Terms & Conditions
Monika Strell trading as all.the.ceremonies.of.the.north
1. Introduction
1.1 These Terms & Conditions (“Agreement”) govern all ceremony services provided by Monika Strell trading as all.the.ceremonies.of.the.north (“the Celebrant”).
1.2 By paying the booking fee or confirming your booking in writing, you accept these Terms & Conditions.
1.3 The Celebrant works collaboratively with the couple (“You”) to create a personal and meaningful ceremony experience.
2. Nature of the Ceremony: Legal or Symbolic
2.1 The Celebrant offers either legal wedding ceremonies or symbolic (non-legal) ceremonies, depending on your wishes.
Legal Weddings
2.2 If you choose a legal wedding, it is entirely your responsibility to comply with all rules and deadlines set by National Records of Scotland (NRS). This includes, but is not limited to:
submitting Marriage Notice forms (M10),
providing all required supporting documents,
paying statutory fees,
meeting all NRS timelines.
2.3 It is also your full responsibility to collect the Marriage Schedule from the registry office before the ceremony and ensure that it is physically present at the ceremony on the day. The Celebrant cannot legally marry you without the Marriage Schedule, and no refund will be issued if the ceremony cannot proceed due to missing or incorrect legal documentation.
2.4 If applicable, you are responsible for obtaining a Marriage Visitor Visa or any other immigration documentation required for your legal marriage in Scotland.
Symbolic Weddings
2.5 For symbolic (non-legal) ceremonies, no legal paperwork is required.
3. Booking Fee & Payments
3.1 A £100 non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your date.
3.2 The booking fee will be deducted from the final balance.
3.3 The remaining balance is payable no later than 4 weeks (30 days) before your ceremony date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.4 Failure to pay the remaining balance by the deadline may result in cancellation of the booking.
4. Your Right to Cancel (Statutory 14-Day Cooling-Off Period)
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period expires 14 days after the contract is agreed.
To exercise this right, you must notify:
Monika Strell trading as all.the.ceremonies.of.the.north
Email: alltheceremoniesofthenorth@gmail.com or allthecoloursofthenorth@gmail.com
Postal address: Sonas Beag, Torbreck, Lochinver, IV27 4JB
…via a clear written statement (such as an email or letter sent by post).
To meet the deadline, it is enough to send your cancellation notice before the 14 days expire.
Refunds during the 14-day period
If you cancel within 14 days, any booking fee already paid will be refunded in full.
5. Cancellation After the 14-Day Cooling-Off Period
5.1 Cancellations must be made in writing.
5.2 After the 14-day period, the £100 booking fee is non-refundable.
5.3 If you cancel less than 12 weeks before the ceremony date, 50% of the remaining balance (after the booking fee) becomes payable.
5.4 If you cancel less than 8 weeks before the ceremony date, 75% of the remaining balance becomes payable.
5.5 If you cancel less than 4 weeks before the ceremony date, the full remaining balance becomes payable.
5.6 In exceptional circumstances, and entirely at the Celebrant’s sole discretion, the Celebrant may choose to waive or reduce any of the above cancellation charges. No such waiver shall constitute a precedent for future cases.
6. Cancellation by the Celebrant
6.1 In the very unlikely event that the Celebrant must cancel (e.g., illness or emergency), they will make every effort to arrange a suitable and qualified replacement celebrant.
6.2 If no replacement is available, a full refund of all monies paid to the celebrant will be issued.
6.3 The Celebrant is not responsible for any additional costs resulting from such cancellation.
7. Rehearsals
7.1 Rehearsals are not included in the standard ceremony fee, but can be arranged upon request.
7.2 Rehearsals will be priced individually; a tailor-made quote will be provided based on your location, timing, and specific requirements.
8. Travel & Additional Costs
8.1 Travel and accommodation are usually included in the quoted ceremony fee.
8.2 In exceptional circumstances, or if key details change — such as the ceremony location, time, access requirements, or the need for a longer or more challenging hike than originally agreed — the Celebrant reserves the right to provide an updated quote for any additional costs incurred.
8.3 Any such amendment relates only to the additional costs and does not alter or invalidate the standard Terms & Conditions.
9. On-the-Day Requirements
9.1 The Celebrant will arrive in good time and conduct the ceremony as agreed.
9.2 You are responsible for ensuring the venue is safe, accessible, and ready for guests and the Celebrant.
9.3 It is your responsibility to confirm with the venue that the use of any specific ceremony elements — such as candles, open flames, smoke, confetti, sand, water, or other symbolic ritual materials — is permitted.
This permission must be obtained in writing and shared with the Celebrant no later than 7 days before the ceremony.
The Celebrant reserves the right to remove or adapt any element if permission has not been provided.
9.4 Significant delays not caused by the Celebrant may impact the ceremony, and no refunds will be issued in such cases.
9.5 For legal weddings: the Marriage Schedule must be available on the day. If it is missing, the Celebrant cannot perform the legal marriage.
10. Intellectual Property
11.1 All ceremony scripts and related materials remain the intellectual property of the Celebrant.
11.2 You may print or share your script for personal use.
11.3 Unless you request otherwise in writing, the Celebrant may use anonymised excerpts for promotional or portfolio purposes.
11. Liability
11.1 The Celebrant’s liability is limited to the fees paid by you.
11.2 The Celebrant is not responsible for the actions or failures of venues, suppliers, guests, or third parties.
12. Privacy & Confidentiality
12.1 Personal information is collected solely to plan and deliver your ceremony.
12.2 Your data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
12.3 All personal content shared during the planning process is treated as confidential unless you grant written permission to use it.
13. Photography & Use of Images
13.1 The Celebrant reserves the right to take photographs of the venue, decorations, and general ceremony setup for promotional, portfolio, or social media purposes.
13.2 No images that identify guests or participants will be used without explicit permission.
13.3 For any photographs that show people, the Celebrant will seek written permission from the couple after the ceremony before using them for any promotional purpose.
13.4 When using images taken by a third-party photographer, the Celebrant will always credit the photographer appropriately.
13.5 The couple may withdraw consent for the use of images at any time by providing written notice, and the Celebrant will remove or cease using those images in future promotions.
14. Force Majeure
14.1 Neither party is liable for circumstances beyond their control (e.g., extreme weather, travel disruption, illness).
14.2 In such cases, both parties will make reasonable efforts to reschedule. Refunds may be offered at the Celebrant’s discretion.
15. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Scotland.
Any disputes arising from this Agreement will be handled by the Scottish courts.