Cat Hopkins Celebrant

Cat Hopkins Celebrant I'm a fun, friendly, colourful Celebrant. I create bespoke weddings, vow renewals & naming ceremonies
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I'm a bit quirky and love bringing my fun-loving energy to celebrations. I have a European Theatre Arts degree and also run a Zumba business so I am very used to being in front of and performing to lots of people. Having this creative streak and connecting with people on a personal level enables me to weave their stories into their own ceremony.

Are you celebrating a special event with your family and friends? Is it a wedding, vow renewal, naming or renaming cerem...
02/09/2024

Are you celebrating a special event with your family and friends?
Is it a wedding, vow renewal, naming or renaming ceremony?

If so get in touch with me, Cat Hopkins Celebrant today. I create beautifully crafted and bespoke ceremonies which will be as unique as you and your celebration.

โœ‰๏ธSlide into my DMs or email [email protected] to book your FREE discovery call to find out what it's all about.

Reviews really help us small businesses!If I have been your Celebrant or you have been a guest at an event I have been t...
01/09/2024

Reviews really help us small businesses!
If I have been your Celebrant or you have been a guest at an event I have been the Celebrant for please do consider giving me a review.
Either email me, DM me or even better pop over to my Google reviews and pop a glowing review on there for the world to see ๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŒŸ

Hey, I'm Cat, a Hampshire based Independent Celebrant, most of my ceremonies are in and around Hampshire, but I am avail...
29/08/2024

Hey, I'm Cat, a Hampshire based Independent Celebrant, most of my ceremonies are in and around Hampshire, but I am available (and happy) to travel.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธTell me in the comments (roughly) where abouts you are or where you are planning on having your wedding.๐ŸŒŽ

One of the many wonderful things about Independent Celebrants is that there is so much freedom for you! It can be anywhere you want!!!

Get in contact with me today to arrange your free discovery call and get chatting about your ceremony!

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โœ‰๏ธor email: [email protected]

27/08/2024
This is a subject that comes up a lot. Let me firstly state that in England, at the time of writing, Celebrants can not ...
22/08/2024

This is a subject that comes up a lot. Let me firstly state that in England, at the time of writing, Celebrants can not currently legally marry anyone. However, there is a Marriage Law Reform going through parliament, which Celebrants are hoping will change this fact.

However, you do not need to have a Registrar on your wedding day. Let me explain, a lot of couples are now choosing to have a โ€œ2-by-2โ€ ceremony at the registry office, this means the couple and two witnesses go to the registry office for a short ceremony to do the legal part of the marriage (often referred to colloquially as the โ€œwedminโ€). Most of these couples use this as a great excuse for an extra celebration and they go out for a meal afterwards with their witnesses. This can be done anytime before or after their Celebrant-led ceremony.

Contact me today to have a chat about your ceremony.
โœ‰๏ธDM me or email [email protected]

๐ŸŒŸ Shoutout to the Amazing Wedding Photographers! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’As a Celebrant, I get to witness countless beautiful moments, but it'...
19/08/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Shoutout to the Amazing Wedding Photographers! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’

As a Celebrant, I get to witness countless beautiful moments, but it's YOU, the incredible photographers, who capture them forever! ๐Ÿ“ทโœจ

Thank you for freezing those fleeting glances, joyful tears, and all the magic in between. Without you, these memories wouldn't be the timeless treasures they are! ๐Ÿฅ‚โค๏ธ

Hereโ€™s to more picture-perfect moments together! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŽ‰

If you are a wedding photographer say "hi" in the comments and let's connect.

These pictures are from the amazing Anna Chalk Photography who creates some wonderful masterpieces.

"What is a Celebrant?" If I had a pound for every time I hear that!Basically we are the magical fairies that allow you t...
15/08/2024

"What is a Celebrant?" If I had a pound for every time I hear that!

Basically we are the magical fairies that allow you to have the day of your dreams no matter what it may look like.
You may be wanting a traditional style wedding, but at a venue that isn't licenced.
Or you may be wanting a totally quirky themed ceremony.
Orr one with loads of unique special moments like surprise ring bearers or whole group sing-along.
Or if that's not your bag, how about a group shot?

Whatever your vision, get in touch with your fave Celebrant (which is me by the way) and get chatting about your special day!

