I Do Declare
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About this supplier
On Hitched.co.uk since 2026
Last update: September 2026
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.
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2026 Halloween Circle is SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER
Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining. My name is Clare and I am a facilitator of ceremony, ritual and celebration. If you have any questions about this event please feel free to email me on idodeclareuk@gmail.com. To learn more about me please visit www.idodeclare.co.uk
Autumn is my favourite season, a time when nature begins to slow down and the vibrant busyness of summer gently gives way to stillness. The air grows crisp, the days shorten, and the trees let go of their leaves in a quiet, graceful surrender. Amidst this seasonal shift comes Halloween — a festival that acknowledges the enigma of life and death.
Far from just costumes and sweets, Halloween holds space for a deeper reflection. It invites us to pause and consider what lies beyond the visible, to confront the realities of decay, decline, and the impermanence that threads through all living things. As the natural world begins its cycle of dying back, we are reminded that death is not an end, but a necessary part of life’s rhythm — something ancient cultures honoured and we, too, can respect.
In this liminal moment between light and darkness, the seen and unseen, Halloween offers both a celebration and a contemplation — a time to play with shadows, remember those who came before us, and embrace the mysteries we often try to ignore.
Please try to arrive on time and expect to stay for the full duration. We will be sitting on cushions on the floor for most of the session so please wear comfortable clothing . If this will not work for you please don't worry! Let me know in the 'mobility' section of this form and we will find a way to keep you comfortable.
Meet the team
- FPC Cert. Marriage & Family Celebrancy
- BSc(Hons) English & Cultural Studies
- MA Social Anthropology
- CELTA (Cambridge Cert in Teaching English
I have travelled extensively and made my first solo voyage to South America when I was just 19. From a young age I was fascinated by other cultures and studied and connected with many religions including Buddhism, Wicca, Christianity, Hinduism, Sufism and Rastafarianism.
In my early creativity I was drawn to poetry, spoken word and singing with my two sisters. I am a huge advocate of women’s rights and women’s issues and my early career took me to working with women in the criminal justice system and those with addictions. I am also a qualified English language teacher and have taught students from all around the world and from many different backgrounds.
I first began to facilitate ceremonies when I came to know about New Moon circles in 2004. I was delighted to discover these gatherings, which celebrate and tap into the mysterious rhythms of nature. I immersed myself in all that old knowledge and I still follow the practice of holding and attending moon circles today.
In a world which is fast paced, throw-away and congested, I am able to bring a grounded, powerful energy to your event which is just the right measure of gravitas and joy. I emit a blend of anonymity and presence to allow for the true stars of the show to shine through.
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Badger Patrol Leader at Camp Wildfire
I assist I Do Declare with all things IT and digital, Lawd knows she needs it!
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I am the part time assistant and administrator for Clare. General soundboard and champion of her vision for I Do Declare. Mostly I'm an artist.
“But what is your art?”, they ask. “What kind?” I never understood the question, and still don’t know the answer. Always feeling like I came unprepared for an exam I didn’t know I have to take. Would my labels and descriptions of motifs and intentions really make you feel something? How about simply looking… or rather, SEEING and asking yourself “what does this bring up in me?” Let’s practice seeing together, outward & in, and always and forever, “with eyes unclouded by hate” (from Princess Mononoke<3). And later we can talk over coffee about the state of the world today, ancient gods trapped in 21st century women’s bodies, heartbreak and mice.
All this is pure meditation. An extension of my soul. A way of being with myself without having to try too hard. A language for feelings and experiences that words fail to grasp. An answer to questions I’m too scared to ask. A safe space away from chaos that feels like a blanket AND pillow fort combined. And it’s deeply personal, and very chalant and it helps me process the world around me and that’s how I look like on the inside.
In my art I make sense.
In my art I belong.
In my art I am free.