CELEBRANT DERBYSHIRE REVIEWS
Read some of the celebrant reviews from weddings and funeral services that I have
been honoured to be part of.
been honoured to be part of.
Wedding - From the moment we first talked to Ally during the planning stages of our ceremony, we felt her vibrance and warmth. Over online calls and questionnaires, Ally quickly got a feel for the type of people we were and what we wanted for our wedding. Her questions were excellent in making us think and also helping us to have a clearer view of exactly what we wanted on the day. Ally was punctual on the day of the ceremony and brought joy to proceedings as soon as she entered the room. She was fantastic with our families and made them feel at ease. The vows she had written were heartfelt and exactly what we wanted to say. Ally took the time during the ceremony to talk to the guests about us - she was funny, confident and had completely encapsulated who we were and how we felt about each other. After the ceremony, Ally was fantastic in speaking with our family and even co-ordinated some of our photos using her experience - these are some of our favourite photographs from our day! Ally was a huge factor in delivering our perfect wedding, one we will never forget. We would highly recommend other couples to make her a part of your special occasion.
Wedding - what can we say........from the first phone call we knew Ally was our kind of person she just got us, she listened to what we wanted she shared ideas, especially sharing the very talented gorgeous ladies of the DaleDiva choir who sang us into our ceremony. That one moment will live with me forever...... We felt so comfortable with Ally she regularly kept in touch via email & zoom. She was just an absolute joy organising the ceremony & the day ...all our guests loved her. We cannot recommend this special lady enough........ so anyone out there wanting that one off special ceremony & day give Ally a call you won't regret it!
Funeral - Time has passed since my father’s funeral and I should have contacted you earlier just to say thank you for being so warm and caring. You held things together magnificently and led the proceedings admirably. You do not have an easy job but you do it so well. Take care and again, thank you.
Wedding - Thank you for being our Celebrant, we had so many wonderful comments about how brilliant you were, how it matched our personalities perfectly and that it was the best ceremony they had ever been to! You put us both at ease from the first time we spoke on Zoom and throughout the planning process, which was so appreciated. On the day, I wasn't nearly as nervous as I thought I was going to be and a lot of that is down to your kind words and how you made us feel so comfortable. Thank you again, we 100% made the right decision choosing you to be our celebrant, it was the perfect ceremony. Best wishes Verity and Dom.
Funeral - Last month my father in law passed away. When the Co-op offered to find a celebrant for us we asked straight away if it would be ok to ask for our favoured one, as Ally had been the celebrant at our wedding and had done such an amazing job. Despite the massive differences between a wedding and a funeral, Ally delivered such a wonderful service for us. Communicating with Ally is always a joy and she took what was a really difficult time and really brightened it for us. Steve, who thought she did a great job at our wedding, would have really enjoyed the service Ally created for him. David and Vanessa
Wedding - Ally was a fabulous contributor to our wonderful day. She worked with to create the most beautiful ceremony that represented us and our family perfectly. We received so many comments about the beauty of the ceremony and how we had 'set the bar high' for others. Both me and my husband are on the reserved side and wanted Ally to help bring out the feeling that is there. She certainly did that and it made the most spectacular day. Thank you Ally!
Funeral - Please can I say a huge thank you for, once again, being there on such an important day in our lives. My mum has spoken so much about the service since and was so happy with how it turned out - she feels like it was the perfect send off for my Dad and I agree. Thank you for being so kind to us and for speaking so warmly about him and making it feel so personal. We really appreciate all the hard work and time you put into it. You are very talented at what you do, and I hope you keep doing it for a very long time.
Wedding - Where to begin?! We cannot thank you enough for everything you did on the run up to and on the day. You made the ceremony so unbelievably special and so very us! EVERY single guest commented on you and the ceremony - they thought (rightly so!) that you were absolutely brilliant, fun and so down to earth. It wasn't boring, stuffy, dry...everything one hopes to avoid in a wedding ceremony! But we knew this was never going to be the case, right from our first Zoom call. It was immediately clear that you were exactly who we wanted to work with - chilled out, good fun, and a great sense of humour! It was exactly what we hoped it would be and so much more - you totally nailed it and orchestrated something so precious that we will always remember. We'll be loudly and proudly singing your praises to anyone we know who is getting married in the future. It was absolutely perfect, and we owe it all to you!
We've attached a couple of pictures that the photographer sent over as 'sneak previews'. The last photo of our giggling groomsmen and guests says it all really. Everyone, especially us, had such a good time thanks to you. We cannot wait to see the videographer's footage and relive it all over again! Enormous thanks again for everything.
