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Rock The Vows

Get creative because it’s

your wedding, your way!

Cumbria, UK wide

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Quick Glance:

Name: Dave
Based: Cumbria
Covers: The UK

Intro:

Hello, I’m Dave.

I’m not your average Wedding Celebrant!

Based up in Carlisle, Cumbria. I’m alternative, tattooed, pierced and have a love for all things Rock and Metal.

Whether it’s a festival, your favourite music venue or the top of a mountain, I’m your man. Get creative because this is your wedding, your way and we will make it one hell of a day!

I can’t wait to be part of your amazing story.

Stalk me:

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