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Civil Celebrant
Hello! I am Jess May
The Affirming Celebrant
Offering Ceremonies for couples who know what the DON'T want
working with Boho Brides since I trained in 2013
Independent & Experienced I specialise in Free-spirited, informal, joyous ceremonies. Clients always comment upon my how much they love my 'energy'. I would say that your ceremony with me will have vitality and personality.
I am often to be found outdoors in woodlands, fields, under tipis and canopies of trees, in backgardens and at weddings with a 'Festival Vibe'. I attract people who are 'spiritual but not religious', 'outdoorsy' creative types as well as those, attracted to Local wedding venues in Brighton
This year will see ceremonies involving memory candles, fields in Aberystwyth, alpacas, smoke flares, singing bowls, labyrinths, ethical butterfly releases, sage burning and lots of woodlands, pets and gorgeous people.
I am considered a Queer-Affirming Celebrant by many of this year's couples which is a great honour. I aim to be affirming to all. I often work with shy brides and people who are living with social anxiety. I also find that people book me when they are not really 'centre-stage' or 'limelight' people. They want light and fun but meaningful and not 'gimmicky' or silly.
Often my couples are quite understated and considerate people. They often tell me their main criteria is that their guests don't get bored!
This year there is even Pacobel's Canon played by a Steel Band in the middle of Wales! Those people are never going to be bored!
People find me from all over the county to celebrate with them and I feel such gratitude when I find my 'tribe'. I so hope you are one of them
Can't wait to me you!
Jess xxxx
Contact Details
Jess May's Special Days
Environmentally Sustainable Work Practises
Live Local Love Local preferential rates for local venues and local couples (protecting the environment and supporting local economy) Public Transport for travelling further afield Do not own a car Collaboration with Local and National Artists and Designer Makers Try to ensure ethical printing practices for marketing and print as little as possible Environmentally Conscious lifestyle, including Plant Based Diet
Over Deliver
I offer a 'Super Special Package' for couples who want a little extra For these clients I include hand painted certificates, illustrated to bespoke request by Local Illustrator Sophie Pedroza Super Special Package couples also receive a surprise box of Ethical Gifts I have links to ethical suppliers including naturally dyed ribbons for hand-fastings and seeded paper vow booklets I collaborate with Designer Makers wherever possible to meet the needs of a ceremony I come with my own singing bowl! I write bespoke ring exchanges where needed
Advocate Representation
Queer Affirming Experienced with people living with social anxiety Highly Qualified Communication Support Worker with Deaf People BSL trained to Level 3 Widely experienced at collaborating with Differently Abled people Broad experience of Mental Health issues Creative Enabling with a Neurodiverse Theatre Company
Highly Regarded
Double Award Winning TWIA Most Unique Wedding Ceremony 2021 TWIA Best National Celebrant (Namings) 2021 Member of The Celebrant Directory Accredited by The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants 35 five star reviews on Google Business
Engage, Inspire & share your expertise with our free-spirited wedding planning couples.