Hi, my name is Peter Thorne or called The Hearts and Souls Celebrant .
I am based in Gloucestershire and I am an Independent Civil Celebrant who takes pride in writing and delivering bespoke Wedding Ceremonies.and Funeral Services which catering for all beliefs.
Although I live in South Gloucestershire, my services reach beyond my locality. I have led wedding ceremonies and funeral services across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Bristol, Bath and right across the South West and South Wales, creating wedding ceremonies, renewal of vows, funerals (including Military and Scottish themed) celebrations of life, renewal of vows and many more.
Contemporary in style and outlook, I write and lead ceremonies and services that are traditionally inspired and that are personal, meaningful, and about you as a couple or your loved one. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a funeral, a military or Scottish ceremony, I’ll guide you every step of the way to craft an occasion that truly reflects your values, beliefs, and personalities. I work with you from day one to make it the ceremony or service that reflects your values, beliefs and your personalities and then deliver that to you on the day.
About Me
My name is Peter Thorne and I live in the town of Lydney, Gloucestershire where I was born and have now returned after 40 years. Lydney is bordered by the Forest of Dean to the north and the River Severn to the south and within easy reach of the M4/M5 and surrounding areas.
My background was the Armed Forces as a mechanical engineer. When I left the forces, I settled in the North East of Scotland where I worked in the oil trade, then I ran my own business in the security sector.
I held many meetings and have done a little acting, as well as speaking at educational seminars and conferences, so I am well versed in public speaking.
Why Celebrancy?
I am now retired and wish to give something back using my life experiences and choices which stand me in good stead for my role as an Independent Civil Celebrant.
As a forces veteran I have an Army Uniform and because of my Scottish connections and also have a Kilt outfit, both of which I would be happy to wear for a forces or Scottish themed wedding ceremony or Funeral service.
I am also an Alternative Ordained Minister of the ULCA so can carry out fully religious services and ceremonies if that is the wish of the families.
I have conducted services over a wide area in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Bristol & Bath, Wiltshire, Somerset & South Wales over the last few years.
Peter was our celebrant at our wedding and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He made us feel so at ease and turned our memories into a beautiful ceremony with an added touch of his charisma and sense of humour. All of guests loved him too! He his own set up for the day and causes no extra stress, instead adding a calming presence!
George & Chloe Turner
Wedding Ceremony Review
We chose Pete at Heart and Souls to do our ceremony on 29/11/24. He offers a bespoke (and very competitively priced) service. Pete is a total professional and thinks of everything to make your ceremony as special as it can be. He has a gift for knowing how to inject the right amount of humour that will have everyone in the room smiling! The personal touches that he applies make all the difference and we couldn’t be happier with how our ceremony turned out. Many thanks for the memories!
Naomi Gittens
Wedding Ceremony Review
Would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding celebrant! Peter was our wedding celebrant for our special day & was absolutely brilliant! We asked Peter fairly late on in our wedding prep journey, but nothing phased him and he was only too happy to help us out & was just perfect. A real gentle giant who delivered our service & made us both feel special, calm and loved! Huge thank you to Peter for helping make our day so amazing !!
Henry Nicholls
Wedding Ceremony Review
We were so lucky to have Peter as our wedding celebrant! From the very first meeting, he made us feel completely at ease and took the time to really get to know us as a couple. His advice and support were invaluable, especially when we hit a few bumps with our venue. Peter’s sense of humor and calm nature helped keep everything on track and made the whole process so much more enjoyable. On the day itself, he was absolutely incredible. The ceremony was heartfelt, personal, and filled with laughter, exactly what we wanted. So many of our guests commented on how wonderful he was and how perfectly he captured “us.” We can’t thank Peter enough for making our wedding day so special. Highly, highly recommend!
