We all have stories, and stories within stories, that frame our relationships, rites of passage, environments and events. These can be explored and shared in a ceremony that expresses your own sensibility, experience and hopes.
A civil ceremony has the freedom to take place anywhere that best reflects your intent. The formality or informality, size and details of your ceremony are determined by the type of event desired.
Rituals can be grand gestures or intimate moments.
I relish collaborating with people to ensure moments of significance are marked in authentic ways. Spontaneity in the planning can enliven the process and bring genuine individuality to the ceremony.
I devise and deliver Commitment Ceremonies, Natural Burials, End of Life Celebrations, Birth & Namings. More details on my ceremony making are here.
What I offer
I provide an initial meeting to design your ceremony. This can be in person, over the phone or online. We discuss your aspirations: the why, where, what and how of the occasion. My skill is in helping you find exactly what it is you want, from the overarching theme to small, significant details: the glaze on the cherry on the icing on the cake.
As a writer I can write the wording, give drafts over to you for discussion and amendment, or not. I also have a huge knowledge of possible poems and other writings that may suit your needs.
A rehearsal is also included for Weddings and Civil Partnership
Ceremonies.
As facilitator of the ceremony I can be as present as you wish, as your occasion requires. I will ensure everyone knows what is going to happen and act as a guide to the event, holding the space so it’s as sure and safe as possible for everyone there.
Types of ceremonies I offer are Namings, Natural Burials, End of Life Celebrations and Commitment Ceremonies .
Script-only
If you would prefer a family member or friend to deliver your ceremony but would like help with the content, I can offer a script-only service.
Please email for a conversation
Costs
Piece-of-string territory here.
For an end of life or naming celebration
Planning and delivery: £200, including the writing of a short script.
For Commitment Ceremonies
Planning and Delivery £350, including the writing of scripts
More requirements, then the cost rises accordingly. I am also happy to work with tighter budgets.
Let’s have a chat and see what you want and what I can offer
Add-ons
I make limited edition art books and pamphlets and can design, or advise on the design of, any printed materials you may want to accompany your ceremony.
I do enjoy the low tech side of ceremony and value pre-loved
resources, so happily work to smaller budgets.
Email: sehymas [at] gmail [dot] com
I can also point you towards a great photographer, dressmaker and cake-maker based in the north west of England. And probably know other people who can help make your ceremony just as you want.