Reviews of HS Celebrants

Thank you so much for sharing the first draft with us Binny. We were both absolutely blown away when we read it. I sat at my desk reading with the biggest smile, had a few giggles and held back a few tears - it is truly beautiful and everything we hoped for and more. It has everything from romance to humour, which is exactly what we wanted. We can't thank you enough for putting this together for our special day - it really represents us perfectly and expresses everything we'd like to share during our ceremony.

Thank you so very much Binny for being such a huge, wonderful part of our very special day. We received so many beautiful compliments about the ceremony, and we owe a huge thanks to you for that. You really made the ceremony unique to us, it was just the perfect combination of humour, tradition, uniqueness and of course, love. Our thanks extends farther than just the ceremony itself, from our first meeting right up until before the ceremony you were so pleasant and peaceful, with an absolutely infectious smile. Thank you for guiding the afternoon along, we couldn’t have asked for more and we can’t imagine having anyone else be part of our most special day.

We knew as soon as we watched the video of Binny doing a previous ceremony she was the person we wanted - her warmth was very apparent even before the first introduction on Skype. Once we were introduced on the Skype call - it confirmed what we thought - we had made the right choice - it was like talking to someone we had known for years - we were so at ease discussing our marriage and life together so far. The weeks of planning and preparation were smooth and stress-free. Binny gave us some great ideas and at the same time was keen to take on board our suggestions and thoughts. It was so personal and meaningful and will stay with us forever. The day itself exceeded our expectations and was more memorable than we ever anticipated. We would not hesitate in recommending HS Celebrants and of course in particular Binny Baker! With thanks and kind regards Emma & Aaron

We just would like to say thank you so much Helen for making our special day what is was. From the moment we met you - the rehearsal through to the wedding day, you melted away all of the nerves we both had as you took charge so brilliantly. You helped set an ideal tone for the afternoon. The sand ceremony was a great suggestion and very applicable to our lives in the desert! Everyone loved it. So many people asked where we met you and would highly recommend you to anyone and everyone :-) Thank you so much!

Chad and I got married in November and we couldn't be happier with HS Celebrants. We met Helen a couple of weeks before the big day and instantly loved her! She helped us create the structure to the ceremony and made us feel a lot less nervous. We really wanted a relaxed, happy ceremony and Helen gave us just that! Thank you for helping us have the best day ever!

Helen, thank you so much for all your help in making our ceremony a truly memorable and special occasion. You worded a lot of moments such as the story of how we met, the memorial for the loved ones we lost and couldn’t be present, and the meaning behind our sand ceremony beautifully. This combined with your gentle voice gave an intimate tone which was exactly what we were looking for. It was also really great to work with you during the whole process even though we lived far away and during the rehearsal you were very reassuring and fun to prep with. Thanks Helen! We will always remember you when we look back on our special day.

Words can’t express how absolutely incredible our big day was and how grateful we are to you Binny. The ceremony was truly magical and just perfect in every way. We saw some tears, and lots of laughs, it was everything we wanted and more! Thank you for being so wonderful, for captivating the guests and for calming our nerves. You really did make our day.

I was impressed with her warmth and genuine passion for everything she does. Cecile is breaking the barriers of a professional by being there for you on your special day and caring for every detail. Everyone loved her at the ceremony and she made sure the bride is going through a stress free day. Thank you Cecile for this amazing experience.

I knew Helen personally and was so happy that she would be able to officiate at our wedding as it was to be a very relaxed informal affair. I had actually checked Helen’s availability before we had confirmed the venue!! We started (and stopped and started again) making our way through the “workbook” which asked questions and prompted thoughts, provoked discussions, a few tears and some very happy memories. When Helen suddenly passed it was a shock to all. Whilst Cecile was working through her own grief she also reached out to Mike and I to ensure we felt confident that our celebration would be officiated…and that she would be stepping into her mother’s very large shoes. A more capable, compassionate, understanding, helpful young lady we could not have wished for-Helen would have been proud. We met a number of times and were involved fully in the scripting of the service and to be honest she nearly had it on the first draft. Cecile had picked up on all the points that were important to us, cherry-picked the language from our “home work” so that the service fit us perfectly. It was fully inclusive, interspersed with laughter and tears, audience participation (some prompted ….. some not) and fun. It set the tone for the rest of the day.

