Ceremonies

A bespoke, celebrant-led ceremony gives you complete freedom to shape your day exactly as you envisage it. An experience that you and your guests will remember for all the right reasons.

Together we can create a loving and meaningful occasion - whether welcoming a child, marking a milestone, celebrating a commitment or commemorating a life.

As a trained celebrant, I will listen to you gently. If you need ideas, I can make suggestions perfectly tailored to you and then create and deliver the ceremony that you really want.
The story of you, or your loved one, beautifully interwoven with the elements you choose to include - symbolic rituals, poems, readings - indoors or outdoors - morning, noon or night.

Bristol, the South West and beyond

Weddings, Elopements, Commitment ceremonies, Vow renewals
We will create a magical ceremony that celebrates the heart and soul of your unique relationship.
Go to Couples page
Baby naming, adoption, coming of age, re-naming, gender affirmation
A special and memorable way to welcome a child into the family or to mark a milestone occasion in a person’s life journey.
Go to Namings page
Funerals, Burials, Ash Interments, Ash Scatterings and Memorials
Allow me to help design and deliver a ceremony that captures the heart, soul and very essence of the person you have lost.
Go to Goodbyes page
Grief at the loss of a pet is perfectly normal. A funeral or memorial ceremony brings comfort as you honour their life.
Pet adoption, friendship and wedding ceremonies also available.
Go to Pet ceremonies page
Declare your love for your partner with a festival handfasting. Or celebrate your favourite party pals in a joint pledge of support and friendship.
Go to the Festivals page

Rachel Peatfield, smiling celebrant - reflected in a mirror

Rachel Peatfield, Celebrant - standing by tree with black portfolio folder at outdoor memorial

Side view of a black cockapoo sitting on rug by a bookcase

Rachel's badge from the International College of Professional Celebrants

I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider, which gives me greater awareness of the feelings that you might be experiencing whichever type of ceremony you are planning. I have an array of resources in my wellbeing toolkit if you would like any support with preparing yourself for the ceremony.

With this safety net, I hope you will feel calm in my presence and able to enjoy the occasion to its fullest.

I will be doing handfastings and friendship ceremonies at festivals in future. If you are interested, please fill in the contact form and I will add you to a mailing list and let you know when and where I will be.