We've attached a couple of pictures that the photographer sent over as 'sneak previews'. The last photo of our giggling groomsmen and guests says it all really. Everyone, especially us, had such a good time thanks to you. We cannot wait to see the videographer's footage and relive it all over again! Enormous thanks again for everything.
Funeral - Thank you for your speeches etc which my family and friends thought were very appropriate for Jim’s life. Everyone said all the words were absolutely right about him and remarked one of the best funerals they had been to, respectful, semi religious and little bits of humour. Thank you once again.
Wedding - Ally is a brilliant celebrant who truly brought our ceremony to life - we got so many compliments about it, and it was by far one of the very best bits of our wedding day! We highly recommend her!
Funeral - I just wanted to thank you for the lovely service that you delivered for my mum. Quite a few people have since remarked what a good service it was, and I feel a few people maybe looking more towards this type of ceremony for the future. Many thanks Helen
Funeral - Thank you for yesterday, the service was Marvelous and very well received. It made a solemn occasion very joyful and was a great tribute to my Auntie, everybody commented on it, so well done x
Wedding - Having a celebrant led wedding was not something we initially considered, but we are so glad we chose Ally to conduct our ceremony. Ally was incredibly friendly, responsive and personable, putting us at ease straight away. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple, listened to our suggestions, and helped us design the perfect ceremony. We found the process really easy, using Ally's questionnaires to draw out the essence of our relationship and the guidance provided to write our vows.
Ally helped us rehearse the ceremony in the venue the day before the wedding, and provided words of comfort on the day which put a lot of our nerves to rest which we really appreciated. She worked so well with our wedding venue team ensuring that everything went to plan. We felt in safe hands throughout the whole process.
All our guests commented on how the ceremony really reflected us as a couple, and how they got to know more things about us during the ceremony. It was our favourite part of the day, and we will cherish the memory of the beautiful ceremony for years to come. Thank you so much Ally for being part of our day.
Wedding - As a typical groom I left a great many things until the last minute, including booking a celebrant. When my (now) wife, made me aware of this oversight, I was panicked. Who would be left? would they be any
good? Will my lady still want to marry me if I don't manage to book one? I visited a website called Add2Event and requested quotes. Ally was one of the ones that showed up and we were sold straight away from the words on her profile and her beautiful big smile in her picture.
The next step was to meet, which we did on Zoom. Meeting Ally over Zoom made me wish that she could be our friend and not just the celebrant at our wedding. We asked her to do our service on the spot because her exuberance, and joi de vivre were infectious. Her communication over the next few days was prompt, efficient, reassuring and heavily personalised to us as a couple.
So, onto the ceremony itself. Well, Ally had everyone including us eating from the palm of her hands. From my position at the front as groom, I could feel that everyone wanted to hear every word that Ally had to say. She has used everything she'd learned from her discussions with us and also the contents of the secret questionnaire's she'd sent both of us to make a ceremony that had so many laughs but also beautifully timed heartfelt moments. One of our guests asked for Ally's details during the ceremony so she could be the celebrant at her friend's wedding and if I knew anyone about to get married, I'd recommend Ally in a heartbeat. In fact, she was so good, I feel like doing the ceremony all over again.
Thank you, Ally - you are brilliant at your job and born to do it. We wish you all the best going forward and hope that we are both lucky enough to bump into you again some day. David and Vanessa
Wedding - Having a celebrant led wedding was not something we initially considered, but we are so glad we chose Ally to conduct our ceremony. Ally was incredibly friendly, responsive and personable, putting us at ease straight away. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple, listened to our suggestions, and helped us design the perfect ceremony. We found the process really easy, using Ally's questionnaires to draw out the essence of our relationship and the guidance provided to write our vows.
Ally helped us rehearse the ceremony in the venue the day before the wedding, and provided words of comfort on the day which put a lot of our nerves to rest which we really appreciated. She worked so well with our wedding venue team ensuring that everything went to plan. We felt in safe hands throughout the whole process.
All our guests commented on how the ceremony really reflected us as a couple, and how they got to know more things about us during the ceremony. It was our favourite part of the day, and we will cherish the memory of the beautiful ceremony for years to come. Thank you so much Ally for being part of our day.
Wedding - As a typical groom I left a great many things until the last minute, including booking a celebrant. When my (now) wife, made me aware of this oversight, I was panicked. Who would be left? would they be any
good? Will my lady still want to marry me if I don't manage to book one? I visited a website called Add2Event and requested quotes. Ally was one of the ones that showed up and we were sold straight away from the words on her profile and her beautiful big smile in her picture.
