Wedding Celebrants in Ilkeston

This fee ensures the following;
You will have a fantastic, modern ceremony shaped around the two of you
Your ceremony will be written just for you -no templates or re-used scripts
You will receive a beautiful commemorative wedding certificate to mark the occasion
You will either meet with your celebrant in person, if feasible, or via video call at some stage of the planning process, to run through the ceremony and ceremony elements
Your celebrant arrives one hour before your ceremony to get organised, to pop in and say hi, if you're getting ready on-site and to speak to all of those involved in the ceremony, ahead of the ceremony.
Your celebrant will have their own PA system and microphone for the ceremony.

Gayle

Experience:

9 years

Weddings:

100+

A complimentary, no-obligation introductory meeting (by phone, video call, or in person) to ensure I'm the right celebrant for your needs

An in-depth interview to discover your love story and vision for your special day

Ongoing communication and support throughout the process

Thoughtfully crafted, personalised ceremony scripts with drafts for your review

Support writing your personalised vows

Guidance on selecting the perfect elements for your ceremony (poems, music, hymns)​

Wedding rehearsal (if required)

Delivery of your ceremony with warmth and professionalism

Sophie

Experience:

1 year

Weddings:

0-10

As a professional, independent civil celebrant I work with couples to create and deliver beautifully bespoke ceremonies and wedding rituals. I will meet with my clients as many times as is required before the big day and my service includes as many drafts of the wedding script as is needed to ensure that it is perfect and meets the couples wishes and desires for their special day. My service also includes a rehearsal before the event if this is required, although I am also happy to perform without the rehearsal if this is what the couples wish. Its YOUR day and it needs to be done YOUR way!

Louise

Experience:

2 years

Weddings:

0-10

My fee includes meeting with you both to plan your ceremony, writing and delivering the ceremony, and giving you a pdf keepsake copy after the ceremony, when you have some photos to share. If a rehearsal is required, that is also included in the fee.

Louise

Experience:

5 years

Weddings:

10+

I have a free consultation to find out whether I’m in the Celebrant for you and tell you all about what I do. If you book, you will receive a booking form which, once your deposit has been received will be followed by the questionnaire to find out a little bit more about you and what you want from your wedding ceremony. When you’ve completed your questionnaire and returned it, we will set a date to get together to discuss final details and plan the ceremony. We talk about all the options, including unity ceremonies, such as handfasting, wine and sand Ceremonies etc if required, poems, personal touches etc. I’ll then write everything up and send it to you for your approval or edits. We’ll also arrange a read-through to ensure everything is accurate. If you'd prefer to receive the script in writing, this will be provided once the balance is paid, one month before the ceremony. This still allows time for any final adjustments if needed. On the day, I arrive about an hour before to prepare for the ceremony. I include a beautiful bespoke design for your commitment certificate, vow, poem booklets and keepsake script. Unity ceremonies can also be designed to coordinate. I also dress in keeping with colours and themes of your day.

Louise G

Experience:

9 years

Weddings:

50+

Fully bespoke celebration with ritual and symbolic elements as required.
Additional elements (certificates, themed and costumed packages etc.) available at additional cost.

Steve-m

Experience:

5 years

Weddings:

50+

A fully bespoke wedding ceremony in line with your wishes and including a presentation wedding script.

Tim-l

Experience:

1 year

Weddings:

50+

We'll talk, online and/or in person, as often as we need. Gradually, between us, we'll build up a plan of everything that will happen - from entrances, to music, to words, to rings, to different symbolic gestures, to where we'll all stand. I'll learn about your life and your values and write a ceremony that tells your story and guides you through making your promises to each other. You'll be in complete control and will always be able to edit or change anything... and, if you want, I can keep bits of it as a surprise for you. We'll often meet up at the venue the day before to check everything's ok. And then, of course, I'll come on the day with my best speaking voice and conduct proceedings!

Ewan

Experience:

13 years

Weddings:

100+

Cherry is an independent celebrant from Birmingham uk.

Certified by the Academy of Modern Celebrancy to deliver rock n’ roll style weddings that break a few rules.

At the heart of any ceremony is you and your story, and it’s one not hold back on!

Traditional or off the wall? Religion or pop culture? Subtle or loud & proud - your ceremony will be written and curated how you want it to be.

