Whether your wedding is for hundreds of guests or just you two, it is one of your life's milestone moments and it should be conducted by someone who has taken time to get to know you and what you want - and that is what I do. Your wedding ceremony should be created, and cared for, by someone that you have had the opportunity to get to know and trust.
My aim is for each of my couples to feel confident that they have entrusted their ceremony to safe, capable, trustworthy hands and to always be able to feel, and remember, that that their wedding was very, very, special.
I offer unlimited contact from enquiry to the day itself. I get to know most of my couples really well - most choose me because they like the idea of me using my creative skills to tell their story and make their ceremony personal to them.
Others, I get to know less well - because that is their choice. These couples have told me that, for them, one of the reasons that they wanted me as their celebrant was for my professionalism and reassurance.
If I am your celebrant, you can feel relaxed and secure, in the knowledge that your ceremony will be exactly how you want it to be: I am here for you and I will have everything possible under control, on your behalf.
After you have booked, you will receive access to a private online resource page. This includes my exclusive compilation of over 150 readings, examples and ideas for your ceremony, and guidance for writing personal vows and promises. There are ideas for celebrating your unity (and individuality) and for including your family and friends (and if applicable pets) in the ceremony (by the way, as far as I'm concerned, animals are always very welcome guests.)
Leading up to your ceremony, I will ask you lots of questions, including about how you met and what the commitment that you are making means to you. I'll ask what makes you 'tick', what made you 'click' and, if you would like to tell me, 'what gets on your wick' (not that I'm suggesting anything does!). Please don't worry, if you prefer to only tell me some (or none!) of these things, that's absolutely fine.
If you would like me to, I will also suggest, source, or create meaningful enhancements for your ceremony based on your personalities, your relationship and the style of ceremony that you envisage. I am also happy to help you with your vows - be that giving support writing them, choosing them for you, checking what you have written, or writing them on your behalf.
Of course, you are free to use, adapt, or ignore any of my suggestions, they are only intended to help you. If you want something completely different that’s absolutely fine (in fact, it's brilliant!) and I will look forward to working with you to make your dream ceremony a reality.
I will remind, and encourage, you to get in touch with me, about your ceremony, as often as you want to, and when you do I will always do my very best to respond as promptly as possible.
I will be here for you, whenever you need me. If it is something that is bothering you, or if you need supplier recommendations: I will listen and try to help. If you simply want to update me, or tell me some good news: I will be interested and happy with (and for) you.
After you have told me what (and who) you would like to be included in your ceremony I will create a draft running order and outline for your approval. Once you have agreed this, I will write your script, usually about a month before your ceremony. Some people prefer to see all or part of the script, in advance, most like to wait until the day itself - it is entirely up to you.
If you have requested a run through, prior to the ceremony, it is usually one or two weeks before - or whenever suits both of us. It isn't usually a 'word by word' rehearsal, with all of the wedding party - although we can do that, if that is what you want.
On the day itself, I will arrive at your venue between 30 minutes and an hour before the start time (or longer, if requested - we will discuss this and you will know what time I will arrive by). I will work with your venue and your other suppliers to ensure that your ceremony goes as smoothly as possible.
If required, I will bring my portable speaker, microphone, reading stand, copies of any poems, readings or vows (styled to match your theme/colour scheme) and a commemorative certificate and a fountain pen.
If requested, and part of your ceremony, I will bring other items such as candles, glass crystal holders and tasteful tapers (for lighting the candles - much nicer than a lighter).
I can also provide sand blending sets and handfasting ribbons and I will ensure that they are beautifully set out, ready for use. Of course, this will all be agreed during our planning discussions.
Before your ceremony I will greet your guests as they assemble for the ceremony and help them feel welcome - if you have ushers I will support them.
Then, it’s time for what it has all been about: your ceremony...
Once your ceremony has finished, I will gather up my belongings and tidy the ceremony space. If you aren’t too busy (you probably will be!) I will come and say “bye”, but I will, most often, simply and quietly leave - my part of your day has ended and you’ve got the rest of your celebrations to enjoy!
I will either leave your keepsake ceremony script, in a safe place, at your venue, or aim to email or post it to you within 14 days of your wedding.
If you have asked for a handbound book, of your ceremony, it will usually be ready approximately 4-6 weeks after your wedding: I will post it to you as soon as it is finished.
I hope that this short overview has helped. I also hope that you can tell that although I am very calm, dependable and organised I am also very open, creative and easy to work alongside. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, I'd love to hear from you...
Hi, I am Lorraine Hull, an award-winning Celebrant, based in Liverpool.
I am most usually asked to conduct ceremonies in North-West England and North Wales but I am happy to travel anywhere within the U.K. or abroad.
At the risk of shouting (and sounding extremely cheesy) "I LOVE MY JOB!".
I really love getting to know the couples and families that ask me to be part of their special celebration, whether that is for a Wedding/Civil Partnership, Renewal/Reaffirmation of Vows, Naming/Welcoming, or Celebration of Life/Funeral
I love hearing, writing and telling love and life stories (and also finding out about hopes and dreams - which are the stories of the future!)
I love to create and conduct unique, meaningful ceremonies that are perfect for each couple, individual, and/or family.
I love helping to create and celebrate happy and poignant moments, which form memories that will last a lifetime (that also includes the memories that I get to keep too - what's not to love?)
I believe that ALL people (and animals) should all be treated kindly, fairly and with respect.
I think for myself and act for others. I advocate anti-racism, the appreciation and celebration of diversity, dignity, justice, equity and equality for ALL through everything that I say and do: Love is Love, Family is Family, Life is Life.
You may like to know that I was trained to the highest level as a Celebrant and have continued my professional development. I hold Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance. I adhere to a strict code of conduct and I am committed to identifying, developing and sharing best practice with my Celebrant colleagues, so that we can all be the best Celebrants that we can possibly be.
To contact me please email: lorraine@liverpoolcelebrant.co.uk or call: 0744 932 3988