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I'm a modern celebrant creating magical ceremonies. ‘All You Need is Love’ and I’ll do the rest! 🤍

If you want a wedding, naming day, or vow renewal ceremony that stands out and feels truly unique for you, get in touch.

28/05/2026

You will never regret choosing to have a celebrant-led wedding ceremony, I promise!

Thank you Annaliese and Michael for your really kind words. They truly mean a lot 💕

“We wanted a celebrant led ceremony to enable us to have a handfasting ceremony which meant a lot to us. Jess was a great choice! She guided and supported us through every stage from preparation through to the day itself. Jess crafted a perfect ceremony using what she’d learnt about us and met up with us to walk us through in advance.

On the day I was so relieved to have chosen a celebrant and in particular Jess. She was so flexible and the fact that the start of the ceremony was delayed and then my little one was upset during the ceremony didn’t matter. Jess was calm and kept Michael relaxed (as much as possible) during the delay and she was flexible and happy to wait when we needed a brief pause during the ceremony to calm my 1 year old.

We had the ceremony recorded and I’m so pleased we did. I love listening back to Jess and our vows.”

20/05/2026

💍Would you hide your wedding rings before your ceremony? 💍

Katie and Phil did and it was such a fun part of their ceremony! Before guests arrived, the lovely staff at Holmes Mill got out their gaffer tape and attached Katie and Phil’s ring boxes underneath two random seats.

When the moment arrived for the ring exchange we asked guests to check under their chairs, before the best man retrieved the rings and handed them to Phil and Katie’s daughters, who then took part in the ring exchange.

Adding fun elements like this to your wedding ceremony can really lighten the mood, get everyone laughing, and involve your guests in your day.

I’m always open to adding little surprises in your ceremony!

13/05/2026

I can’t believe my own wedding is five years ago this September! In some ways it feels like five minutes ago, and in other ways it feels like a lifetime ago.

I planned our wedding during the pandemic (we booked our venue just before we headed into the first lockdown) and we were lucky that most of the day was unaffected by COVID by the time we married in September ‘21.

There were so many bits of the day I loved, but I still have a sense of being stressed out by a lot of it as I was a new mum, and I’m a bit of a control freak too!

Here’s a few of the lessons I learned as I’ve reflected back on my wedding day.

- Worry less about whether everyone else is having a good time. Just try and enjoy the moment yourself.
- Hire professional childcare if you have small kids. I worried too much about whether our son was OK, and whether I was putting on the relatives looking after him.
- Give yourself bags of time to get ready! Especially if you have a lot of kids in your wedding party. Being late stressed me out so much as I am ALWAYS early!
- Remember to eat! I woke up starving the next day with a raging hangover 😂
- The day will not go exactly as planned, and you just have to let that go.
- Hire a videographer. My biggest regret as the day goes so fast and you wish you could watch it all back.
- Hire a celebrant for your ceremony. It really takes the pressure off!

I wouldn’t change any of my lovely suppliers:

06/05/2026

🌸CONNECTIONS🌸

Having a celebrant lead your wedding ceremony is already an amazing choice as it allows you to have a ceremony that truly reflects you, but it makes a difference to your day in ways you may not even think about.

I really feel like my celebrant superpower is being able to make connections with people, and make all those moments in between the actual reading of the ceremony feel so much easier, and more natural.

I am a talker by nature and I love those moments before the ceremony when I can chat to your relatives, make sure everyone is sitting in the right seats, keep the bride or groom waiting at the end of the aisle calm, or join in with a bit of banter before the ceremony starts.

Having a celebrant there who understands you and your family dynamics, your humour, and your nerves, can make all the difference to the enjoyment of your day.

It also means your guests feel like the ceremony is being conducted by a friend, rather than an officiant.

Don’t get me wrong, I take your ceremony very seriously, but I also make room for laughter, tears, and all the bits in between that make your day extra special.

Contact me if you would like to have a no-obligation chat about having me as your celebrant.

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26/04/2026

I’m always incredibly grateful for kind words like this. Thank you .29 and Adam. I loved being your celebrant! 💕

24/04/2026

Whenever I work with couples who decide to write their own vows, I give them these seven questions to think about as a starting point.

Writing vows doesn’t have to be something you dread, or overthink. If you can think of just one sentence to answer these seven questions, you’re well on your way to writing great vows.

It’s also really important to remember that you are writing your vows for the person stood next to you, not for anyone else in the room, so write them as if you are talking to your partner.

I offer help and advice to all my couples (if they need it) when they are writing their vows. It can be nerve-wracking putting your words down on paper for everyone to hear, but it’s a beautiful part of the ceremony if you do!

21/04/2026

💛Annaliese & Michael💛

Annaliese and Michael were surrounded by loved ones as they said their ‘I dos’ at Browsholme Hall. Their hopes for an outdoor ceremony may have been dashed thanks to April showers, but Tithe Barn looked so beautiful for their intimate ceremony.

We told their story of meeting, travelling the world together, and welcoming their daughter, with all the little details in between.

Annaliese and Michael chose to include a handfasting ritual in their ceremony as they wanted to represent their spirituality and they picked cords that were symbolic of the elements they hold the most dear in their marriage.

Their young daughter was a little overwhelmed by the day, but we took time to pause and take a few deep breaths during the ceremony so that Annaliese and Michael could relax and enjoy it.

It was also lovely to be entertained by the very talented on violin during the ceremony, and work with Hannah for the first time.

Congratulations and Michael. Thanks for choosing me as your celebrant! ✨

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19/04/2026

👶🏼KIDS & WEDDING CEREMONIES👶🏼

OK, I’m going to be really honest here, kids and wedding ceremonies are not the best combo!

No child is thrilled at the thought of having to sit still and be quiet for more than five minutes, they are often overwhelmed by the number of people in the room, tired from a long morning of preparations…. I could go on, but you get the gist!

The good news is that having a celebrant lead your ceremony takes away that extra layer of worry about your kids being impeccably behaved during your wedding ceremony.

It’s not unusual for young children belonging to the bride or groom to spend the ceremony hanging off their parents, interrupting the ceremony to announce they need the toilet, or simply crying because it’s all too much! And if that happens it’s completely fine.

We can pause proceedings if you need to take a moment to comfort your child, or have a relative take them out of the room briefly. Children can participate as much or as little as you want them to, and you should never feel stressed or awkward about their behaviour on your big day.

Trust me, I have pretty much seen it all when it comes to kids at weddings and nothing phases me. I’m also a mum of two young boys, so I’m used to chaos! The most important thing is that you relax and enjoy your ceremony.

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16/01/2026

Do I use AI to write my ceremonies?

No!

How about my fellow celebrants? I’d love to know your thoughts on this.

I’m not going to let AI do a part of the job that I love’

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