My Equality and Diversity Promise

Every single person who comes to me for a ceremony deserves to feel seen, respected, and celebrated exactly as they are. That’s not a tagline, it’s the whole point of what I do. Whether you’re planning a handfasting under the oaks, a naming ceremony by a river, or a send-off for someone you loved… you should never have to wonder whether you’ll be welcomed.

I work to the standards set by the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants (FPC) and the Wedding Celebrancy Commission (WCC), and I hold myself to those standards in every booking, every consultation, and every ceremony I write.

What that looks like in practice

I take time to ask how you’d like to be addressed, rather than assuming. I use gender neutral and culturally inclusive language as standard, not as an afterthought. I build access and communication needs into every consultation, thinking about mobility, sensory needs, neurodivergence, and anything else that helps you feel comfortable on your day rather than just accommodated. And if I get something wrong, I want to know, so I can do better.

I’m committed to:

• Recognising, valuing, and celebrating individual difference, not smoothing it over
• Creating a space built on dignity and respect, always
• Never tolerating intimidation, bullying, or harassment, and challenging it if I see it
• Keeping my own learning going, through training and staying current with language and practice across the industry
• Promoting equality among the suppliers and colleagues I work alongside, not just the couples and families in front of me

The formal bit

In line with the Equality Act 2010, I will not provide less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, sex (including gender identity and expression), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

This is a living promise, not a plaque on the wall. I review it regularly to make sure it still reflects how I work and who I’m working for.

Working with Me: My Anti-Harassment Promise

You may have seen the conversations across the wedding industry about the harassment suppliers regularly face on wedding days. If you haven’t, this piece by wedding photographer Kim Williams is worth a read.    

As part of my equality and diversity promise, I want to be upfront with all my clients: I will not tolerate harassment or inappropriate behaviour while I’m doing my job.

What this means for you

It’s your responsibility to make sure your guests and other suppliers treat me, and anyone accompanying or shadowing me, with respect on your wedding day.

If I experience inappropriate, threatening, hostile, or offensive behaviour from a guest or supplier, I’ll let you know in person on the day and ask for it to stop immediately. If you’d rather this didn’t come to you directly, you’re welcome to nominate someone in your wedding party to handle it instead.

If it doesn’t stop

If the behaviour continues after I’ve raised it, I will leave the venue to protect myself and my colleagues. This would always be a last resort, but I’m entitled to do my job without harassment.

Serious incidents

Some behaviour, such as sexual or physical assault, is serious enough that simply asking it to stop isn’t a sufficient response if the person remains at the event. In these cases I may need to leave immediately.

A practical note

This also covers taking or using my equipment without consent, although this one’s usually more “please don’t fiddle with my speaker” than anything sinister.

On refunds

If I do need to leave because of unresolved or serious behaviour, I won’t be able to offer a refund for reduced hours.

I’d ask that you let your guests and other suppliers know about this policy ahead of time, so everyone understands harassment of any kind won’t be tolerated on your day.

None of this is about expecting the worst. It’s about making sure everyone, including me, gets to actually enjoy your day.

Last reviewed: 30 /6/26

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