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The Wessex Celebrant

The Wessex Celebrant

Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
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    David Sent on 04/10/2026
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    Wedding ceremony

    We wanted a very relaxed authentic wedding ceremony which Richard understood innately. He guided us through the ceremony ensuring we were happy with what was to be said well in advance, giving us time to amend or personalise what was suggested through years of experience. Professional yet very personable.
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    Helen Sent on 07/09/2026
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    Fantastic Celebrant

    We would like to thank Richard for helping to create such a beautiful, unique and personal wedding ceremony and for officiating in such a calm, caring and relaxed way! It made our day so special and has been remarked on by so many of our guests. Richard was so easy to work with and took us from our initial thoughts and indecision to the creation of something that was more meaningful than we had ever imagined and we are truly grateful! Thank you! Phil & Helen x

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Hi Phil and Helen
    Thank you so very much for your kind words and I'm really pleased we were able to create a ceremony together that felt so personal to you as a couple and was loved by your guests too.
    It was a pleasure to get to know you and spend time chatting over the content and Helen, your 'flash mob' style final song as a surprise to Phil was both heartwarming and fun at the same time. What a great idea!
    Thank you again for your kind words and I wish you both continued laughter and happiness for your future together - Richard

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    Matt Sent on 17/08/2026
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    An excellent celebrant

    He worked with us in the lead up to our wedding making the script specific to our story and on the day itself provided a great ceremony and start to our wedding day.

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Hi Matt
    Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm pleased it provided a great start to your day, it was a pleasure to get to know you both and create your ceremony together.
    I wish you both happiness and laughter in your future together - Richard
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    Ben Sent on 08/05/2026
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    The perfect ceremony

    We cannot thank Richard enough for being a part of our special day, and for contributing to make it so special. As soon as we met him we knew he was the celebrant for us. Richard was warm and welcoming throughout and really took the time to get to know us, understand our story and crafted the perfect ceremony for us, that was the perfect blend of heartfelt and funny, and was completely us. I can't understate how nice it was to have a friendly face at the end of the aisle guiding us through the ceremony. We got many compliments on the day and still weeks after the wedding how fantastic the ceremony was and that they'd never seen one like that that was so personal and engaging - Richard did a fantastic job. He was helpful throughout and helped us understand the process to get legally married as well. For anyone considering a celebrant led wedding, I can't recommend it enough, it was the perfect experience for what we wanted. We also received a beautiful copy of the ceremony script, our vows and certificate from the day which is a lovely touch. Thank you again Richard!

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Hi Ben and Kelly
    Thank you so much for these kind words and your recommendation.
    I'm so pleased you and your guests equally enjoyed the 'celebrant led ceremony', it was a pleasure to get to know you and create it together. I wish you both all the very best for your exciting future together. Best Wishes, Richard
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    Dan Sent on 03/05/2026
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    The Perfect ceremony

    Rich was so great in making the perfect ceremony for our wedding. He spent time with us, to get know us as a couple. As well as talk through all the different aspects we could include in the ceremony. Once crafted, we had multiple calls to ensure we were happy with the final result. We had so many compliments on the day about how great and personal the ceremony was.

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Hi Dan, thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both and helping to create a ceremony that truly reflected you as a couple.
    I’m also pleased to hear how much your guests enjoyed it too.
    I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together, and thank you again for letting me be part of such a special occasion. KR Richard
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    Debbie Sent on 01/02/2026
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    Ceremony 17th January

    Can't recommend Richard enough. Such a gentleman. Nothing was too much trouble. He put together our couple's story beautifully and definitely captured us both.
    Richard gave us ideas for our ceremony and performed a ring warming element together with a handfasting.
    He made our day and ceremony very personal.
    We received a beautiful folder with the full ceremony and our pledges typed out as a lovely keepsake.
    We couldn't have wished for anyone better to carry out our ceremony and if we ever need a celebrant again, Richard would be our first and only choice

    Graham and Debs

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Thank you both so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It was an absolute privilege to share in your day and to help tell your story. I’m really pleased the ceremony felt personal and meaningful for you both too. I wish you plenty of happiness together, and thank you again for trusting me with something so special. Take care and kind regards, Richard
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    Alexandra Sent on 23/09/2025
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    A Perfect Day

    Richard was absolutely superb from beginning to end. He put us at ease and delivered exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much for making it such a magical day that we will always remember.

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    Hi Alexandra
    It was a wonderful day and a pleasure to have worked with you to help create your perfect ceremony.
    The Owl ring bearer was a very special moment indeed.
    I wish you both all the very best in your next chapter.
    Thankyou - Richard
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    Ed Harris Sent on 10/09/2025
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    First Class!

    Richard was superb! From initial communication to the big day itself. Responsive, adaptable, knowledgeable and most importantly, a joy to work with.

    Everything was planned, initial face to face meeting then regular catch ups before the day. On the day the ceremony was perfect, delivery was spot on. The amount of guests that complimented Richard was too many to count.

    100% recommend!

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Hi Ed, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of such a special day. I'm so glad everything came together just as you'd hoped, and it means a great deal to hear that both you and your guests were happy with the ceremony. Wishing you all the very best for the future and thank you again for the recommendation!
    Richard
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    Lauren Sent on 10/09/2025
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    Lauren & Michael

    Thank you so much Richard, you made our wedding day! The whole process has been really relaxed and easy ☺️ We would recommend you to anyone!

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Thank you both so much! I'm really glad to hear the process felt relaxed and easy, it was a real joy to be part of your big day and meet all your family and friends, and I’m so grateful for the kind words and recommendation. Take care Richard
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    Timothy Sent on 20/08/2025
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    Wedding vows renewal ceremony 02.08.25

    Richard was a complete joy to work with and the whole ceremony he conducted was amazing and he had such great ideas where all our guests admired all of this and talked about it afterwards!

    It was such touching ceremony, please do not go anywhere else but only Richard!

    Tim & Jerry

    The Wessex Celebrant's reply:

    Thank you Tim and Jerry, likewise, it was a joy to work with you both to create your ceremony together, I'm so pleased your guests enjoyed it too.
    Thank you also for the recommendation it's very much appreciated.
    All the very best for the future - Richard
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