Clare Smith of I Do Declare is a grounded, professional celebrant with a positive, aimable nature. She has a clear strength in crafting ceremonies that are genuinely unique to each couple or family. Her approach can be deeply collaborative, offering multiple planning meetings, rehearsals, and unlimited script edits to ensure every detail reflects her clients’ personalities and values.

One of Clare’s key skills is her creativity in ceremony design. She draws on a wide range of cultural traditions and symbolic rituals, while remaining flexible and open to unconventional or “outside-the-box” ideas—making her particularly well-suited to modern, non-traditional ceremonies.

She also demonstrates strong professionalism and preparation. Her process shows careful attention to tone, structure, and delivery, allowing clients to feel confident that the ceremony will run smoothly and authentically on the day.

Clare has multiple 5 star reviews, available to see on her website and Google profile. She combines creativity, organisation, and a client-focused approach, making her a compelling choice for anyone looking for a bespoke, meaningful ceremony rather than a standard, scripted service.