Slide into my DMs
Or email [email protected],uk

๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒˆDo you have Rainbow Ice-cream where you live? I do!!!๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸฆTell me your favourite ice-cream in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡I am su...
12/08/2024

๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒˆDo you have Rainbow Ice-cream where you live? I do!!!๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆ
Tell me your favourite ice-cream in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡

I am super lucky to be able to call Lee-on-the-Solent my hometown these days. Growing up nearby we would regularly visit and there are two cafรฉ/ice-cream places pretty much next to each other, The Bluebird and The Penguin.

Both of these places have a brilliant array of ice-creams and other food and drink options. However, as a kid I was loyal to the Bluebird (now I'm an ice-cream fl**zy and there are more ice-cream places locally now too). They still often get my custom as they are the only place I am aware of that make the Mr Whippy Rainbow ice-cream!

No, this is not an advert and I am no way affiliated with any cafรฉ or ice-cream place. I have had friends visit and they have mentioned how awesome this was and that I should share it on my Instagram ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฆ

๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถWhat's your flavour? Tell me what's your flavour ooo ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ’ซ Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? ๐Ÿ’ซFrom tying the knot to renewing vows or celebrating a new li...
09/08/2024

๐Ÿ’ซ Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? ๐Ÿ’ซ

From tying the knot to renewing vows or celebrating a new life, a celebrant ceremony lets you do it your way! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŒธ Want a beach wedding? Letโ€™s do it barefoot in the sand!
๐ŸŒŸ Dreaming of a vow renewal under the stars? Weโ€™ll make it magical!
๐Ÿ‘ถ Planning a naming ceremony with a touch of whimsy? Weโ€™ll sprinkle it with joy!

With a celebrant, the skyโ€™s the limit! โœจ

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day!
Yes, that's right it's the day we celebrate all things cat which means me too!

If you're looking for a fun, vibrant celebrant who loves animals (yes, I love cats and dogs, but own a gorgeous tortoise) get in touch.
Or if you just want to find out what a celebrant can bring to your special occasion, get in contact and we can arrange a FREE discovery call (consultation) to have a chat.

Slide into my DMs or email [email protected]


๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ”†What have your summer holidays looked like?๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ–๏ธWhere are you going/ have you been?We went to the Isle of Wight for a li...
07/08/2024

๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ”†What have your summer holidays looked like?๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Where are you going/ have you been?

We went to the Isle of Wight for a little 4 day/ 3 night stay.
We stayed at an Airbnb in Sandown and managed to fit a lot of activities into the trip!
I don't have many photos (I am not keen on putting pics of my kids on my socials), here's a few pics.

If you are interested in visiting the Isle of Wight I can recommend the below (see links below):

Blackgang Chine - A fab, family day out with someone for everyone. Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination
Wight Coast Fossils - Fossil hunting trip at Compton Bay, amazing and informative tour. Wight Coast Fossils
Butterfly World - Beautiful butterflies and reptiles etc. Very humid, obviously, so the littles did complain a bit.
Sandown beach - Nice sandy beach with a pier and small high-street nearby.
Dinosaur Isle - Amazing Dinosaur museum, fantastic fossils and bones, you can even control an animatronic dino!
Isle of Wight Needles - Loads of great tourist attractions there, rides, shops, sweet shop with demonstration etc.
Donkey Sanctuary - If you love donkeys, this is the place for you! They have a huge amount of donkeys that they have rescued and are now looking after. It's free and relies on donations, but they do not pressure you loads to donate.

There are still plenty of trips and activities we have added to our list for our next visit.
Where is next on your bucket list holiday destination? Tell me in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

So they tell us not to put all our eggs in one basket ๐Ÿงบ ๐ŸฅšWell, I kept forgetting that we already had eggs in the fridge ...
18/07/2024

So they tell us not to put all our eggs in one basket ๐Ÿงบ ๐Ÿฅš

Well, I kept forgetting that we already had eggs in the fridge when I went shopping, so kept on buying more each time. I guess I now have my eggs in three baskets (or boxes).

Yes, there was a moment when we had 30 eggs! No, I am not a baker!

Wedding related? Kind of...

When it comes to planning your wedding there are so many things to think about, this is where making list and learning to delegate to your trusted friends and family can come in handy.

