The Somerset Celebrant

The Somerset Celebrant Hi, I’m Carol Smith. I’m an independent celebrant. I specialise in funeral, wedding, civil partnership, renewal of vows and naming services.

I create special,memorable and meaningful ceremonies.

Michelle and Stuart chose to have their hands bound by a unity cord of three plaited ribbons, and a ‘Blessing of the Han...
12/02/2025

Michelle and Stuart chose to have their hands bound by a unity cord of three plaited ribbons, and a ‘Blessing of the Hands’ for the handfasting element they included in their wedding ceremony
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Blessing of the Hands

These are the hands of your best friend, supportive and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future together.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you and comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you when you have nightmares or when fear or grief fills your mind.

These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes every time;

These are the hands that will affectionately hold your children and protect your family as one.

These are the hands that will give you strength and encouragement whenever you need it.

And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled, will still be reaching for yours as they are in this very moment.
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Very beautiful and meaningful words, don’t you agree
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Yesterday was World Cancer Day, a very important day in my calendar. In 2013, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and ...
05/02/2025

Yesterday was World Cancer Day, a very important day in my calendar. In 2013, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and after numerous operations, and a year of treatment I was pronounced cancer free
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I like to spend the day being mindful and grateful and surrounded by nature, usually somewhere on the Somerset Levels
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Brian and I went to explore the village of Westonzoyland, to find out about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor - something we had never done, but is on our doorstep
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The exhibition in the Church is fantastic and then we walked to find the monument that commemorates the 1685 battle - thank Heaven for Google Maps !
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I recently met up with a wonderful old friend and we swooped pictures and news of our grandchildren- she asked me if I remembered saying to her, when I got my diagnosis, that all I wanted was to be able to live to see my grandchildren … well I have five !!
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When my mother died in 2020 , my daughter-in-law gave me a beautiful hellebore, with Mum’s memory card tied to it, for t...
05/02/2025

When my mother died in 2020 , my daughter-in-law gave me a beautiful hellebore, with Mum’s memory card tied to it, for the garden
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This year, it started flowering on Christmas Day, and, as we go into the first weeks of February, it’s still looking very pretty
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These are my kettlebells, a Christmas present from my son. I’m hoping if I keep up my workouts, I’ll be able to get my ...
04/02/2025

These are my kettlebells, a Christmas present from my son. I’m hoping if I keep up my workouts, I’ll be able to get my arms out when I lead my ceremonies in the summer
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So far I can only swing the tiny one and for only ten minutes !!
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I captured this pic just before C & F’s intimate handfasting ceremony in Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills in June💗💚💚🤍U...
03/02/2025

I captured this pic just before C & F’s intimate handfasting ceremony in Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills in June
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Under a canopy in a clearing in a forest or wood is a beautiful and magical place to hold a handfasting ceremony. It’s nature at her best, and so no need to decorate or embellish what she has given us
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The colours of the handfasting and reading parchment ribbons matched the wedding colours; the bridesmaid’ dresses, the groomsmen’s ties, the bouquets and buttonholes and were chosen to blend seamlessly into the ceremony space.
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Using colour symbolism in their handfasting, for example, the green ribbon represented nature, growth, and harmony, whilst pink represented love and devotion, gave deeper meaning to the vows C & F made whilst their hands were bound
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Want all your guests to take part in your wedding ceremony, and end it on a high ……. finish with a Conga !!♥️♥️♥️ ...
02/02/2025

Want all your guests to take part in your wedding ceremony, and end it on a high ……. finish with a Conga !!
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When your devoted bestman thoughtfully ensures you have a nice refreshing drink awaiting you for when you sign the weddi...
01/02/2025

When your devoted bestman thoughtfully ensures you have a nice refreshing drink awaiting you for when you sign the wedding parchment
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What about a chair for the bride or a nice glass of fizz for her?!!
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Turning up an hour early for every ceremony, ensures I spot anything that has been overlooked
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I’m very excited to be chosen by K & E to lead their handfasting ceremony at Holbrook House this April ♥️♥️♥️I once ha...
31/01/2025

I’m very excited to be chosen by K & E to lead their handfasting ceremony at Holbrook House this April
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I once had the amazing experience of performing a handfasting in an Elegant Steampunk styled shoot there
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I love designing, creating and decorating bespoke elements for my ceremonies & was over the moon when a watchmaker gave me a box full of old watches, cogs and sprockets - just perfect for the elements for the shoot - what do you think ?
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23/01/2025

This venue is absolutely stunning 💙💙💙💙💙

Very excited to be chosen by E & J to lead their wedding ceremony at Marshwood Farm in beautiful Blue Anchor in August 2...
09/01/2025

Very excited to be chosen by E & J to lead their wedding ceremony at Marshwood Farm in beautiful Blue Anchor in August 2026
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Bella and Harry looking truly happy and elated as, wedding ceremony completed, they run the gauntlet of petals on the su...
05/01/2025

Bella and Harry looking truly happy and elated as, wedding ceremony completed, they run the gauntlet of petals on the sunniest of summer days ♥️♥️

This magical moment in their beautiful Somerset garden was captured by the wonderfully talented and is the latest addition to my Gallery of confetti shots on the website♥️♥️






Wishing all of you who have supported my celebrant business over the years a happy and peaceful Christmas 🎄 Thank you fo...
24/12/2024

Wishing all of you who have supported my celebrant business over the years a happy and peaceful Christmas 🎄