Want to have your dog walk you down the aisle while your favourite song is playing - easy.
Want to dress up, cosplay or masquerade - why not?
Want to have the whole room laughing one minute and crying happy tears the next? - its’ n the bag!

Kick off with a 20-minute or so consultation with Cherry to talk about your ideas, you’ll then have a longer meeting face-to-face or over Zoom/Teams or in person to start planning.

The script will be written and sent to you for amendments.

You’ll have a constant WhatsApp connection, perfect for those 2 am “I just remembered Auntie Carol wants to do a reading…” or “actually we met in 2011, not 2012” moments - allowing you to carry on your wedding planning stress-free!

The package includes an additional face-to-face meeting, and this can be at home, a pub, a coffee14 shop, wherever you feel comfortable talking about the big day.

We can also do a venue visit with a mini rehearsal if required, so you know where to stand, sit, etc. and put your mind at ease that you won’t be surprised on the day!

I’d be happy to also include a symbolic moment in the service, this could be handfasting, a sand ceremony, warming of the rings or something 100% unique and made up by you to symbolise your bond.

Other services include “Master of Ceremonies” style - introductions, hosting the speeches or an activity and welcoming you to the dancefloor for the first dance - whatever style of dance you choose. This is charged at £50 per hour when booked with a wedding.

The £795 package includes travel up to 65 miles from Birmingham for the service and any meetings. Additional miles can be arranged - I’m flexible!

A 100% judgment free zone - let’s celebrate you & your love!

Cherry

Experience:

1 year

Weddings:

0-10

Like most celebrants, I provide a bespoke service, tailoring your requirements into the ceremony for you.
I like to think what makes me different is my ability to induce a smile or a tear, to invoke a laugh or a gasp, and bring something that makes your service quite unique.
Most people remember the wedding breakfast and party.
At your wedding, everyone will remember the service.

Stuart

Experience:

5 years

Weddings:

25+

Your celebration should tell your story with warmth, authenticity, and maybe a few delightful surprises that no one saw coming. Here's what's included when you choose me as your celebrant:

Getting to Know You Phase:

- Initial consultation (in-person or video call) to discuss your vision, story, and preferences
- Follow-up planning sessions to craft your personalised ceremony
- Guidance on ceremony structure, timing, and any special elements you'd like to include
- Assistance with vow writing (if desired) and ceremony readings selection

Your Personalised Ceremony:

- Completely bespoke ceremony script written specifically for you
- Integration of cultural traditions, family customs, or personal touches
- Coordination of any special ceremony elements (handfasting, ring warming, etc.)
- Professional ceremony delivery with warmth, confidence, and just the right touch of personality

Pre- ceremony Support:

- Communication with your ceremony planner/venue to ensure seamless timing
- Backup plans for outdoor ceremonies
- Guidance on ceremony logistics and guest involvement

On the day of your ceremony:

- Arrival well before ceremony time to coordinate final details
- Professional ceremony presentation
- Calm, confident management of any unexpected moments
- Post-ceremony congratulations and coordination with your photographer

After the Celebration:

- A beautiful keepsake copy of your personalised ceremony script
- Available for any follow-up questions or memories you'd like to share

Throughout the entire process, you get me - your dedicated celebrant who's genuinely invested in making your ceremony as unique and memorable as your love story.

Kirsten

Experience:

3 years

Weddings:

10+

A complimentary, no-obligation introductory meeting (by phone, video call, or in person) to ensure I'm the right celebrant for your needs

Ongoing communication and support throughout the process

Thoughtfully crafted, personalised ceremony scripts with drafts for your review

Support writing your personalised vows

Guidance on selecting the perfect elements for your ceremony (poems, music, hymns)​

Wedding rehearsal (if required)

Delivery of your ceremony with warmth and professionalism

Sophie

Experience:

1 year

Weddings:

0-10

Having a celebrant allows you to personalise your vow renewal ceremony, so every single one is entirely different and devised with you in mind - it tells your story and shares highlights of your marriage together. You can include loved ones, fully immerse your guests in the ceremony and incorporate a range of symbolic elements to make sure it reflects your personalities and what is important to you. With me, I’ll have worked closely with you in the months leading up to the event to make sure it is ‘just so’ and you will have somebody who genuinely cares about you leading your vow renewal ceremony.