The next step was to meet, which we did on Zoom. Meeting Ally over Zoom made me wish that she could be our friend and not just the celebrant at our wedding. We asked her to do our service on the spot because her exuberance, and joi de vivre were infectious. Her communication over the next few days was prompt, efficient, reassuring and heavily personalised to us as a couple.
So, onto the ceremony itself. Well, Ally had everyone including us eating from the palm of her hands. From my position at the front as groom, I could feel that everyone wanted to hear every word that Ally had to say. She has used everything she'd learned from her discussions with us and also the contents of the secret questionnaire's she'd sent both of us to make a ceremony that had so many laughs but also beautifully timed heartfelt moments. One of our guests asked for Ally's details during the ceremony so she could be the celebrant at her friend's wedding and if I knew anyone about to get married, I'd recommend Ally in a heartbeat. In fact, she was so good, I feel like doing the ceremony all over again.
Thank you, Ally - you are brilliant at your job and born to do it. We wish you all the best going forward and hope that we are both lucky enough to bump into you again some day. David and Vanessa
Wedding - This woman was our angel literally! After not a great experience with our first celebrant we got in touch with Ally and she understood us from day one. Everyone passed comment on how fab our service was and it was her that made that possible. Highly recommended 100%
Wedding - Ally is amazing! Warm, funny and heartfelt she works with you to create the perfect ceremony, unique to you. Then on the big day she totally puts you at ease, so you and your guests can all just enjoy a truly special day you’ll never forget. Cannot recommend her highly enough! A very special lady!
Wedding - We had the privilege of Ally officiating at our wedding and we could not recommend her more highly. From our first meeting, we were confident that she would create a truly beautiful ceremony for us. She put us at ease, was genuinely interested in us and our story and wove all our answers and comments into a beautiful script. She supported us to write our own vows too which at first seemed like a daunting task but felt possible with Ally's guidance, support and preparation. Her script was truly personalised, heartfelt and entertaining. You can count on Ally to work the crowd, welcome you into her heart and make incredible memories for you and your guests.
We knew we wanted Ally to be our Celebrant and we knew we wanted Dale Diva to perform. We thought the idea of her leading both was pretty neat but it wasn't until our actual ceremony that we realised what a unique and special service she can provide. The two elements flowed seamlessly and all our guests commented on how much they loved our ceremony, Ally and the choir - 'A true celebration of love'. Ally is a natural celebrant and an inspirational choir director. The two combined creates something truly magical, 'a stroke of genius' and we feel so fortunate to have her on our special day. Pete and Naomi
We knew we wanted Ally to be our Celebrant and we knew we wanted Dale Diva to perform. We thought the idea of her leading both was pretty neat but it wasn't until our actual ceremony that we realised what a unique and special service she can provide. The two elements flowed seamlessly and all our guests commented on how much they loved our ceremony, Ally and the choir - 'A true celebration of love'. Ally is a natural celebrant and an inspirational choir director. The two combined creates something truly magical, 'a stroke of genius' and we feel so fortunate to have her on our special day. Pete and Naomi
Funeral - Ally, I cannot thank you enough for today. It was the perfect service for Mum. Everyone asked me if you knew her! They feel you portrayed her perfectly. I could thank you a million times over, you certainly made things much easier on a very tough day.
Wedding - Ally you were fabulous, an absolute natural leading the ceremony. You made the guests and couple feel so relaxed and happy. A born celebrant. Di
Funeral - Just wanted to say on behalf of the family a big thank you to you for the lovely service you did for Dad. The comments after from the people who attended were all very complimentary.
He got the send off he deserved, thanks again. D
He got the send off he deserved, thanks again. D
Wedding - A wonderful ceremony in a beautiful location, the celebrant was awesome! Ally made it so warm, personal, relaxed and funny. Helen
Wedding - I couldn’t recommend this brilliant joyful lady any less! We are currently working with her for our Winter wedding in 2022 and from our first Zoom I knew she was special! She really listens and I feel like she understands totally our story and is not only helping us write our vows, but has created a special service that I’m so excited about. She’s brimming with ideas, has a heart of gold and is just such fun to work with. And the best thing is that I feel like a weight of pressure has been lifted off. I was scared about saying our vows but knowing Ally will be at the helm means I just can’t wait now! Book her before someone else does because she’s simply brilliant! E&A
Funeral - Thank you for the way you took us through my wife's final moments. The calm and efficient manner in which you conducted everything enabled us to hold ourselves together.
Wedding - I attended a wedding conducted by Ally Law. It was such a beautiful service and very personal to the couple involved. The celebrant involved all attending the ceremony in just the right amount so you really felt part of the very special occasion.
