Ceremony By Design

Heart-led Ceremonies

DESIGNED FOR YOU

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Jacqui Harding celebrant

Hi, I'm Jacqui!

I'm an independent, fully qualified celebrant dedicated to creating a ceremony that's just right for you. Based in Stroud, I conduct weddings, funerals and other ceremonies in Gloucestershire and beyond.

Every person is unique - so I believe the occasions marking the most important milestones in our lives should be no different! Whatever your occasion, as a heart-led celebrant each ceremony I create is written from scratch. No templates, no 'fill in the gaps' scripts; just a focus on YOU - your values and your story.

I'm also a textiles maker obsessed with colour and texture, and love to make handfasting cords! As a naturally creative soul I love crafting in many forms, and for me celebrancy is a wonderful form of creative expression - and an amazing opportunity to help people celebrate and commemorate days that are touchstones in their lives.


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Ceremonies I Offer

…uniquely tailored to you




As a celebrant I'm here to offer a beautifully customised ceremony whatever the occasion. Whether it's a wedding, funeral, naming, commitment, civil partnership... or anything else, get in touch to discuss your ideas and I'll design a ceremony entirely for you.

Working with me

Whatever occasion we're planning, I'll work closely with you every step of the way.

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First Chat

Get in touch to tell me about the ceremony you're planning and we'll have a free, no-obligation chat through your wishes and requirements.

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Planning

We'll meet in person so I can get to know you and your story, hear all your ideas and provide inspiration wherever you need it.

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Designing

After our meeting I'll get straight to work on your bespoke ceremony script and send this to you for checking well in advance of the day.

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Your Ceremony

I'll arrive thoroughly prepared on the day itself and will deliver your ceremony with confidence, warmth and meaning.

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What people say…

I have never been to  a Blessingway ceremony before & I can honestly say I loved it

Jacqui's  lovely energy shone through & with her intuitive guidance the whole ceremony was so beautiful . I would highly...
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2020-06-10T15:45:46+01:00
Jacqui's  lovely energy shone through & with her intuitive guidance the whole ceremony was so beautiful . I would highly recommend Jacqui & like to say again thank you for such a wonderful experience . Casey G, online Mother Blessing participant

Perfect celebrant

Jacqui is the perfect celebrant - friendly, welcoming and warm hearted. She holds space with a comforting kindness, whilst leading...
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2020-06-10T15:46:47+01:00
Jacqui is the perfect celebrant - friendly, welcoming and warm hearted. She holds space with a comforting kindness, whilst leading a ceremony with compassion and joy. Thank you Jacqui! Jeni H, Cheltenham 1

Makes you feel 100% supported

Within just a few minutes of the ceremony starting, I felt completely at ease and in awe of Jacqui's ability...
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2020-07-10T14:57:34+01:00
Within just a few minutes of the ceremony starting, I felt completely at ease and in awe of Jacqui's ability to bring everyone together and enable us to feel so comfortable among people we had never met. Elle A, Stroud
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