During a Ceremony the veil between the world’s dissolves and the gates to our soul open while the hands of our ancestors cradle us.
Imelda Almqvist
Hello and Welcome,
I believe that ceremony and ritual help us connect with each other and to our higher power, building a bridge between this world and the next. I love ceremony and I love rituals and as an ordained OneSpirit Minister, I can work with you to create the most bespoke beautiful ceremony for the significant moments of your life. We are all unique human beings and I respect and welcome you. I believe in my higher power to guide me and help me be full of love and compassion towards all who inhabit this beautiful world. I am most at home in nature, among the trees, near the water under the moon and stars where my heart feels most peace and contentment. I am a spiritual being who nurtures my inner peace but is happy to adapt to the fast lane when it’s needed. And let us remember life is an adventure so I like to have fun too.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
Much love Gaynor
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Ever since I was a little girl, I envisioned my wedding day in the mountains of Scotland, tying the knot in a traditional Celtic ceremony. We were so very lucky to meet Gaynor, and at quite short notice she so very kindly helped us to make this lifelong dream a beautiful reality! Our ceremony was so magical, with personal stories and meaningful readings that captured who we were perfectly. We can’t put into words how grateful we are to have met Gaynor, and just how much our ceremony meant to us. My husband and I will cherish the memory of our special day for the rest of our lives. Best wishes and kindest regards!
On behalf of our family, we thank you for the heartfelt and moving ceremony you officiated for our beloved daughter, Chiara. Your words eloquently captured the essence of Chiara’s spirit. It was evident that you had taken the time to get to know her, and your words resonated deeply with us and others fortunate enough to know her. Your speech beautifully commemorated Chiara’s life. It was filled with personal stories, cherished memories, and thoughtful insights. You painted a picture of Chiara that showed her to be a person full of life, kind to everyone, and with a unique personality. Everyone who knew Chiara will never forget her. We were particularly touched by your mention of Chiara’s kindness, love of life, and infectious, bright smile. These qualities perfectly encapsulated the person she was, and your words brought smiles to our faces even amidst our grief. The ceremony was a fitting tribute to Chiara’s life, and we are so grateful to you for making it so unique. Your kindness and compassion were a source of comfort to us during this difficult time. Gaynor, your beautiful tribute ideally celebrated Chiara’s life, gifting us an enduring memory. Thank you for your empathetic words and for making her farewell so special, creating a ceremony that will forever be cherished in our hearts. It would be a pleasure to keep in touch. We are grateful to have met you. With heartfelt gratitude.
We were in Edinburgh for our silver wedding anniversary and were looking for a celebrant to guide us through a small and very personal ceremony. Because we are from Germany, we searched the net and found out that there are a lot of celebrants in the city who specialize in weddings and wedding renewals. We were immediately very impressed by Gaynor’s personal way of seeing us as a couple but also as individual personalities. Above all, Gaynor has a great sense for the right words and she knows how to weave in little stories and entertain everyone. Rests in the right places, has perfect intonation, highly professional and yet spontaneous – that’s how we were able to experience her work. From the first contact via video call to the completion of the photos, Gaynor was incredibly friendly and approachable. She responded to all our wishes and ideas, supplemented with her ideas and was a true inspiration for us. We are so happy and grateful that she accompanied us on such an emotional day. She has managed to make the memories almost even better than the event itself. We wish Gaynor all the best for the future and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to preserve special moments.