Testimonials

What people said about the ceremonies :

Weddings

A ceremony at The Houses Of Parliament

“ It was truly a magical wedding and the most important part, the ceremony, was also the most memorable and touching. I can’t thank you enough for putting so much time, thought and compassion into the planning and crafting of the marriage script and the ceremony itself. We are so thrilled that you were our officiant for our wedding. ”

“ We have received many compliments from our friends and family on the ceremony and the way in which you led it…. Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with. You were patient and understanding and we appreciated your flexibility and enthusiastic suggestions… A few people even said it was the most moving ceremony they’d ever attended. ”

“ Some people said how brilliantly you conducted our wedding. We feel very lucky to have found you and to have had such a wonderful wedding packed full of memories. ”

” Thank you so much for the care and attention you’ve given to writing the script for our ceremony. We enjoyed reading every word. You have really captured what we value most, the important people in our lives and our shared world view. There is a balance between the serious and humorous and we both laughed out loud on more than one occasion. “

“ Our day was so special and it was a beautiful service. In the future, when we have children, we would love you to do our naming ceremony so you will hear from us again.”

” We were getting comments all day about how unique and beautiful the ceremony was, and how enjoyable it was to listen to you. You were the talk of the town! ”

“ Your words meant a lot to us and will forever be with us. ”

“ We have had countless comments of appreciation from our guests about the touching and personal words in your service. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more. ”

” Your ceremony in particular was wonderful and memorable for all. People really continued complimenting our choice and asking where we found you! If you are happy, a few have asked for your details. ”

” Thank you so very much for the fantastic ceremony you did for us on Saturday. We loved every minute of it and that was mainly thanks to you. We had so many people commenting on how amazing you were and we massively appreciate everything you did, the time you gave up and the distance you travelled ! ”

” We had such a wonderful day and everybody said what an amazing service we had. We shall certainly recommend you. ”

” You were the most talked-about part of the day and everybody was so impressed with you and our ceremony. ”

” People are still talking about it being one of the most humorous weddings they have been to. ”

” Thank you so much for being such a kind a generous spirit. ”

” We were getting comments all day, about how unique and beautiful the ceremony was and how enjoyable it was to listen to you. It represented everything we wanted in our wedding ceremony. ”

Namings

Your ability to bring so much laughter in to the room set the perfect tone for us and we loved it. Everybody loved the ceremony and said what a fantastic celebrant you are, Philip, and we couldn’t agree more.

We will treasure our day yesterday and thank you for being part of it.

“ The whole service was so beautifully arranged, with such special meaning. It ran so smoothly and tied together so seamlessly. Everyone who came was moved by the occasion but impressed by how light and yet personalised the ceremony was. We can’t thank you enough for your role in the design, your brilliant ideas and your attention to those special details which made it so special. ”

“ We thought the whole day went very well and your ceremony was so skillfully crafted to be inclusive, welcoming, upbeat and also very moving. ”

“ The service was lovely and very personal to our family due to the time you spent with us and on the script. Everyone had a fantastic day. ”

“ The ceremony was all that we had hoped it would be and much more. Your words resonated with us and we will treasure the memory, especially the WOW factor. ”

“ Thank you so much for such a perfect ceremony – the high point of a perfect day. So many people said they found it very moving and there weren’t many dry eyes in the house. ”

” The script is an incredible reflection of our family life. ”

” You put so much effort into everything and, honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. ”

” We had so many people saying what a special day it was, that they loved your delivery and dry sense of humour. ”

” You made it feel meaningful, with a touch of lightness, warmth and inclusiveness. ”

Funerals

” Everyone who came said it was a lovely service and that it was exactly as Dad would have chosen. ”

” I have been asked by so many family and friends to thank you for the service conducted on Monday. It was a new experience for many who were very pleased to know that you had carried out our wishes exactly and had given us so much help and support. ”

” What a brilliant job you did.  It really meant so much that he was given a good send-off and you did us proud. ”

” Thank you so much for the wonderful service you conducted. It was beautifully scripted and honest. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was that you captured the man that you had never met. So many people have told me, since, that it was the nicest service they’d ever been to and, indeed, were going to have the same. ”

” I wanted to say thank you again for all of your help with the preparations for yesterday’s service and for ensuring it ran so smoothly, and for the lovely words you said. Everyone agreed it was a beautiful service and it felt just right for my dad, so on behalf of the family I wanted to say thank you. “

” Before there is too much water under the bridge I wanted, today, again, to say what a wonderful support you have been to us all as a family over the past, difficult month. It really has made a difference to be working with someone who has such sensitivity to our situation and who succeeded in pulling together such a beautiful pair of ceremonies for our beloved wife and mother. And the comments I have had back from our friends and family, and from colleagues, really show how perfect the celebration was. ”

You have been a great source of comfort to us all. “