Maxine Ward - Celebrant

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Hi, I'm Maxine 👋
Creative
Professional
Warm
Every Story of Love is a Story I Love to Tell.I am a creator at heart and love the process of designing a ceremony or service that is highly personalised and unique to you.
I am a creator at heart and love the process of designing a ceremony or service that is highly personalised and unique to you. Words are everything, so I take great care in capturing the perfect tone and sentiment for your ceremony. I was a 2022 finalist in The Guides for Brides wedding awards and I enjoy my role so much that I train celebrants for The International College of Professional Celebrants.
Maxine Ward - Celebrant Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£795
Maxine Ward - Celebrant Details

Products and Services

Celebrant / Officiant
Speech Writer
Last-Minute Orders
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Maxine Ward - Celebrant Full Description
I have always loved a traditional wedding ceremony and think that you can have this without being constricted with the surroundings, order and words that are dictated by it. I specialise in taking the foundations of your traditions, those parts of it that you want to embrace, and explore how you can make it your own. There are no rules. Traditional words, hymns and prayers can be combined with ritual. You can choose to throw the rule book out of the window, have a small nod to your traditions or go fully traditional. Who says you can’t have a Japanese tea ceremony after a making traditional vows, a hand tying ceremony followed by a traditional reading or the bride and groom wearing something different whilst using the same words that were spoken at their parents ceremony? In one of my most memorable weddings the bride and groom were wed in their hunting jackets, made very traditional vows, before leaping on to their horses. Another was where the bride was driven up the aisle the back of a 2CV and the groom arrived in a Porsche. With a celebrant led ceremony you can have your wedding your way.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Maxine Ward
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and its important that we connect and I am the right celebrant for you. I offer a free consultation so that we can get to know one another and have some fun talking about what would make your ceremony unique to you as a couple and create lasting memories for you and your wedding guests. You can book an appointment straight into my diary at a time that suits you. I love a good love story and I can't wait to hear yours.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Reviews
(17)
Virginia & Aaron
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
It's lovely how personalised your ceremony writing is
We also wanted to say a huge thank you for being such a wonderful celebrant. You exuded warmth from our first meeting, and it really came across in the ceremony. We appreciated your co-ordinating meetings that fitted our global time difference, and for the 'walk through' that we did in person a couple of days before the day itself. You very much calmed all nerves in that meeting! Your ideas and advice on how to make the ceremony meaningful and incorporate our various heritages were super helpful. The extra support on sourcing such beautiful handfasting cords for us was very much appreciated. It's lovely how personalised your ceremony writing is - the way you built a story about our relationship made us realize how by chance we came to be together and how amazing and romantic that actually is - something a lot of couples take for granted I think.
Lauren and Matt
Happy couple married in May
September 2023
She made our ceremony unforgettable and truly magical.
We used Maxine as our celebrant on the 6th May 2023. We wanted a non religious ceremony that was centered about us as a couple and Maxine delivered. We didn't know where to start and Maxine was great in giving us options and guiding us through the process. We ended up with a handfasting ceremony and it was wonderful. Everyone commented how they didn't know that is where the saying 'tied the knot' came from. Maxine communicated our love story in such a humorous yet beautiful way that everyone was laughing one minute and tearing up the next. She made our ceremony unforgettable and truly magical.
Nina and Luke
Happy couple married in July
September 2023
Maxine helped make this important day a brilliant experience
My wife and I had the pleasure of having Maxine marry us in July 2023 and we would like to express our thanks for her expertly crafted ceremony which made this day incredibly special for us both. We cannot recommend Maxine any more highly. Maxine took care and time to get to know us as a couple and helped make this important day a brilliant experience for us to treasure
Lyndsay and Richard
Happy couple married in June
September 2023
We knew that she would be a great fit for our relaxed wedding
On first meeting Maxine in person, we knew that she would be a great fit for our relaxed wedding in a beautiful country barn. Maxine was accomodating in arranging in-person meetings around our work schedule, patiently kept us on track when we let deadlines slip in the stress of wider wedding planning, and provided reassurance in the run-up to the wedding itself. We really appreciated all of Maxine's ideas and her response to our feedback, ensuring that the wedding ceremony was personalised around us. Maxine's warmth meant that she not only put our guests at ease as they were seated (on the hottest day of the year!), but also in putting a nervous bride and groom at ease. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and memorable outdoor wedding ceremony.
Grant
Happy couple married in December
July 2023
SHORT NOTICE WEDDING
Really great service. We booked Maxine very close to our ceremony date, and she managed to get everything up together in 4 weeks! Our guests loved the stories and the manner of the ceremony, as it was fully custom. We felt part of the process from start to finish, perfect.
Lizzy and Andy
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
LOVELY WEDDING CELEBRANT
Maxine was a great listener, took our wishes on board and helped us to create a very memorable and special wedding ceremony. She is a lovely person and put us and our guests at ease by creating a relaxing and happy atmosphere.
Lisa and Rob
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
FINDING MAXINE WAS THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED FOR OUR DAY
Maxine conducted our Wedding Ceremony in May 2022, and finding her was the best thing that could have happened for our day. Maxine was brilliant at taking our ramblings and forming a beautiful story of us while helping us choose different aspects of the ceremony which reflected our relationship and family. As a result our day was incredibly personal and we will have those memories forever.
Nicolette and Alex
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
WE ARE SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE FOUND HER!
Maxine was a pleasure to work with. She made the process for my husband and I so easeful. She is very knowledgeable on the subject and even trains aspiring celebrants herself. Although my husband and I live across the world, she worked with our time schedule and collaborated with us to create a bespoke wedding ceremony like no other. Maxine is warm, humble, and an all around beautiful soul. We are so fortunate to have found her!
Alison and Alistair
Happy couple married in September
July 2023
A FANTASTIC CELEBRANT AND WONDERFUL PERSON
Maxine made our wedding so special, individual and where appropriate funny. Alison and I thoroughly recommend her to you. A fantastic celebrant and wonderful person
Misra and Sven
Happy couple married in August
July 2023
MAXINE MADE THE DAY REALLY SPECIAL
Maxine was our celebrant during our wedding and she was extremely likeable, professional and made the day so special. She spent time to get to know us individually and as a couple and created a special speech.
Maxine Ward - Celebrant Location & Contact Details

