Commitment ceremonies are designed for couples who wish to make a special commitment to each other, and wish to declare their love in front of family and friends, without taking the step into legal marriage. I also offer commitment ceremonies to same sex couples, providing them with an opportunity to have a meaningful ceremony, surrounded by family and friends.

Couples who were married overseas often choose this type of ceremony, so they can re-celebrate their union in front of their family and friends who were unable to join them for their wedding.

A commitment ceremony is NOT a wedding.

There are no legal requirements for this type of ceremony however satisfactory identification is required.

PROCESS:

Upon receipt of your enquiry, I will provide you with an introduction letter and a booklet of ceremony suggestions. A ceremony is selected at your leisure using the ceremony suggestion booklet or using your own contribution. Your selection is made and returned to me.

I will then compile the ceremony and provide you with a completed copy for your approval. A pre-ceremony meeting with you both will be arranged approximately one to two weeks before your commitment. At this meeting I will discuss with you the final arrangements and the agenda of the ceremony. Also you will need to provide me with identification for both parties either, original certificate of birth or an original extract of an entry of birth in an official register.

Your commitment day will be one of the most precious days that you will experience. I will be honored be able to provide you with a ceremony, which is both personal and memorable.

“Thank you for such a lovely Wedding Ceremony! Everyone commented on how great it was. We shall of course recommend you to everyone getting married.”

Tobias & Jen

“John was the most warm and welcoming Celebrant we could have ever had an experience with. With both Adam and myself, being married before, and having an alternative religion, John took our input of our religion and beliefs into consideration and enthusiasm, and worked his best into helping us making our ceremony script the best it could be. The perfect back drop to our wedding ceremony, and John’s relaxed attitiude, our ceremony was nothing but perfect.

Thank you so much John, for all that you did for us and making our day magical.”

Adam & Carmen