Things like, making sure certain payments are made or appointments kept (your people can remind you to check these things if each person has certain areas they are responsible for).

Or if you're making your own invitations, favours, centrepieces etc, ask your crafty friends to help.

Thus, your people can become your baskets. Spread out the to-do list and let your loved ones help you ๐Ÿฅฐ

Serious question time: do you keep your eggs in the fridge or on the counter?

13/07/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Unleash Your Inner Geek on Your Special Day! ๐ŸŒŸ
โœ‰๏ธ DM me to book your FREE discovery call โœ‰๏ธ

Why settle for ordinary when your wedding can be extraordinary? ๐ŸŽฎโœจ Whether it's a Star Wars saga, a magical Hogwarts journey, a daring Dungeons and Dragons quest or a Marvel-ous adventure, let's create a ceremony thatโ€™s uniquely YOU! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’

From vows inspired by your favourite fandoms to themed dรฉcor, I'm here to bring your geeky ceremony dreams to life. Celebrate love in the most epic way possible! ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ‘‰Get in touch to book now and letโ€™s plan a wedding thatโ€™s out of this world! ๐ŸŒ 

10/07/2024

What ironic things have happened to you?

They say it's lucky to have rain on your wedding day, if it rained on yours did you feel lucky?

Tell me your stories of irony in the comments below and fill me in on all the T.

Yes I did get stung at about 10 am and yes it is now nearly 9pm and yes it does still hurt!


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๐ŸŒŸ Your Feedback Matters! ๐ŸŒŸAs a small business, your reviews mean the world to me! Every kind word and shared experience ...
10/07/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Your Feedback Matters! ๐ŸŒŸ

As a small business, your reviews mean the world to me! Every kind word and shared experience helps me grow and bring joy to more couples on their special day. ๐Ÿ’–

Have you been a client or a guest at a ceremony I officiated? I would love to hear from you! Please take a moment to leave me a Google review and let others know about your experience. Your support makes all the difference! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

๐Ÿ‘‰Simply Google Cat Hopkins Celebrant to find my Google business to leave me a review (pretty please).

Thank you for being part of my journey! ๐ŸŒŸ

Pre-ceremomy Vs Post-ceremony! Still rocking the rainbow colours and of course a smile ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŒˆI am absolutely honoured to be...
06/07/2024

Pre-ceremomy Vs Post-ceremony!

Still rocking the rainbow colours and of course a smile ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŒˆ

I am absolutely honoured to be able to create and officiate weddings. I absolutely love it!!!

Today's ceremony was full of love and plenty of laughter too ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜‚ the happy couple are now enjoying the rest of the day with all their amazing friends and family so I've left them to it and gone home to my own family.
With young kids at home, my hair is often tied up and I don't wear my best clothes as there will inevitably be the paints or Play-Doh out at some point this afternoon ๐Ÿ˜‚ so I am back into my everyday clothes, but I am keeping the vibes of love and fun ๐Ÿฅฐ
Congratulations B&T on your special day ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿฅฐ


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 were great fun at Amy and Ruth's wedding! Even Mr Hopkins got involved ๐Ÿ˜‚
03/07/2024

were great fun at Amy and Ruth's wedding! Even Mr Hopkins got involved ๐Ÿ˜‚

๐ŸŒž Excitement is in the Air! ๐ŸŒžI am absolutely thrilled for the upcoming summer weddings! ๐Ÿ’โœจ The season of sunshine, love,...
28/06/2024

๐ŸŒž Excitement is in the Air! ๐ŸŒž

I am absolutely thrilled for the upcoming summer weddings! ๐Ÿ’โœจ The season of sunshine, love, and beautiful ceremonies is here, and I can't wait to celebrate with all the wonderful couples. From gorgeous hotels to garden parties, each ceremony is a unique reflection of love and commitment.

Let's make this summer unforgettable! ๐ŸŒธ

โœจ Choosing Your Ceremony Style โœจCheck out my "high-quality" diagrams! Also, you can mix it up. Seated for some, stood fo...
27/06/2024

โœจ Choosing Your Ceremony Style โœจ
Check out my "high-quality" diagrams! Also, you can mix it up. Seated for some, stood for some etc.