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Bromham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

In one of my most memorable weddings the bride and groom were wed in their hunting jackets, made very traditional vows, before leaping on to their horses. Another was where the bride was driven up the aisle the back of a 2CV and the groom arrived in a Porsche.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Romantic Warm Creative Stylish

What about your business are you most proud of?

During my training to be a celebrant, following some great feedback, I became completely overwhelmed. I realised that this was exactly what I was meant to do and I have never looked back. Before I lost my dad, he and I talked often about all sorts of things including the fact that I had not really realised my vocation or purpose. When he passed, I organised his funeral and read at it, still not thinking much about it. Following his death I was made redundant from my corporate role and started Life Coaching, which i still do now. I used my coaching techniques and took some time to think about what mattered to me. That is to understand people, help them on their own terms and to celebrate their brilliance and uniqueness. Love is amazing, brilliant and unique. Be it in remembrance of a life passed, a celebration of meeting the love of your life or welcoming a new person into the world being celebrant is my vocation and my dad helped me to realise that.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Take your time and work together. Think about what is special to both of you, what kind of ceremony really reflects your uniqueness. Your wedding , Your way.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

A couple who were both marrying for the second time and opted for a handfasting ceremony. The hand tying cords were made by their children who also laid them on the hands of the couple and made a wish for them

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Your first consultation – You come to me with lots of ideas and we start to imagine your dream ceremony. We will begin to get creative as well as discussing all of the practical aspects like dates, times, T&Cs and fees. Let’s get started – Now we begin to create your ceremony. I will send out a questionnaire to help get you thinking and talking to each other, and your family and friends about what would make a perfect day. The creative process – How exciting! You will now have thought about how we will create your unique ceremony. We will meet and go through your questionnaire and I will write your dream ceremony and the plan. The plan – It’s important to know who is doing what and when, the dates on which everything has to happen. I will create a plan for everyone so you don’t have to worry about it. We work with your wedding planner, photographer and venue host to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Delivering the ceremony – Once I have written the ceremony you will get a first draft for your approval and we will then work together to make every element perfect. On the Day – I will be at your venue well ahead of time, to meet your planner and/or host. I will ‘check in’ with you and anyone else who has a part in your ceremony. I will be there to welcome your guests and then we are ready for that exciting moment when the magic begins.

How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?

I’m a Curious Listener My background as a life coach enables me to put people at ease and get the best from them. I am supportive, compassionate, enjoy writing and making every ceremony beautiful and bespoke. I like to get to the very heart of your love story so that you can tell it to the world and remember it forever. I’m a Wordsmith I love the process of creating a ceremony or service that is highly personalised and take great care in choosing the right words, creating the right tone and atmosphere. I am Well Organised I have years of experience working organising large events at many locations across the country. I have strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail. I have to know the when, where, how, who and why. The practical management of your ceremony is key.

What do you love most about your job?

Always make time to listen to one another, work together to create your ceremony, be unique and have what you want not what others want for you and finally make sure that you have everything planned so that you can relax and enjoy your day.

What is your favourite moment at a wedding?

Definitely the vows. This is such a wonderful time and you can be as creative as you like. These are the words that should be carried with you throughout your life together.
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Discount5%
Bridebook Special Offer5% Discount on ceremonies booked before the end of February 2024