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Claire and Dave's Intimate Garden Surprise Wedding Ceremony in Beaconsfield Samantha Kelsie Celebrant

Claire and Dave | Secret Garden Wedding

29/05/201724/07/2019 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

I first Skyped with Claire and Dave back in January this year. I was visiting Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, at the time, and they were at home in Boston, USA. We discussed their plans for[…]

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Natalie and Gethyn’s Wedding Film

16/12/201628/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

I’m so delighted to share with you all this wonderful little video from Natalie and Gethyn’s wedding ceremony back in August 2016, featuring snippets from our gorgeous little wedding ceremony and Natalie and Gethyn’s own[…]

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Gloria and Peter’s Wedding at Hedsor House

17/10/201628/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

Gloria and Peter were married on 13th August 2016 in a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony blessing at Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire. I’m absolutely delighted to share with you their full wedding ceremony story, courtesy of professional[…]

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Life. Death. Whatever at National Trust Sutton House

05/10/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsiePress and Publications

Last night, I attended the official launch party of the Good Funeral Guild, in an evening gathering held amongst a month long exhibition titled Life. Death. Whatever. taking place at National Trust property Sutton House in Hackney throughout October. Life. Death.[…]

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Ethan Michael’s Baby Blessing

21/09/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsieBaby Blessings

What a joy it was to officiate Ethan Michael’s Baby Blessing and Naming Ceremony near Wycombe this weekend. Ethan is such a happy bubbly little baby, although this photo of us taken after the ceremony tells[…]

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How to Legally Register Your Marriage

15/09/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsiePress and Publications

A celebrant ceremony is not a legally binding marriage ceremony, but it is the perfect option for a couple wishing to celebrate their union in a way which is completely personal and unique. However, if[…]

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Sian and Dean’s Alternative Ska Punk Festival Wedding

04/08/201624/11/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

Last weekend I had the pleasure of officiating a very alternative wedding indeed – a festival wedding with a Steampunk / Ska vibe in deepest Suffolk! The wedding had been set up just like a festival,[…]

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Gemma and Tom’s Testimonial

03/08/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

What a lovely email to start the day with…. I’m so, so pleased my couple Gemma & Tom  love the first draft of their wedding ceremony script!  Our meeting together on Sunday was so easy[…]

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Sara and Simon’s Wedding at Luton Hoo

29/07/201628/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

Sara and Simon celebrated their blessing of marriage at Luton Hoo Walled Gardens on Saturday 16th July. Sara and Simon’s wedding was a beautiful combination of three cultures. Simon’s family are from the Carribean, and Sara’s are[…]

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Chloe and David’s Farm Wedding in Winslow

29/07/201628/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

Chloe and David celebrated their wedding ceremony on Saturday 2nd June, on Chloe’s family farm. It was a spectacularly quirky event, with the bride, her father and her two little boys arriving on a tractor.[…]

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Baby Noah’s Naming Ceremony

25/07/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsieBaby Blessings

It was such an honour this weekend to officiate Noah’s Naming Ceremony and family blessing at The Queen’s Temple in Stowe Gardens, part of the glorious Stowe House. Noah’s family and friends gathered for a[…]

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Andy and Nikki’s Garden Wedding at Home

19/06/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

Congratulations to beautiful couple Andy and Nikki who were married this weekend! We were lucky enough to keep the wet weather at bay on Saturday afternoon, long enough to enjoy a glorious outdoor wedding ceremony[…]

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Best Man Boot Camp by Wedding Speech Guru

09/06/201627/07/2017 Samantha KelsieTips and Advice

A nationwide survey* commissioned by Wedding Speech Guru, reveals that Britain could be heading towards a shortage of best men. Almost half of the UK male population – 43% – would consider turning down the[…]

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Mahsa and Mamad’s Wedding at Syon Park

07/06/201628/07/2017 Samantha KelsieReal Weddings

Last weekend I had the absolute honour of officiating the marriage of Mahsa and Mamad at South West London’s gorgeous venue Syon House and Park. Mahsa and Mamad originate from Iran, and already officiated their marriage[…]

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To see all of their magic…

23/05/201623/05/2016 Samantha KelsieUncategorized

Last week, I led a funeral service for an elderly woman who was very much loved, but who sadly had suffered from dementia for the last chapter of her life. Incidentally, and by coincidence, last[…]

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All images used on UKCelebrant.co.uk are genuine images of Samantha Kelsie officiating real wedding ceremonies. Permission for use has been granted by the clients and their photographers:

Mel & Will | Kirsty MacKenzie Photography
Fiona & Chris | Simon Biffen Photography
Lucy & Jack | Elena Popa Photography
Mary & Jen | Dalibora Bijelic Photography
Roo & Ben | The Wild Bride
Stephanie & Ronan | Sarah Wenban Photography
Fran & Alex | Barker Evans
Nathalie & Anthony | Mindy Coe Photography
Kate & Mark | Tom Halliday Photography
Lara & Ben | Bears Collective
Rosie & Ross | CJRodgers Photography
Laura & Nicky | Dalibora Bijelic Photography
Rebecca & Jon | Gary Phillip Photo
Kristine & Liam | Jessica Raphael Photography
Lisa & Romane | Natalie J Watts Photography
Mike & Kate | Jason Yeoman Photography
Jess & George | Phillipa James Photography
Lucy & Jack Wedding Film | Baxter & Ted

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