Thank you for remaining in touch long after I lead your ceremony, and for letting me share in your lives, it means a lot to me 🎄

To the families who have recently lost loved ones, you are in my thoughts at this difficult time of the year🎄

To those of you that are celebrating your first Christmas as a married couple, enjoy this special time of year together 🎄

Carol xx

Lauren and Gary laughing in sheer joy and happiness as they face a blizzard of confetti, stepping outside after their we...
19/12/2024

Lauren and Gary laughing in sheer joy and happiness as they face a blizzard of confetti, stepping outside after their wedding ceremony
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This magical moment at their wedding was beautifully captured by and is the latest addition to my Gallery of confetti shots
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The confetti shot is probably my most favourite wedding photo and so I have a whole page on my website ( Gallery) showing my collection!
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It is also a good place to also showcase the styles of some of the most talented, amazing photographers I have had the pleasure to work with.

https://somersetcelebrant.com/confetti-throws-kisses-and-congas/

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One of the most wonderful things about being a funeral celebrant is that families share precious memories of their loved...
16/12/2024

One of the most wonderful things about being a funeral celebrant is that families share precious memories of their loved ones, as together we write the eulogy, or story of their life.

As such, I learn so much about local history and discover places I know little about, that have played important parts in people’s lives.

Ham Hill Country Park was a Stone Age fortress, and settlement, a quarry for Ham Stone since Victorian times, and local playground for many families living in the area.

It was a place I always wanted to visit and yesterday climbed to the monument at the top.

By sheer coincidence I bumped into a man whose mum’s funeral I had taken around three years ago. We chatted for a while and it was lovely to thank him in person for the little card holder he gave me, inside a thank you card, which I treasure very much ♥️♥️♥️♥️






I’m very excited to have been chosen by N and M to lead their wedding ceremony on their farm, in a beautiful village on ...
13/12/2024

I’m very excited to have been chosen by N and M to lead their wedding ceremony on their farm, in a beautiful village on the Somerset Levels, very close to my home, in summer, 2026
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Do we have to be taken to the crematorium in a hearse ? Not if your beloved VW camper van is your transport of choice 🧡🧡...
06/12/2024

Do we have to be taken to the crematorium in a hearse ?

Not if your beloved VW camper van is your transport of choice 🧡🧡🧡






A very early start this morning to lead a celebration of life ceremony at West Wiltshire Crematorium ❤️
05/12/2024

A very early start this morning to lead a celebration of life ceremony at West Wiltshire Crematorium ❤️




This is a stunning venue and I highly recommend it ❤️
25/11/2024

This is a stunning venue and I highly recommend it ❤️

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Why is jumping the broom a popular ritual to include in a wedding ceremony? 🧹🧹 Couples jump the broom to signify their crossing of a threshold into a new relationship as husband and wife 🧹🧹 The broom has been the symbol of the home for many different cultures throughout history and represents the gateway between past and present, a symbol of new beginnings 🧹🧹 The couple hold the broom, and, by sweeping, signify the sweeping away of their former single lives, their past problems, and their previous cares 🧹🧹 By sharing together in the sweeping, it shows their dedication to work together, through all life’s circumstances. 🧹🧹 The broom is then placed on the ground, they hold hands, the guests do a very loud and enthusiastic countdown, ‘ 3, 2, 1’ and over they go, jumping into their future life together 🧹🧹 As well as being full of symbolic meaning, it is fun, it enables all the guests to be included in the ceremony, and ends it literally on a high 🧹🧹🧹 #carolcelebrant #somersetcelebrant #southwestcelebrant #broomjump #broomjumping #broomjumpingceremony #jumpthebroom #sweepawayyourtroubles

It’s a wonderful moment to arrive at a venue and see it set up and ready for the day, in all it’s glory✨ Just look at Gemma & David’s stunning ceremony space and soak up the atmosphere at @fieldgoodbar.co.uk, and check out the stunning florals from @field_good_flowers ✨ #carolcelebrant #somersetcelebrant #southwestwedding #outdoorwedding #weddingelements #weddingideas #broomjump #broomjumping #broomjumpingceremony #jumpingthebroom #weddingflowers

That exciting time just before Josie & Johnny’s beautiful wedding ceremony @baltonsvh when guests are arriving, having a drink and catching up with friends and family 💖💖💖 And when the ceremony space is not restricted, this is a perfect way to set it out 💖💖 @carolcelebrant #somersetcelebrant #southwestcelebrant #villagewedding #villagegreenwedding #outdoorwedding

This is inside the vintage oak cider vat at Sheppy’s Cider Farm where Sam & Roy held their handfasting ceremony last week 🤍🤍🤍#carolcelebrant #somersetcelebrant #southwestcelebrant #handfastingcelebrant #handfasting #handfastingceremony #handfastingwedding

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The Somerset Celebrant

Hi, I’m Carol, an experienced and professional independent celebrant based in Somerset. I deliver unique, personalised and meaningful ceremonies for those special occasions in life, throughout the Southwest, the UK and abroad. And, I’m really passionate about weddings !!

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It should be incredibly special and memorable. As your relationship is unique, so your wedding ceremony should reflect your relationship in all its aspects.

Using a celebrant means that you are not bound by tradition and you are free to let your imagination inspire you.

It gives you the freedom to choose your own special place for your ceremony. Farms, castles, beaches, gardens, barns, meadows, stately homes, hotels, tipis, seaside piers, forests and hills - take your pick !