“Cecile was amazing from the start. We needed a last minute appointment for our initial meeting and she managed to squeeze us in! She kept in touch until the big day, and helped us with finishing touches when we were tight on time and resources. Very professional, smiley (even though it was a little windy and rainy!!) and has a lovely manor. Thanks for all your help! Would highly recommend!”

Jasmin was the celebrant for our renewal and brought a lively and fun attitude to your ceremony which really kicked off the mood and made it such an enjoyable and memorable experience for all. We would highly recommend her.

Thank you so much for yesterday Binny, we loved every minute of the ceremony and our guests all absolutely loved you and your words. Could never thank you enough. See you soon.

Helen,we still talk about our Fabulous day and how everything was just perfect. From the moment we contacted you to the intimate ceremony at the gorgeous Burj Al Arab You made everything beautiful. George and I appreciated you making time to meet with us, Coming up with a great Questionnaire sheet to get to know us, so when you put our ceremony together it was as if you had known George and I forever. It was an honor to have you perform our marriage renewal vows. We look forward to coming back to Dubai and would love to get together with you. Love,

Hi Binny, We wanted to say thank you so much for your part in the lead up to our wedding, and expert celebrant skills on the day. Thanks for adding your own personal touch to make sure it was a truly memorable ceremony. We are still on cloud nine!

Hi Binny, Hope you are well. We just wanted to say a very big and heartfelt thank you for your support in the lead-up to our wedding and for hosting the ceremony so beautifully on the day. You were amazing and for both of us, the ceremony was our favourite part. It was just so perfectly ‘us’ - you captured what we wanted so well and added some special touches we wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. Thank you for the certificate you prepared also, we love it. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. If we know anyone else lucky enough to get married in Dubai, we will certainly recommend you! Thank you for everything. We hope you get to make many more dreams come true! Many thanks and kind regards,

Hi Helen, Just a quick message to thank you for the perfect wedding ceremony. You set just the right tone of happy, fun, open, inclusive, touching and traditional. We see why you are so good at this and why you love what you do. As I told you, it felt like we'd known you for years yet only just met. Clearly the right fit:) I attach one picture that captures the day. We will send more when we get the pics from the photographer that include you. We'd love to meet you in the near future in Dubai and get to know you proper. Thanks "bucket loads"!!

We can’t thank you enough for giving us such a brilliant ceremony. You listened to what we wanted and shared all your experience and special ideas and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Our families loved it. We wish we could do it all again it went so fast!! Thanks again Binny, we loved it.

Binny was the celebrant for our wedding here in Dubai and she did an outstanding job. She took the time to get to know Yanping and I and understand what we wanted for our special day. On the day itself she was wonderful; taking time to meet with Yanping beforehand to calm any nerves and then delivering a beautiful ceremony. If you are having a wedding blessing in Dubai, Binny is the one you should call. We love her.

Jasmin is an absolute star as she made our special day come alive. She customized our day to suit our requirements and found a beautiful way to include our guest as part of the ceremony. It was more than just 2 people getting married, it was our family and friends becoming one with us and all this was made possible because of Jasmin. We give Jasmin a 5-star rating

Dear Binny, Thank you so much for everything you did for us to make our ceremony so perfect. We loved every minute of it and so did our guests. You are amazing – thank you.

We haven’t got the words to say how much we loved our ceremony. It was so personal and so perfect for us. Binny, you really did a fantastic job and we can’t thank you enough. We loved the ceremony and your funny story about our first date. Thanks a million.

“Cecile was amazing from the start. We needed a last minute appointment for our initial meeting and she managed to squeeze us in! She kept in touch until the big day, and helped us with finishing touches when we were tight on time and resources. Very professional, smiley (even though it was a little windy and rainy!!) and has a lovely manor. Thanks for all your help! Would highly recommend!”

Thank you so much for everything you did in the lead up to, and especially on the day of the wedding!!! So many of our friends gave us compliments about the ceremony, and how personal is was. :) Helen managed to weave two very different cultures into a beautifully written and heartfelt ceremony, that encompassed who we were as a couple!