What I do…
Between Ourselves Celebrancy offers you a bespoke, personalised service for all of those moments you celebrate in life. My name is Johnny Thompson, and I am a Qualified Professional Family and Ethical Celebrant, trained by the Irish Institute of Celebrants. I received training in Wedding, Vow Renewal and Naming Ceremonies with the IIOC. I am also available to conduct End of Life Ceremonies.
I am the person who will work with you to design and craft a ceremony that resonates with you, whether it is a couple preparing for their wedding, parents preparing to name their child or an individual deciding on how to mark a moment in the life or indeed in the passing of a loved one. Between Ourselves, we can create that moment for you and ensure that the special milestones in your life are marked in a warm, respectful and joyous manner. I will work with you in an open and collaborative way to find what suits you, and to craft that information into a ceremony that makes the occasion truly special for you.
My aim is to make the celebration about your choices from the outset. I have a wealth of experience in listening to people, and way more importantly actually hearing what they are saying! From your initial contact, to when we agree on a final draft of your ceremony I will be with you every step of the way, adding and removing pieces as you see fit. Between Ourselves, we will create the celebration that you will carry long into your memories. The occasion is about you the couple, you the person, and my role is simply to make it as you want it to be.
In modern Ireland, the concept of choice has become embedded into our everyday lives over the last decade, meaning that we no longer are slaves to tradition or conformity. Choice includes embracing the traditional, but also allows us to explore new methods of celebrating life and indeed death, with an eye on individualism and autonomy. In many instances the fusion of older traditional ceremonial features with more contemporary thoughts creates a wonderful experience for everyone involved.
I am available to speak to you on all ceremonies, to mark those watershed moments in childhood, adulthood and end of life. I invite you to discuss your vision with me, and I am confident that Between Ourselves, we can create a very special moment for you.