Testimonials for Vivienne Donnithorne

We wanted to drop you a line to say a heartfelt “THANK YOU” for conducting such a beautiful ceremony. From meeting you at your home, all the way through to the (comedic) rehearsal and the amazing day itself, we really felt like you “got us” from the very beginning, which made it so easy to relax and enjoy the experience. We wouldn’t change a single thing – it was such a wonderful day’. Having the ceremony outside, in such a wonderful location, with such personalised words, made it something we shall remember forever. Thank you for your time and thought. We will treasure it forever and can’t thank you enough.

Lots of love and best wishes, Jenny and Jamie
Wedding Ceremony at Gildings Farm, Newdigate

Dearest Vivienne, we are writing to thank you for conducting such a beautiful, unique service for us. Your words and the way the service was conducted were perfect for us. We are so pleased that we chose to take this route and have had so many compliments about it. It was so nice to meet you, you are a fantastic lady and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

With love, Peter and Melanie Gordon xxx
Wedding Ceremony at Wildwood Golf & Country Club, Alfold

Thank you so much for the lovely ceremony that you gave William on his naming day. We really felt it was so special and so in keeping with what we feel is important in life.....family, friends, love, friendship.

Liz & Ric parents of William

Dearest Vivienne - Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you so much for all your help and consideration in arranging last Saturday’s ceremony. We loved every minute and we’ve received so many calls, letters and texts saying how much pleasure it gave them too. A million thanks. With our love,

Dave and Juliet x
Wedding Ceremony ‘at home’ in Dorking

So many friends have told us how much they enjoyed the day and how thrilled they were to be part of such a fabulous celebration.Much of that was down to you, so a huge thank you!

Jo & Paul parents of Zeke

It was perfect, inspired and just as we had hoped for. Your advice and guidance along the way supported us and encouraged us to be true to ourselves.

Your warm and vibrant presence calmed our nerves on the day.

Joanne and Ijaz
Wedding Ceremony at Burchatt’s Farm Barn, Surrey

You provided an overall design which you knew would work, yet flexibly incorporated our ideas and requirements. You choreographed the event, trained us in the (essential) rehearsal and encouraged us on the day. Most important of all you conducted the ceremony in a way which made it profound, celebratory, emotionally powerful and….. just as we wanted - intensely personal and very much us.

Su and Jeremy
Wedding Ceremony at St Stephen’s Club, Queen Anne’s Gate, St James’ Park, London SW1

Renewal of Vows Ceremony

The invitation read: "We have decided to reaffirm our marriage in more flamboyant style than the original event. We have planned a drinks reception, after which there will be a short ceremony, then lunch. The food alone should be worth coming for…. We want you to enjoy yourselves!"

Dear Vivienne - Our day was as wonderful, no, even better than we could have imagined. Our ceremony - and it always was OURS - was beautiful - it enabled us to publicly declare our love in the way we wanted, with our children and surrounded by our friends. Thank you so much for enabling us to find how we wanted it to be. It always seemed a loss that we have no good memories of our original wedding, but we have those now… a wonderful experience we shall treasure.

With many thanks

John & Sylvia Reynolds
Renewal of Vows Ceremony at Alexander House Hotel, Turners Hill, West Sussex

Should all of this strike a chord, then why not give me a call or email me:

Vivienne C Donnithorne
Tel: 01371 811428

Many thanks for celebrating Felicity's naming for us. It was wonderful that you were able to lead this occasion as you have the previous two. Your words were very apt and everyone I have spoken to said they enjoyed the cermony.

Fiona and Mike parents of Felicity

Dear Vivienne - Thank you for making our day so special and unique… the most talked about wedding for a long time and plenty of humanist converts in the making. So many weeping women is a very good sign! We would do it all again… Do you do vow renewals too? Craig.

What can I say? The happiest day of my life – thank you very much. Photos will follow! Annie.

Love Craig and Annie xx
Wedding Ceremony at Juniper Hall, Dorking

Thank you very much for such a wonderful service for Imogen's naming and welcoming. It was all so very perfect and your words were so fitting.

Shona & Rupert parents of Imogen

Your service was beautiful, it was perfect and so much fun and we have received so many compliments on your behalf. We are so glad you stayed on for the reception and hog roast – although we didn’t see you on the bouncy castle!

Nicole and Joel
Wedding Ceremony 'at home', Cranleigh, Surrey

Dear Vivienne - We’ve finally got some peace after a very hectic week, to write and thank you for a lovely marriage ceremony last Saturday. So many people commented on how wonderful it was and we felt very happy and comfortable with the whole day. Everything worked out perfectly and it simply wouldn’t have happened without the love and meticulous attention to detail that you put into it.

Best wishes and thanks again.

Sandra and Jerry xx
Wedding Ceremony at Halliford Mere Lakes & Pavilion, Shepperton