Wedding - What an amazing wedding ceremony, Ally Law made it so personal to the happy couple and had us both laughing and reaching for our tissues!!! It could not have been more special.
Funeral - Yesterday we said goodbye to my father, an experience I had extremely mixed emotions about and had been somewhat dreading .
The only thing that made it easier was our wonderful celebrant, Ally Law.
I met Ally at a local hotel to discuss the content of the service a couple of weeks ago. She was friendly and made me feel instantly at ease. She was almost larger than life with her great personality and wonderful people skills. Her abundant knowledge of the subject and her kind words and approachable manner made the process so much easier. I felt like I was with an old friend. One with great empathy and listening skills. She understood the need for diplomacy and I felt I could trust her explicitly
I wasn’t wrong! She understood and guided me through difficulties with my family and although it didn’t happen, I felt assured she could ‘be relied upon to calm the situation down if it became heated.
The service itself was perfect. She remembered all the little details I’d given her and talked humorously and delicately about a man who was extremely difficult.
To be honest ,I found it hard to say anything great about him but she managed to coax out those hidden memories and joyful times I’d spent with my dad and always used respect and showed interest in listening to the stories, good and bad.
Everyone loved the service and felt drawn to this lovely, personable woman and my family kept saying how kind and considerate she was at a difficult time for all of us
I myself felt supported and understood by this earth angel who came into my life at the worst time for me and held my hand reassuringly all the way
Thank you Ally, you’ve made me believe that there are people in this world who are willing to put themselves out for others. Your kind heart and kind words will stay with me a long time
I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with a service of any kind and I will be recommending her to all I know. Yvonne
The only thing that made it easier was our wonderful celebrant, Ally Law.
I met Ally at a local hotel to discuss the content of the service a couple of weeks ago. She was friendly and made me feel instantly at ease. She was almost larger than life with her great personality and wonderful people skills. Her abundant knowledge of the subject and her kind words and approachable manner made the process so much easier. I felt like I was with an old friend. One with great empathy and listening skills. She understood the need for diplomacy and I felt I could trust her explicitly
I wasn’t wrong! She understood and guided me through difficulties with my family and although it didn’t happen, I felt assured she could ‘be relied upon to calm the situation down if it became heated.
The service itself was perfect. She remembered all the little details I’d given her and talked humorously and delicately about a man who was extremely difficult.
To be honest ,I found it hard to say anything great about him but she managed to coax out those hidden memories and joyful times I’d spent with my dad and always used respect and showed interest in listening to the stories, good and bad.
Everyone loved the service and felt drawn to this lovely, personable woman and my family kept saying how kind and considerate she was at a difficult time for all of us
I myself felt supported and understood by this earth angel who came into my life at the worst time for me and held my hand reassuringly all the way
Thank you Ally, you’ve made me believe that there are people in this world who are willing to put themselves out for others. Your kind heart and kind words will stay with me a long time
I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with a service of any kind and I will be recommending her to all I know. Yvonne
Funeral - Thank you so much for the beautiful service for my Dad's funeral. Your kind words at the ceremony reminded us that his legacy lives on with us all. I know he was smiling on us that day. Thank you for your kindness. Angela and family
Wedding - I attended a wedding ceremony last weekend & was extremely impressed by Ally. She provided a very professional but personal approach to everything. Obviously a lot of care & attention had been given to making the ceremony very special for the couple, family & guests. I would highly recommend Ally as an enthusiastic, caring, warm celebrant - in choosing her your special day will be in safe hands.
Funeral - Dear Ally,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for your services today it was wonderful. Your compassion, kindness and professionalism shone through today and you gave a wonderful tribute as well as keeping the service organised and well led. I look forwards to working with you soon.
My warmest regards,
A.S
Funeral Director
I just wanted to say a big thank you for your services today it was wonderful. Your compassion, kindness and professionalism shone through today and you gave a wonderful tribute as well as keeping the service organised and well led. I look forwards to working with you soon.
My warmest regards,
A.S
Funeral Director
I had the privilege of training and mentoring Ally from June til October 2021.During this time, Ally showed great diligence in her work and also demonstrated a very clear understanding of the compassion and detail required for the nature of Funeral Celebrant work. I have no hesitation when it comes to recommending Ally – she is not only a fantastic funeral celebrant but she also brings such warmth and positivity to a room, usually with a welcoming smile on her face.
Victoria Wells, Academy of Modern Celebrants
Contact me if you'd like to discuss your upcoming ceremony.
Victoria Wells, Academy of Modern Celebrants
Contact me if you'd like to discuss your upcoming ceremony.