So, how does my process work? Following an initial introduction call and booking, I will email you several documents to help prepare you for the planning process - these include questions to consider for your ceremony, inspirational ideas and a sample of favourite readings.

A few months before your ceremony date, we will meet (preferably) in person, allowing me to find out all about you and your journey together. We will also discuss the finer details of your big day and how you want your ceremony to look.

Following this planning meeting, I will then draft your script and send to you for approval. It is really important to me that you are happy with your ceremony script; once you've read through this first draft, you can make suggestions of changes and amendments which I will happily edit so everything is 'just so.'

A few days before your ceremony date, we will have a catch up call to iron out any final details, ask/answer questions and I can talk you through the ceremony, easing any early nerves!

On the day, I will arrive with plenty of time to help prepare and - having delivered a beautifully heartfelt and personalised ceremony - I will leave you with a special keepsake script.

Lisa I

Experience:

2 years

Weddings:

10+

We'll talk, online and/or in person, as often as we need. Gradually, between us, we'll build up a plan of everything that will happen - from entrances, to music, to words, to rings, to different symbolic gestures, to where we'll all stand. I'll learn about your life and your values and write a ceremony that tells your story and guides you through making your promises to each other. You'll be in complete control and will always be able to edit or change anything... and, if you want, I can keep bits of it as a surprise for you. We'll often meet up at the venue the day before to check everything's ok. And then, of course, I'll come on the day with my best speaking voice and conduct proceedings!

Ewan

Experience:

13 years

Weddings:

100+

Cherry is an independent celebrant from Birmingham uk.

Certified by the Academy of Modern Celebrancy to deliver rock n’ roll style weddings that break a few rules.

At the heart of any ceremony is you and your story, and it’s one not hold back on!

Traditional or off the wall? Religion or pop culture? Subtle or loud & proud - your ceremony will be written and curated how you want it to be.

Want to have your dog walk you down the aisle while your favourite song is playing - easy.
Want to dress up, cosplay or masquerade - why not?
Want to have the whole room laughing one minute and crying happy tears the next? - its’ n the bag!

Kick off with a 20-minute or so consultation with Cherry to talk about your ideas, you’ll then have a longer meeting face-to-face or over Zoom/Teams or in person to start planning.

The script will be written and sent to you for amendments.

You’ll have a constant WhatsApp connection, perfect for those 2 am “I just remembered Auntie Carol wants to do a reading…” or “actually we met in 2011, not 2012” moments - allowing you to carry on your wedding planning stress-free!

The package includes an additional face-to-face meeting, and this can be at home, a pub, a coffee14 shop, wherever you feel comfortable talking about the big day.

We can also do a venue visit with a mini rehearsal if required, so you know where to stand, sit, etc. and put your mind at ease that you won’t be surprised on the day!

I’d be happy to also include a symbolic moment in the service, this could be handfasting, a sand ceremony, warming of the rings or something 100% unique and made up by you to symbolise your bond.

Other services include “Master of Ceremonies” style - introductions, hosting the speeches or an activity and welcoming you to the dancefloor for the first dance - whatever style of dance you choose. This is charged at £50 per hour when booked with a wedding.

The £795 package includes travel up to 65 miles from Birmingham for the service and any meetings. Additional miles can be arranged - I’m flexible!

A 100% judgment free zone - let’s celebrate you & your love!

Cherry

Experience:

1 year

Weddings:

0-10

Like most celebrants, I provide a bespoke service, tailoring your requirements into the ceremony for you.
I like to think what makes me different is my ability to induce a smile or a tear, to invoke a laugh or a gasp, and bring something that makes your service quite unique.
Most people remember the wedding breakfast and party.
At your wedding, everyone will remember the service.

Stuart

Experience:

5 years

Weddings:

25+

Exclusively available for midweek weddings, the Essentials Package offers a simpler wedding ceremony for couples who are looking for something effortless and uncomplicated for the big day. The ceremony will include vows, a ring exchange and a certificate signing plus there is space for up to three readings or poems from your guests.

Rebecca

Experience:

7 years

Weddings:

100+

Everything to make your ceremony and wedding day extra special.

Roger D.G.

Experience:

25 years

Weddings:

100+

Fully bespoke celebration with ritual and symbolic elements as required.
Additional elements (certificates, themed and costumed packages etc.) available at additional cost.

Steve-m

Experience:

5 years

Weddings:

50+