Your love story, told your way, anywhere you choose
Slide 1 of 5: Sarah laughing while leading a wedding ceremony
As your celebrant, I take the time to truly get to know you, not just the headlines of your story, but all the gorgeous little details that make your relationship come alive. I'll learn how you met, what makes you laugh, your pet hates, your shared hobbies, the moments that shaped you, and the dreams you're building for your future life together.
Once I know your story, I write every single word from scratch. No templates. No borrowed scripts. Just a ceremony shaped around your personalities, your humour, your memories and the way you love each other.
We can weave in readings from the people who matter, a ritual that holds meaning for you both, music that makes the room pause, and humour exactly where humour belongs. You'll see a full draft long before the day, and nothing goes in that doesn't feel like you.
I'll be there for your rehearsal, I'll liaise with your venue and photographer on timings, and on the day itself I'll hold the whole ceremony steady, so the two of you can simply be present in it. Warm, calm, organised, and fully focused on making sure your ceremony feels effortless.
Your story deserves to be celebrated in a way that feels bright, joyful and beautifully true to you, and that's exactly what I'm here to create.
Might sound odd but in a registrar led wedding you can only have music which has zero reference to religion, it must be entirely secular. Common examples of what you are not allowed in a registrar wedding are songs such as Ordinary by Alex Warren, Halo by Beyonce, God Only Knows by the Beach Boys...the list goes on!
Did you know that a registrar can decide that they think it might rain or it might be too hot to do your ceremony outside and they have the right to move your spectacular outdoor wedding to the inside of the venue. Celebrants will either put up a brolly or apply sunscreen! I will work with your vision and make sure it happens as long as it's safe to do so!
Did you know that registrars must vet every personal vow, reading or poem before your wedding day, no spontaneity allowed under any circumstances. I will work with you on the run up to your day including the morning of the ceremony even if you really are a last minute crammer!
I will speak to your photographer and videographer before the ceremony and work with them to get the best shots of the day. Some registrars will stop them from taking close up shots and relegate them to the back of the room, others will not allow key parts of the service to be recorded. I will make sure you get what you pay for from all of your suppliers.
As long as its safe, you can have candles, dogs, doves, elephants and all sorts at a celebrant led wedding. Registrars don't allow naked flames so your twinkly gorgeous vision of your ceremony might be destroyed into a puff of smoke!
This happened to me recently with a string quartet at a gorgeous venue in Northumberland. Only one of the quartet turned up at the right time, the rest thought the ceremony was 30 minutes later. I was quite happy to wait until everyone arrived so that the bride and groom's vision could be realised. A registrar would leave due to time restrictions.
Choosing a celebrant means that you will receive exactly what you have asked for. Your ceremony will be bespoke, intentional and without daft restrictions. This is your day, your way!
“Went above and beyond to blend our cultures — We could not have asked for a better celebrant than Sarah for our wedding. From our very first conversation, she was completely invested, exceptionally professional, and kept in close contact throughout the entire planning process to ensure every single detail was spot on. She understood our vision immediately and nailed the exact vibe and atmosphere we were hoping for. As a mixed couple, it was deeply important to us to incorporate Zimbabwean culture into our ceremony. Sarah went above and beyond by spending weeks learning Shona phrases and blessings and delivered them so well that the native speakers in attendance understood her perfectly. It was an incredibly moving, authentic touch that made our day feel entirely unique and personal. The ceremony itself was beautiful and inclusive. Sarah made sure our daughters were an integral part of the service and involved our guests in a meaningful handfasting. On the day, she kept everything running seamlessly, liaising directly with our photographer and videographer with total flexibility so everyone was in sync. If you are looking for a celebrant who will take the time to craft a truly tailored ceremony and bring genuine warmth, dedication, and care to your day, we cannot recommend Sarah highly enough! — Tad, married 20 July 2026”
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