Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to all celebrant, wedding, and event coordination services provided by Sharron Taylor. By paying a booking fee or signing a booking confirmation, clients agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Booking and Agreement

A booking is confirmed once the agreed booking fee has been received and written confirmation has been provided by Sharron Taylor. By confirming a booking, clients agree to these Terms and Conditions.

The booking confirmation will outline the agreed services, ceremony or event date, location and any specific arrangements. Any additional requirements should be discussed and agreed in writing.

Sharron Taylor provides celebrant-led ceremonies and event coordination services, including weddings, funerals, memorials, naming ceremonies, vow renewals, milestone celebrations and other personalised occasions.

The exact services included will be agreed with each client before booking. Any additional services or changes to the original arrangements may require a revised quotation and written agreement.

All service fees will be discussed and agreed before a booking is confirmed. Prices may vary depending on the type of ceremony, location, preparation required and additional services requested.

Payment arrangements, including booking fees, instalments and final payment dates, will be confirmed in writing. Any additional expenses or agreed services will be communicated to the client before being incurred.

If a client wishes to cancel a confirmed booking, written notification must be provided as soon as possible.

Any booking fees, payments already made or outstanding balances will be handled in accordance with the cancellation terms agreed at the time of booking.

Where work has already been completed or expenses have been incurred, these may be considered when calculating any applicable refund or outstanding payment.

If a client needs to change the ceremony date, time, location or agreed arrangements, they should contact Sharron Taylor as early as possible.

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate changes, subject to availability and any additional costs involved.

If Sharron Taylor is unable to deliver the agreed service due to unforeseen circumstances, the client will be informed promptly and suitable alternative arrangements will be discussed.

Travel arrangements and any associated expenses will be discussed and agreed before the booking is confirmed.

Additional costs may apply for ceremonies or events requiring significant travel, overnight accommodation, parking or other necessary arrangements.

Any applicable expenses will be communicated clearly to the client in advance wherever reasonably possible.

Clients are responsible for providing accurate information, sharing relevant details and communicating their wishes clearly throughout the planning process.

Clients should ensure that venues, permissions, access arrangements and any necessary third-party services are organised as agreed

Any changes to important details should be communicated promptly to help ensure the ceremony or event runs smoothly.

Every ceremony is individually written and prepared to reflect the client’s story, wishes, beliefs and preferences.

Clients are encouraged to share relevant information, readings, music choices and any special requests during the planning process.

Celebrant-led wedding ceremonies in England are not legally binding marriage ceremonies in themselves. Couples must complete the necessary legal marriage formalities separately through an authorised registrar or other legally recognised route.

Other ceremonies are also symbolic or celebratory in nature unless otherwise legally recognised.

Where event coordination is included, Sharron Taylor will provide the agreed organisational support, which may include timelines, supplier communication, venue coordination and event-day arrangements.

Third-party suppliers remain responsible for their own services, products, contracts, insurance and performance.

Sharron Taylor will make reasonable efforts to coordinate arrangements professionally but cannot guarantee the performance or availability of independent suppliers.

All original ceremony scripts, written content, creative materials and planning documents prepared by Sharron Taylor remain her intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Clients may use the materials for their personal ceremony or event but must not reproduce, publish, distribute or commercially use them without prior written permission.

Photographs, videos and testimonials may be used for promotional purposes only with appropriate permission from the individuals concerned.

Clients who prefer their ceremony or event not to be featured in promotional materials should communicate this before the event.

Any agreed use of photographs, testimonials or other personal content will respect individual privacy and consent.

Personal information shared during the booking and planning process will be handled with care and used only for legitimate purposes connected with the provision of services.

Information may include contact details, personal stories, family information and ceremony arrangements.

Personal information will not be shared with third parties unnecessarily and will be handled in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.

Sharron Taylor will take reasonable care to provide services professionally and in accordance with the agreed arrangements.

Clients are responsible for ensuring that information supplied is accurate and that any necessary permissions, venue arrangements and third-party bookings are in place.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Neither party will be considered in breach of these Terms and Conditions where circumstances beyond their reasonable control prevent or significantly affect the delivery of agreed services.

Such circumstances may include severe weather, natural disasters, serious illness, government restrictions, transport disruption or other unforeseen events.

Both parties will make reasonable efforts to communicate promptly and discuss alternative arrangements, including postponement where appropriate.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising in connection with the services provided will initially be approached through open communication and reasonable efforts to reach an amicable resolution.

Where a resolution cannot be reached, the matter will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.