celebrant ceremony is tailored to your wishes allowing religious and symbolic content. Humanists don’t believe in religion and will only offer you a secular or non-religious ceremony.
Yes we do. Civil Weddings supports marriage equality for all. But please note, we can only cater for a celebration ceremony not a legal binding ceremony.
Please visit our website www.civilweddings.co.uk where we have pulled together some commonly asked questions to give you more information about our ceremonies. Select 'FAQ' on the main menu.
Why Couples Recommend Civil Weddings
Couples consistently praise this celebrant for delivering deeply personal, professional, and heartfelt ceremonies that feel both special and official. The planning process is highlighted as a key strength, with regular and reassuring communication via video calls that allow him to get to know each couple. He is described as collaborative and helpful, working with couples to craft the perfect bespoke script, offering invaluable suggestions for vows and readings, and being flexible with any changes. On the wedding day, his calm, warm, and friendly demeanour is frequently mentioned for putting couples completely at ease. He is commended for his organisation, often speaking to both partners individually before the service to offer reassurance and ensuring the ceremony runs smoothly. Many reviews note that his experience as a former registrar lends a professional feel to the proceedings, which both couples and their guests appreciate. Guests often comment on how lovely, sentimental, and joyful the ceremonies are. Overall, he is described as a kind, thoughtful, and reliable professional who feels more like a friend and provides an exceptional service that is considered great value for money.
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