Hi! I’m Claire, your wedding celebrant!

I am a passionate celebrant providing bespoke ceremonies across Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Somerset.

“Storytelling is powerful.

I look for that special glitter that makes you, you. Those little moments, that little thought. Because that is where the real magic happens.”

— Claire Dunford, Celebrant, Sakura Ceremonies

One of a kind Wedding Ceremonies

I believe wholeheartedly that your ceremony should be as one of a kind as you are.

Themed and personalised ceremonies

Whether you’re big dog lovers, avid Friends fans, or adventure together over a Dungeons & Dragons tabletop, I am excited to work with you to identify the little things that will make your ceremony really unique to you. Whether you want just a light sprinkling of the loves you share, or you decide to go all in on the Cosplay wedding of your dreams - I’m totally on board! Get in touch, as I’d love to chat about your wedding day plans!

Claire Dunford of Sakura Ceremonies explains her approach to being an independant celebrant

What you need to know about me

I bring a fun and supportive energy to your ceremony planning.

I am a mum to two wonderful girls who are my inspiration, so I am used to wearing multiple hats, creative problem solving and coming up with hugely imaginative ways of describing things (if you’ve ever had a 5-year-old ask you ‘why?’ six million times then you’ll know what I mean….)

I have a habit of being self-deprecating, genuinely hate talking about what makes me good at things and I love a good pair of shoes!

But most importantly what you need to know is that I’m passionate about being the best Celebrant that I can be and supporting the families I work with.

Bespoke wedding ceremonies

All elements of my Sakura Ceremonies wedding ceremonies are bespoke, and as a published poet I love the chance to write something new if we just can’t find the right reading…

I also spent many years as a Creative Writing tutor inspiring students to see the world differently and so I am honoured whenever a family asks me to help them unlock their own creative potential.