On a quest, you set out to find something that’s very valuable, and you discover important things about yourself along the way. I’ve discovered the things that I love about being a celebrant and the benefits it brings to me and to the people I work with. And it’s been very exciting.
Here are just a few of the things I love about being a creative celebrant.
I can create moments of wonder
As a celebrant, I’m privileged to witness the most amazing moments in people’s lives. And my ceremonies are designed to help people experience the wonder of those moments. You can see light dawn on their faces as they realise what this ceremony actually means.
They are committing to this person for the rest of their lives. They have brought a new person into the world, a person with a brilliant future ahead of them. They are vowing to deepen their commitment to each other. That’s what all the fuss is all about.
My words can make a difference
I love words and I love telling stories. Words are what inspire me to be creative as a celebrant. Being a celebrant gives me the chance to tell brilliant stories, stories of love, faith, hope and courage. I love writing words that make each ceremony unique and that help people to express their true feelings for each other.
And I love saying those words on the day of the ceremony. With my words, I can bring joy and comfort to people at the most important times in their lives. It’s amazing to know that my words can have a real impact on people’s lives.
You can find out more about why I call myself a creative celebrant here.
Here I am wearing my pink celebrant suit (pink blazer and trousers.) I’m holding a folder in my hands and in the background, you can see trees and yellow flowers.
(Photo Credit: Dermot Byrne Photography)
It broadens my outlook as a person
As a celebrant, I’m working with people from a wide range of backgrounds, who have different values from me. People who choose a celebrant for their marriage often embrace alternative lifestyles.
They have different ideas about what makes up a family, and they make ethical life choices, like the choice to be vegan or completely green. I’m very curious about the different ways that people live their lives. And I value the opportunity to see the world from a different point of view.
I get to have adventures
A good quest always has an element of adventure to it, and celebrancy is full of adventures. They’re adventures of the mind, the heart and the spirit, which are my favourite kind. I work from home, so I’m delighted that my celebrancy work gets me out beyond the four walls.
I meet extraordinary people and get a glimpse into their world. And I have the chance to travel beautiful, scenic places. I always leaving a ceremony exhilarated by the richness of the experience.
I’m hoping to keep adventuring and carrying on with my celebrant quest. If you’d like to be part of that quest, drop me a line on info@celebrantderv.ie.