Your celebration, your own words
In Your Own Words values the uniqueness of you and your marriage. My mission is to empower everyone to express themselves and their love with confidence and elation. When writing for a wedding I take time to strike the right tone, crafting a ceremony which speaks of you, and to your beloved friends and family.
An actor and public speaking coach, I'll deliver the ceremony or offer you the opportunity to have a loved one marry you! I'll do the hard work writing it and then I'll train your chosen "celebrant" to channel their nerves into articulate joy, giving someone dear to you the unique chance to do something incredible.
Give it some VIP attention
Break with tradition if the tradition doesn’t feel right
Sensitively include your guests
Be honest about what you love
HOW TO HAVE A UNIQUE WEDDING CEREMONY:
The place for advice and anecdotes: In Your Own Way
Design your day...
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Consultations
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Writing your unique ceremony
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Redrafts until you're happy
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One of the following options is included; each additional +£100:
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One 'perfect touch' (see below)
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OR I'll delivery your ceremony
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OR coaching for your chosen loved one so they can deliver the ceremony
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£650
Ceremony package
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Vow consultations and on-call editing advice
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Speech writing consultations and on-call editing advice
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Coaching sessions to work on the delivery of a speech
£100 each
Perfect touches
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£300
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Consultations
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Writing the speech
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Redrafts until you're happy
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A coaching session working on delivery of the speech
Speech package
£1,000
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Consultations
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Writing your unique ceremony
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Redrafts until you're happy
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I deliver your ceremony, or work with your chosen loved one in a delivery session
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A personalised poem
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Vow consultations and on-call editing advice
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A speech writing consultation and on-call editing advice
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Coaching session to work on delivery of a speech
The whole caboodle
"In Your Own Words took the time to produce something beyond all expectations. It offered such a unique and personalised element to the wedding."
"You have totally made my day!!"
Poems...
You are a unique pairing - have a reading at your ceremony which truly reflects that.
"My husband and I enjoyed every step of this process with Lizzie; from reflecting on what ‘love and marriage’ really means to us, to the finished poem which now has pride of place in our downstairs bathroom (where all important sentiments should be kept!)."
"Thank you so much for writing the most amazing reading for our wedding day. It was so lovely and brought a personal touch to our ceremony. Everyone commented on how 'us' it was - I cannot believe that simply from that questionnaire, you were spot on!"
Is a poem for me?
Couples who have chosen In Your Own Words have been bowled over by how personal a wedding poem can be, from just a simple questionnaire. Have a look at this selection of examples:
P.S. Does a John Lewis guest list sound dull? A personal poem makes an exceptional wedding gift.
Poems refreshed regularly - check back for more!
Lovely
Life’s full of adventures
But when all is said and done
There’s little that’s more lovely
Than a day spent in the sun
A group run in the morning
Cycling in the afternoon
A wine and board games evening
Friends we’ll see again so soon
Life’s full of achievements
But what could bring more pride
Than a home saved for and paid for
Through teamwork, side by side
Than watching your best human
Score a pick six, win a race
Competing with each other;
Still in step and keeping pace
Life can be hilarious
But nothing makes you grin
Like obvious, sarcastic jokes
With your lame humour twin
Laughs with family, puns
And new dog clips online
Strangers might not get it
But we understand just fine
Life’s full of good memories
But when we pick the best
The Lions and the Pussycats
Will stand out from the rest
The steak and chips proposal
Phonecalls drowning in champagne
Our wedding built by loved ones
Who we thank and thank again
And right now, this very moment
We become husband and wife
Vow to share all of our smiles
Be ‘home’ together all through life
Each day’s full of adventures
But when the day is through
There’s little that’s more lovely
Than lovely, lovely you
Want to know how I'll write your poem? Read these case studies.
For Alie and Chris
We’re gathered here tonight
As coloured fire lights the sky
To enjoy the chocolate fountain
Before Alie drinks it dry
Although a slap across the face
Often implies one isn’t keen
This couple rose above it
And they’ve grown into a team
On the pitch, sticks raised in battle;
On safari, by the sea;
Painting walls in their dream house;
Or chowing down at Maccy D’s!
Chris, you’re generous and patient,
Even when she steals your dinner
You tease her like we all do
So I know she’s found a winner
But you have always got her back
And I know she’s got yours too
I’m overjoyed to gain a brother
And I’m overjoyed it’s you
Alie, my big sister
Who is there through highs and lows
Life isn’t always kind
But somehow your kindness grows.
You radiate such brilliance
You can’t help but steal the show
You are my hero and I love you
Maybe more than you can know.
Now that you are wife and husband,
New adventuring will start
In your Harborne hockey homestead
That you’ve built with hand and heart
With friends and family to support you
Your new chapter starts tonight
May it be filled with love and laughter
May your skies always be bright