Sally and Lee walk barefoot and hand-in-hand along Porthdinllaen beach after their North Wales elopement ceremony, the bride in a lace boho gown and groom in a dusky pink waistcoat.

Ariel in Blue

Gina and Paul sit on a rock with their dog, with the mountains of Eryri behind them

Babs Boardwell

Three people stand on the hillside looking across to Tryfan and the lake below

Babs Boardwell

A simple pricing structure

So, what do I charge for elopement ceremonies in North Wales?

£800

Planning an elopement should be straightforward and relaxed. So my pricing structure is too.
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What's included

Here’s what it looks like when we work together

Let's be friends

My ceremonies feel totally authentic to the couples they're about because I take the time to get to know you. I'll follow and befriend you on social, we'll set up a WhatsApp chat, and I'm on hand for advice along the way.

Tell me everything

When it comes to planning the ceremony, I’ll send you individual questionnaires to get to know you and your love better, and a joint questionnaire to cover ceremony logistics.

A planning meeting

We'll meet over a pint or brunch at a local pub or café, or online if you’re further afield. We’ll chat about what’s important to you - the vibe, the tone and the structure. I’ll come with bags of ideas, as well as a list of questions of things I want to dig into.

Help with your vows

If writing your vows fills you with dread, I've got you. We’ll talk through the options, and if you choose to write personal vows to one another, I’m there for one-on-one support to help you get it just right.

Readings, rituals and everything in between

Handfasting? Ringwarming? Singalong? A quiz about your relationship? Wedding shots? A tribute to someone who can't be there? All of it is on the table.

Talking to the people who know you best

For weekend ceremonies, there’s the option for me to get in touch with friends or family to get to know you through their eyes. This can be hilarious or heartfelt - and often both.

A fully bespoke ceremony script

Then, of course, there’s the script itself. My favourite bit. I take my time to create something that really ticks your boxes. I can share the whole thing with you in advance, I can read it to you on a call, or we can agree the structure and keep the rest a surprise on the day - the choice is yours. I’ll always leave you with a keepsake copy to read in years to come too.

On the day

I arrive early, liaise with your venue and suppliers, and make sure everything runs smoothly. Then I deliver your ceremony, everyone tells you it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and I go home afterwards a very happy celebrant.

Emily, in sunglasses and a fur stole, strikes a pose by a stone fountain as David laughs

Richard Milnes

“…An absolute delight to work with, from the first Zoom call to the wedding day itself.”

Emily & David, Talhenbont Hall

How To Book Me As Your Elopement Celebrant

Choosing a wedding celebrant can be scary. Unlike photographers, cake makers or hair and makeup artists, it's hard to know exactly what you're going to get. When you're putting together your shortlist, I suggest looking for someone who's aligned with your values, who has great reviews and who matches your vibe.

Kate Rostance laughing during a planning chat in a café

Ali Ford

Say Hello

Fill in the enquiry form and tell me a bit about your plans. You'll get a link straight to my live diary to book a call at a time that suits you.

Kate Rostance smiling at her laptop, chin resting on her hand

Ali Ford

Let's Have a Chat

We'll chat about what's most important to you, I'll share some ideas and advice, and we can get a feel for whether we're a good fit.

Kate Rostance reads the ceremony to Gina and Paul on the mountainside in Eryri

Babs Boardwell

The Fun Begins!

If you'd like to go ahead, I'll send over a proposal and contract pack. Sign, pay the deposit and your date is officially in my diary.

Contact

Ready to Make It Official?

I work with a small number of couples each year so I can give every wedding the time and attention it deserves. If you've got a date in mind, get in touch.

Fill in a few details and you'll get a link straight back to book a call at a time that suits you.

Kate Rostance, wedding celebrant, smiling at her laptop

Ali Ford

Why Do Celebrant Prices Vary?

Every celebrant sets their own fees based on their training, experience and how much time they put into your ceremony. You're not paying for 30 minutes on a stage, you're investing in weeks of writing, planning and creative thinking.

I'm trained and accredited by Humanists UK, which means my craft is held to a professional standard that not every celebrant meets. The couples I work with consistently tell me that the planning process, not just the ceremony itself, was one of the highlights of their whole wedding.

Want to know what that looks like in practice?

reviews from happy couples

Sally and Lee hold each other close and laugh on the beach at Porthdinllaen

Ariel in Blue

A note on adapting how we work

Some couples find the planning process straightforward.

Others find it harder, because they feel nervous, or because of their neurodivergence, being introverted, or not knowing where to start. I'm used to adapting: shorter sessions, written communication instead of calls, more structure or less, whatever works for you.

If there's something that would make this easier for you, just tell me. There's no wrong answer.

Kate x

"The wild handfasting ceremony Kate crafted matched us and our feelings so beautifully.

She made the day perfect and kept us smiling even when the rain came pouring over the mountains of Eryri"

Gina & Paul, Pen yr ol' wen handfasting

Small figures of a couple, their dog and their celebrant beneath the peak of Tryfan

Babs Boardwell

So, what do I charge for elopement ceremonies in North Wales?

£800