Wedding Celebrant · West Yorkshire
A relaxed, personal ceremony that reflects who you are and what matters most.
Based in West Yorkshire · Happy to travel
Your ceremony should feel like the best part of your wedding day, the moment your whole day is built around.
As your wedding celebrant, I'll write and deliver a completely bespoke ceremony, crafted from scratch, centred around you, and delivered with warmth, confidence and just the right amount of fun.
Whether your vision is champagne elegance, a festival-style wedding at sunset, or something wonderfully in between, your ceremony sets the tone for the whole day, and I'll make sure it starts exactly right.
From your entrance to your vows and that all-important "I do", I'll guide you through every moment, so you feel at ease, excited and totally present.
Your love story deserves more than a template.
"Funny, heartfelt and completely 'us' — we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony."Clark and Valentina, Yeadon Town Hall, 21st February 2026
You want a ceremony that feels natural, and anything but forgettable.
You care about your guests actually enjoying it.
You love the idea of a ceremony built around your story.
You want laughter, maybe a few happy tears, and a moment that genuinely means something.
"I've always been passionate about storytelling, and what better story to tell than two people choosing to spend their lives together?"Elaine Hankinson, Wedding Celebrant
I'm a Yorkshire-based celebrant creating ceremonies that feel relaxed, personal and genuinely enjoyable, not something to sit through, but something to really experience and remember.
My journey to becoming a celebrant began when my godson asked me to lead his wedding ceremony. I said yes before I knew what was involved, but as soon as I started researching, I knew I'd found my calling! I went on to complete a comprehensive, accredited training programme and haven't looked back since.
Before becoming a celebrant, I spent years working in travel and sales, roles that had me on my feet, connecting with people and confidently leading a room. From briefing aircrew to presenting in boardrooms, I've always loved bringing people together, but nothing compares to creating a wedding ceremony that feels completely "you".
When I'm not working, you'll usually find me exploring somewhere new, hiking the Yorkshire moors, in the gym, or dancing at gigs and festivals. I believe in keeping things fun, relaxed and full of life, and that's exactly the energy I bring to your wedding day.
I'm based in West Yorkshire, but your wedding doesn't have to be. I cover the north of England and beyond, from village halls to vineyards, local landmarks to far-flung destinations. My first wedding was in a theatre; my next will be overlooking Dubrovnik Old Town! Wherever you're celebrating, I'll be there.
(Check back in June for the Croatia photos!)
FAQs
A wedding celebrant is a trained, accredited professional who writes and leads your wedding ceremony. Unlike a registrar, a celebrant works entirely around you, getting to know your story, your relationship and your personalities, and crafts a ceremony that is completely bespoke. There are no scripts pulled from a drawer, no one-size-fits-all readings. Just a ceremony that sounds, feels and means exactly what it should.
You don't have to have one, but if you want a ceremony that genuinely reflects who you are, a celebrant is the best way to get it. Many couples find that the ceremony is the part of the day they remember most vividly, and a celebrant ensures it's worth remembering.
The biggest benefit is freedom. You choose the venue, the structure, the tone, the words, the music, the rituals, all of it. A celebrant will guide you through the process, but every decision stays with you. Guests often say a celebrant-led ceremony is the warmest, most engaging they've ever attended.
A registrar is a local authority official whose primary role is to legally register your marriage. The ceremony itself tends to follow a set format with limited scope for personalisation. A celebrant is focused entirely on creating a meaningful, memorable experience for you and your guests, with complete creative freedom.
This depends on where in the UK you're getting married. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, ceremonies conducted by an independent or humanist celebrant are fully legally recognised. In England and Wales, the law currently works differently. A celebrant-led ceremony is not in itself legally binding, which means you'll need a separate appointment with a registrar. This is commonly known as a "2+2", a quick, low-key register office appointment, usually with just two witnesses, followed by your full celebrant ceremony with all your guests.
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If you're looking for a ceremony that feels thoughtful, relaxed and unmistakably you, I'd love to hear about your plans.
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