Stunning Yorkshire Weddings and Civil Partnerships
The Elegant Celebrant – at YOUR service for unique Yorkshire weddings
Your ceremony is a moment which acknowledges a turning point in your lives – a choice to set off on a journey together with the experiences of the past to guide you into the future.
Where will you choose your venue to be – your private home, a park or garden, on the beach, in an historic building, an art gallery or your favourite roof top restaurant or lovely local deli….?
When will you choose it to happen – sunrise, sunset, daytime, night time….?
With whom will you choose to celebrate – close family and friends , a large group, a small group, family only, in fancy dress, with a colour theme….?
Three Cheers for our happy couple!
Yorkshire Wedding Symbolic extras which are freely included might be…
♡ The Unity Sand Ceremony
♡ The Wine Ceremony
♡ The Love Letter Ceremony
♡ The Unity Candle Ceremony
♡ The Hand Fasting Ceremony
♡ The Broom Jumping Ceremony
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Creating Your Unique Yorkshire Wedding Ceremony
♡ Introductory phone call – 1st meeting together (via audio-visual link or in person at a mutually convenient venue)
♡ Deposit of £250 taken at time of booking to secure your date.
♡ Gathering your story, a ceremony questionnaire, suggestions and ideas for readings, poems, vows and ring promises, symbolic elements.
♡ Professional composing and scripting of your ceremony
♡ Regular reviews and revision
♡ Unlimited contact throughout the process
♡ 2nd meeting to rehearse your ceremony at your chosen venue with consultation of choreography of your ceremony and music, liaison with your photographer
♡ 3rd meeting is Your Wedding
♡ Ceremony officiated by The Elegant Celebrant with a keepsake of your unique ceremony plus your wedding certificate
The biggest day of your life is just around the corner and I know that you want to make a lifetime of memories to treasure shared with those whom you love.
2025 Yorkshire Wedding Costs
£ 750.00 (+ travel )
2026 Yorkshire Wedding Costs
£ 799.00 (+ travel )
(a flexible payment plan is available if you would prefer to pay in instalments)
Costs to be agreed prior to the ceremony
♡ Travel expenses – the first 10 miles of any return journey are complimentary – additional miles thereafter are charged at 50p per mile
(50p per mile from my home, LS29, to the venue or client)
♡ Overnight accommodation, at cost, if required
♡ Miscellaneous costs – as agreed
Getting Legally Married
For a wedding to be legally valid in the UK, legal formalities must be completed though the Registration service at your local registry office, costing between £45- £60.
Couples are required to give their Registrar notice of their Intention to Marry.
The legal part can then be booked to take place any time before The Elegant Celebrant conducts your bespoke ceremony.
The marriage at the registry office takes approximately 20 minutes and requires that you have two witnesses present under the Marriage Act.
Once you have your Marriage Certificate then you are legally married and can celebrate this wonderful event afterwards wherever and however you choose.
Yorkshire Celebrant Wedding FAQs
Can a celebrant legally marry us in the UK?
No – in England, celebrants can’t conduct legal marriages. Most couples do the legal part at a registry office, then have a personalised and joyful celebrant ceremony on their special day.
How is a celebrant-led wedding different from a registrar?
Celebrant weddings are fully personalised – you can choose your location, vows, readings, rituals, and more. It’s all about you as a couple.
Can we include religious or cultural elements?
Yes – celebrant ceremonies can include any traditions, beliefs or rituals that are meaningful to you, or none at all. It’s completely flexible and can reflect your unique heritage and culture.
How far in advance should we book a celebrant?
As early as possible! Most couples book 6–18 months ahead, especially for popular summer dates but occassionally I do have dates open so don’t hesitate to get in touch about your event no matter the date.
Do you help us write our vows?
Absolutely – I offer guidance, templates, and support to help you craft vows that reflect your love and personality.
What is the difference between a marriage and a wedding?
A marriage contains the legal wording which enables the registrar to “pronounce” that you are husband and wife, wife and wife, husband and husband and you are given a marriage certificate. Helen is then free to write a wedding ceremony of celebration for you, without restrictions or formality written all about you and your family.
How many ceremonies do you take per day?
I will only ever commit to YOUR ceremony in one day – I am exclusively yours whereas registrars often have many ceremonies to deliver on one day.
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