James Amos - Celebrant

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James Amos - Celebrant

Hello! I'm a Civil Celebrant based in South Wales but able to travel nationally and internationally. I craft bespoke ceremonies tailored to each ocassion.

About me

While the ceremony is all about you, or your loved one, it is important that you feel confident in your choice of person to lead your very special ceremony. I’m James and I'm originally from Yorkshire, though now live in Pontypridd with my family. As well as working as a Civil Celebrant I am a therapist, working in a practice in Barry. I can also be heard frequently on radio stations across the UK, including BBC Radio Wales, broadcasting 'Traffic and Travel' news. Before becoming a celebrant I worked as a teacher of Drama and English in schools in England and Wales. I will use the skills I have gained in my time as a therapist, broadcaster and teacher to work with you to create and present a unique ceremony which reflects the life of your loved one.

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About my training

I trained with Civil Ceremonies Ltd., rated as an Ofsted Outstanding training provider and gained the NOCN Level Three Diploma (Equivalent to an A-Level) in Funeral Celebrancy and a second in Couples and Naming Ceremonies. This means that:

I have achieved the UK’s highest possible qualification in Celebrancy

I have been rigorously assessed for my skill and suitability as a Celebrant

I am able to create and deliver an appropriate and unique ceremony with sensitivity and empathy - making sure that your ceremony is perfect for you. You can have every confidence in my ability to create and deliver the ceremony you are arranging

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Why Choose a Civil Ceremony? Every ceremony that I create is exactly as you want it to be. I will work closely with you to create the perfect ceremony to celebrate your love, your child or your loved one. Each ceremony is tailored to you, there is no copy and paste, or one size fits all. As we work together I will help and guide you so together, we can create the ceremony that you want. Whatever ceremony wea re putting together I will take time to get to know you, or your loved one, to be able to create the ceremony your way. The ceremony may include readings, music, poetry and photographs. Religious or spiritual elements, such as prayers and hymns, can be included, or the ceremony can be entirely non-religious.

26/08/2025

I am very proud to be a Civil Celebrant... to work with people in some of their hardest, and some of their happiest days!

As a celebrant I am a member of the AOIC, The Association of Independent Celebrants the longest standing celebrant association in the UK.

As an organisation, they are leading the way in modern celebrancy.

As a celebrant, they offer me support to be the best celebrant that I can be, making sure that my knowledge remains up to date and that I can offer the best service to you possible.

For you, they can offer peace of mind - I am insured through them, hold a DBS check, and they are my governing body - so any complaints or praise can be sent to them, and they hold all their members to the highest standard of safe, ethical practice.

One of the ways they do this is to highlight outstanding practice in the field of celebrancy. So every year, they hold a period of recognition for celebrants, the AOIC Awards - recognising outstanding practice in the field of modern celebrancy.

If we have worked together over this past year (since August last year), and you would like to let other people know, then you can put forward a nomination using the link below. It is a quick, simple form and it would mean the world.

Thank you!

https://independentcelebrants.com/aoic-celebrant-awards/

02/07/2025

❤️ This has made my day today! I am so very fortunate to spend my working life hearing stories about peoples lives, or the story of couples and how they came together.
It never fails to amaze me that although we are all born, and we all die, no two lives are ever the same.

This is such a lovely tribute to a gentleman still going strong at 106 years young. In the article he tells us the secret to long life… taking things as they come and learning to adjust… and custard! Wise words indeed.

"That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard."
https://bbc.in/3TRRGng

01/07/2025

Well... I've just been told I've been nominated for the Welsh National Wedding Awards, which is very exciting news... Thank you!

It is very important to get the word out about what we as celebrants do, leading wedding celebration ceremonies that are personal and special for the couple - there's no copy and paste here!

If I've been lucky enough to be a part of your special day over this last year (from September '24 onwards!) and you feel you would like to offer some feedback... (and a vote!) it would mean the world if you could head across to https://www.welshnationalweddingawards.co.uk/vote and fill in the form!

Thank you, as always, for your support. It means the world!

24/06/2025

Even though a little overcast this morning, I had to take some pictures of the beautiful surroundings at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium. It’s always a pleasure to lead ceremonies there, they take such care of the grounds, and of the families who have ceremonies there. Lovely to see the wildlife and the ducks out on the pond too!

15/06/2025

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08/06/2025

Wonderful photos The Wedding Guys!
Such a privilige to lead this ceremony on Friday!!

06/06/2025

Such a privilege to lead the perfect ceremony for Jade and Jacob today at Fairyhill in the Gower.

Great to work with The Wedding Guys and the talented musical duo, You Me Forever !

A wonderful couple, a beautiful venue, and fantastic weather! What a wonderful day!

04/05/2025

May the 4th be with you!

20/04/2025

16/04/2025

Saw this on a friend’s wall and just had to share… A thought for the day? I’m looking forward to leading the weddings I have the privilige of leading this year… can’t wait!

20/03/2025

Earlier on today I was leading a ceremony at Llwydcoed and, once we were done, I had to take a pause to look out across the beautiful scenery.

Address

Pontypridd

Telephone

+447960800767

Website

http://www.southwalescelebrant.co.uk/

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