Sam White Celebrant
I am a celebrant based in the City of Bristol covering Bristol, Bath, Somerset, South Wales, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. In fact, I’ll travel anywhere a gorgeously unique ceremony is needed!
It's nice to meet you
I create unforgettable ceremonies which tell stories of love, life and legacy. There will undoubtedly be laughter even during the sad times. But, most importantly, the ceremony will feel unequivocally you or the perfect reflection of your loved one.
As a celebrant, I officiate weddings, vow renewals, funerals, living funerals, memorials, scatterings, namings, renamings and I’ll even create a ceremony to open your new business.
Everyone is welcome and as an LGBTQIA+ ally, you can feel reassured that you will be given a safe space in which you can plan and experience your ceremony. I always go the extra mile to ensure that the ceremonial space is accessible to all. I want every part of you to feel celebrated - your values, your heritage and your spirituality.
If you require more than a ceremony or don't need one at all, I can MC or host your celebration - evening dos, birthday parties and corporate events.
Your ceremony
Your ceremony will be full of love and beautiful words with writing that is honest, sincere and funny. Most importantly, it channels you. My delivery is warm and down-to-earth. You are in a safe pair of hands.
When you work with me, you’ll be guided through each step of the creative process. It is my job to ask the right questions and to present you with suggestions and ideas which celebrate who you are - your life, your personality and your passions. You will feel empowered.
As the ceremony takes shape and forms the centrepiece of your celebration, you will feel heard. I’ll weave your story into an unforgettable ceremony.
You will feel affirmed - your emotions are not only safely held but welcomed. You are free to celebrate and grieve with me. You can fully express who you are and what you feel without fear or judgment.
“Thank you so much for the ceremony. It really was just perfect! We both agree that it started the day off in the best possible way.”
A ceremony unlike any other
Whether it’s your love story at a wedding or vow renewal ceremony.
Honouring your life or the life of a loved one.
Affirming your chosen name as you celebrate your journey into becoming.
Or welcoming a baby or child into the family.
The ceremony will be as special and individual as you are. It is the heart of any milestone celebration and it should be as unique as the story it tells. Ceremonies will involve your important people whether they are supporting presence or actively partaking. You'll be guided towards what works best for you.
On the day, you’ll feel supported, cared for and celebrated. I’ll liaise with your venue and any other professionals involved making your day run smoothly.
You matter most
Want to add elements of your heritage? So far, I have spoken Welsh, French, German, Setswana, Swahili in the ceremonies I have delivered and am currently learning some Dutch expressions for a wedding later in the year. I’m well-versed in handfasting and other symbolic rituals.
I absolutely love finding out about traditions from all over the globe and I am committed to getting this right for you.
I am not affiliated with any religious beliefs but welcome your beliefs and, if you want to, we’ll find a way to incorporate them into your ceremony.
I am, however, experienced, professionally trained, hold two diplomas in celebrancy, an enhanced DBS, am fully insured and registered with the ICO. I think it’s safe to say that you will be in good hands!
"We wanted a ceremony with personality, to be funny and to highlight our personalities as a couple. Sam was able to deliver that in such a warm and generous way!"
All about you
- You want to be guided by an experienced celebrant through the creation of your ceremony right up until and during the day it is delivered.
- You want a celebrant with a sense of humour who can speak to a room full of people in an engaging way.
- You want someone who is organised with great attention to detail and who can draw out all of the things you didn’t realise were important and needed to be expressed.
- You want to feel affirmed, empowered, celebrated and to work with someone who understands you.
- You've sat through ceremonies previously and you didn’t recognise the person or people at the centre of the words spoken. You don’t want this for your loved one or yourself - you want a unique and personalised ceremony.
- And lastly, you want someone who can write a beautiful ceremony which will have everybody hanging on every word. Weddings, vow renewals, funerals, celebrations of life, namings and renamings are not regular occurrences so a standard run-of-the-mill ceremony will not do.
Get in touch and we'll chat about your vision. If you want to know more about my story, please head over to this page.
Want to know more?
I offer a wide range of ceremonies including weddings, vow renewals, namings, re-namings, funeral and other celebration of life ceremonies and pet funerals. I can even create a ceremony to open your business.