ROSALBA
CIVIL CELEBRANTS
ROSALBA
ABOUT
Based in the heart of Surrey and on the border of West Sussex and Hampshire, we are professionally trained celebrants dedicated to gently guiding you through life's special events, whether they be happy or sad.
Providing a personable, caring, and professional service, we will help alleviate much of the stress often associated with these occasions, ensuring an appropriate and fitting celebration or tribute.
We understand and care about the importance of these momentous occasions and the significance they have……
WHAT IS A CIVIL CELEBRANT?
A civil celebrant is a person who carries out a non religious ceremony such as a wedding, funeral, baby naming or vow renewal. Celebrants are often chosen to conduct personalised ceremonies which reflect the values, beliefs and wishes of the individuals involved.
They are trained to create and lead ceremonies that are meaningful and tailored to the participants wishes, often including unique elements to make the event special and memorable.
Although they do not provide a religious service they are more than happy to include religious aspects such as bible readings and hymns.
A wedding ceremony conducted by a celebrant is not legally binding. This part of the marriage must be carried out by a registrar.
A funeral service does not follow similar legal rules and a celebrant can work with the family to provide a personal service anywhere other than on consecrated ground and with the landowners permission.
ROSALBA
CELEBRATING LOVE AND LIFE
As Celebrants we are given the huge privilege of supporting and guiding couple and families through significant times in their lives. We acknowledge the importance of this and strive to help you create unforgettable and meaningful memories.
ROSALBA
FUNERALS
We believe this is a time to both reflect on and celebrate the life of your loved one. One of us will come to your home and guide you sensitively to create a warm and fitting tribute to the person who was dear to you.
It is an opportunity to share memories of your loved one in a personable and informal manner, to reflect on their personality, journey through life and how they would like to be remembered.
The service will be unique to you.
You may choose to include a poem, reading and music which was special to your loved one. A family member or friend may wish to speak of their memories, or perhaps conduct the eulogy. We will support you whilst you make these choices.
Ultimately, we passionately strive to help create a ceremony which you will treasure.
I am never far away, you just have to think of me...
CELEBRATING LOVE AND LIFE
ROSALBA
WEDDINGS
Congratulations...!
This is such an exciting time for you and your family and we would love to be involved in helping to guide and support you create a special celebration which suits both your personalities.
Whether it be a traditional ceremony with many guests, or a smaller event which includes a handful of friends and family, we will work with you to ensure a beautiful day reflecting your declaration of love for each other.
Following the legal part of your marriage, which can take place earlier on the same day or a few days before or after, the ceremony we help you create can be held at any location of your choice.
It can take whatever form you want it to....your options are endless!
You may wish to write your own wedding vows or have friends and family read poems or readings special to you both.
The ceremony could include music which brings back meaningful memories or you may like the idea of a special ritual that may include friends and family.
Whatever you would like to incorporate we can make it work for you to ensure a day full of love and happiness.
Ultimately, we passionately strive to help create a ceremony you will treasure.
I love you because of how you make me feel...
CELEBRATING LOVE AND LIFE
MEANING OF ROSALBA
The name is a combination of two latin words, rosa and alba, which translate to white rose. Roses have a strong association with love, loyalty and new beginnings. In addition, their quiet beauty makes them a gesture of remembrance and peace.
MORE SERVICES
BABY NAMING
This ceremony welcomes a new baby or child into the family in a non religious manner.
During the service, parents and "guide parents" can make promises to the child before the official naming. You may want to include music, rituals and readings to suit the mood of the occasion.
RENEWAL OF VOWS
You may want to renew your vows made to each other a few or many years previously. It may be a special anniversary which you wish to acknowledge either in a quiet service with only a few people present or with a larger ceremony including music, readings and rituals.
WEDDING RITUALS
The inclusion of one of these can make a beautiful addition to a wedding ceremony. They can be used to enhance the love a couple have for each other and the commitment they have made. The particular ritual chosen may represent their personalities, culture and can include other members of their family and/or friends.
HAND FASTING
The hands of the couple are bound together with ribbon to represent their commitment to each other . Coloured braids represent various attributes eg. gold represents unity, prosperity and strength
SAND RITUAL
The couple pour different colours of sand from separate vessels into a special chosen central one. This represents two people coming together and as with hand fasting, the various colours signify different meanings.
CANDLE LIGHTING
The couple take a small candle each and light a larger one. This symbolises two flames becoming one, just as their lives have.
We love planning rituals with you and there are many more to choose from.
They are so much fun and their inclusion adds another memory for your special day.
PRICING
Funerals range between £200 -£250 in line with the Church of England Parochial fees.
Weddings start from £650 depending on the type of ceremony chosen.
CELEBRATING LOVE AND LIFE
ROSALBA
Andy's Mobile: 07950 030297
Andy's Email: andy@rosalba-uk.com
Anne's Mobile: 0776 86900 59
Anne's Email: anne@rosalba-uk.com
