Civil Weddings

Civil Weddings Independent Celebrant Services providing ceremonies for all occasions designed uniquely for you Please visit our website for further information.

Civil Weddings like to meet couples for an initial free consultation, preferably via video phone (e.g., Google Duo, Facebook Messenger, Zoom or WhatsApp) with ‘no obligation to continue’, allowing couples to decide whether Civil Weddings are the ‘someone’ they wish to design and perform their ceremony. If you like what you see, please give us a thumbs up on our page.

Independent Celebrant Services -a professional service at an affordable price. ...
13/05/2026

Independent Celebrant Services -
a professional service at an affordable price.

Civil Weddings is an Independent Celebrant Service based near Maldon, Essex.If you're looking for a personally designed ...
03/05/2026

Civil Weddings is an Independent Celebrant Service based near Maldon, Essex.

If you're looking for a personally designed ceremony, or a simple, no-fuss kind of ceremony performed by a skilled professional at an affordable price, come and see us.

Creeksea Place Manor House

THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE — If you care about choice, fairness, and modernising marriage law, this matters.Most people don’t ...
17/03/2026

THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE —

If you care about choice, fairness, and modernising marriage law, this matters.

Most people don’t realise that in England and Wales, the law still restricts who can legally marry you and where that legal ceremony can take place. Even if you choose a celebrant, the legal marriage must still be carried out by registrars — often meaning two ceremonies.

The Law Commission has recommended major reforms, and the Government has signalled its intention to move forward. A national conversation is now beginning about what these changes should look like.

Civil Weddings is a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). The AOIC champions independent celebrants and wants every couple to have the wedding they deserve — but without public data, we risk assumptions rather than evidence. That’s why gathering real insight from couples, celebrants, registrars, and the wider public is so important as reform progresses.

To support this, I’ve created a short, anonymous survey. It takes just a couple of minutes, and your views will help build a clearer picture of what people value in a modern marriage system.

Take part here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4zVfzkmUGHTPBoURaKAzXEM7uJlNhIqwuWxxwSinRkZfMXA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQrNVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1bmhjMUFVdXh3MWJhUERWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgcAgJq7uL9iBwnPBgQ0DkrXaPPA8G9B9dcUCtpOsCKjLtONWaEUcxTXfnQf_aem_JYAq3BwMi3stPFMuxVm_Hg

Learn more about the wider reform work:
https://independentcelebrants.com/templates/landing-page/wedding-law-reform/

If you’re willing, please share this post with friends, family, clients, and colleagues. We only have one chance to gather meaningful public insight — your help ensures every voice is heard.

Thank you for being part of this important conversation.
Chris

Civil Weddings / Independent Celebrant
Member of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC)

Celebration Ceremony at the Channels Estate, Little Waltham, Essex
09/03/2026

Celebration Ceremony at the Channels Estate, Little Waltham, Essex

Congratulations to Charlotte and Mark on their wedding at The Channels Estate on Sunday, 5 October 2025.Thank you for th...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to Charlotte and Mark on their wedding at The Channels Estate on Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Thank you for the lovely review — it meant so much to know that Chris’s support and collaboration helped make your ceremony feel truly personal.

It was a privilege to have been part of such a joyful day, and on behalf of all of us at Civil Weddings, we wish you a future filled with love and happiness.

Images by Kris Lissimore Photography https://www.instagram.com/lissimoretog?igsh=NjU0cGc2NzlzYjIw

Planning a non religious wedding in England or Wales?One of the first decisions you’ll make is whether a registrar or a ...
25/01/2026

Planning a non religious wedding in England or Wales?

One of the first decisions you’ll make is whether a registrar or a celebrant leads your ceremony.
Registrars provide the legal formality, but their ceremonies follow a set script.
Celebrants offer something different:

• Personalisation
• Flexibility
• A ceremony shaped around your story

That’s why many couples choose to complete the short legal process at a register office, then enjoy a meaningful, bespoke ceremony with a celebrant on their wedding day.
Your ceremony should feel like you — not just a legal requirement.
Read the full guide here: https://civilweddings.co.uk/celebrant-vs-registrar-your-ceremony-your-way/


Absolutely thrilled to have won the Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 — again! 🏆✨Thank you to every couple who shared a review...
22/01/2026

Absolutely thrilled to have won the Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 — again! 🏆✨

Thank you to every couple who shared a review this year — your trust, your words, and the joy you bring to each ceremony mean the world.

Feeling deeply honoured and very grateful today.

High House Weddings Baddow Park House East Mersea Hall Wedding and Events Venue Creeksea Place Manor House The Warren Estate Vaulty Manor

Wonderful news — Civil Weddings is officially a finalist for the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026!This pho...
19/01/2026

Wonderful news — Civil Weddings is officially a finalist for the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026!

This photo captures what I love and treasure most — couples and guests relaxed, joyful and smiling.

Huge thanks to all the couples who shared their experiences and reviews. Your support means so much.




A lovely way to begin the year — Civil Weddings has been shortlisted once again for the Guides for Brides Customer Servi...
06/01/2026

A lovely way to begin the year — Civil Weddings has been shortlisted once again for the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026. I’m genuinely delighted to be recognised for the work I love.

A big thank you to everyone who gave me a review, which helped make it possible for me to be shortlisted.

Independent Celebrant ServicesCivil Weddings offers personalised, non religious ceremonies across Essex & Suffolk — wedd...
06/12/2025

Independent Celebrant Services
Civil Weddings offers personalised, non religious ceremonies across Essex & Suffolk — weddings & partnerships, commitment, naming and renewal of vow ceremonies. Led by an experienced celebrant near Maldon, we create heartfelt ceremonies in gardens, venues (both licensed or non licensed), and for couples celebrating after a destination wedding at a venue of their choice.

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Maldon
CM95ET

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+447449555501

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