Your wedding ceremony is a reflection of your unique love story, and how you stand or sit during this special moment can add a personal touch. Here are some beautiful ways to make it uniquely yours:

1๏ธโƒฃ Traditional Stand: Face each other as you exchange vows, with your celebrant standing in the centre. This classic setup keeps the focus on your heartfelt words and expressions.

2๏ธโƒฃ Side by Side: Stand or sit side by side facing your guests. This setup fosters a sense of partnership and equality, highlighting the journey youโ€™re embarking on together.

3๏ธโƒฃ Seated Serenity: Opt for a seated ceremony. Comfortable chairs or a cosy loveseat can create a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, perfect for a serene and heartfelt vow exchange.

4๏ธโƒฃ Circle of Love: Stand in a circle surrounded by your loved ones. This intimate arrangement symbolises unity and inclusiveness, making everyone feel a part of your special day.

5๏ธโƒฃ Backyard Bliss: For a more casual feel, stand or sit in a natural setting. A garden, beach, or forest backdrop can enhance the beauty and tranquillity of your ceremony.

No matter how you choose to arrange your ceremony, make sure it resonates with your personalities and love story. Letโ€™s create a moment thatโ€™s uniquely yours! ๐Ÿ’–
Let's Celebrate You!

St Faith's Wedding Fayre today 2:30pm-5:30pm! I'll be there, so should you.Swing by and meet some absolutely fabulous we...
23/06/2024

St Faith's Wedding Fayre today 2:30pm-5:30pm! I'll be there, so should you.

Swing by and meet some absolutely fabulous wedding suppliers! Entry is free and tickets can be reserved ahead of time so come along and meet us (P.S. I usually have some free sweets to give away so it's deffo worth a drop in to say "Hi!")

๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ The moment you say "I do" deserves the perfect soundtrack! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจChoosing the music for your grand exit as newlyweds is a...
21/06/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ The moment you say "I do" deserves the perfect soundtrack! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

Choosing the music for your grand exit as newlyweds is all about setting the tone for the celebration to come. Whether it's a classic tune, a modern hit, or a song that holds special meaning, make it unforgettable! ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ’–

From romantic ballads to upbeat anthems, what song will you walk into your forever to? Share your favourites below! โฌ‡๏ธ


St Faith's Wedding Fayre on Sunday 23rd June 2:30pm-5:30pm! Come and meet loads of awesome wedding suppliers (including ...
19/06/2024

St Faith's Wedding Fayre on Sunday 23rd June 2:30pm-5:30pm! Come and meet loads of awesome wedding suppliers (including me!)

Entry is free and tickets can be reserved ahead of time so come along and meet us (P.S. I usually have some free sweets to give away, so it's deffo worth a drop in to say "Hi!")

๐ŸŒธโœจ Dreaming of a unique and intimate wedding experience? Say goodbye to the traditional sit-down dinner and hello to a c...
17/06/2024

๐ŸŒธโœจ Dreaming of a unique and intimate wedding experience? Say goodbye to the traditional sit-down dinner and hello to a charming wedding picnic! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŒฟ

Tell me in the comments what sort of meal you would want or had for your wedding ๐Ÿ‘‡

Imagine celebrating your special day surrounded by nature and gourmet picnic baskets filled with delicious treats. ๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿ‡ Perfect for couples looking for a relaxed, boho vibe that truly reflects your love story. ๐Ÿ’–

If sit-down, formal dinners aren't your thing and you would much rather have something more relaxed with a festival feel, think about having a picnic instead.

What would you have or what food did you have at your wedding? Tell me in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

I've had the most brilliant day with friends (who, let's face it, are my military family) at the awesome Soul Escape Wha...
16/06/2024

I've had the most brilliant day with friends (who, let's face it, are my military family) at the awesome Soul Escape
What a wonderful day of love, music, movement, wellbeing, fun and food!
My cup is well and truly full ๐Ÿฅฐ




I've had the most brilliant day with friends (who, let's face it, are my military family) at the awesome Soul Escape Wha...
16/06/2024

I've had the most brilliant day with friends (who, let's face it, are my military family) at the awesome Soul Escape
What a wonderful day of love, music, movement, wellbeing, fun and food!
My cup is well and truly full ๐Ÿฅฐ

Today I am at the amazing Soul Escape in Lincolnshire with some gorgeous friends. I miss my Lincolnshire people so much ...
15/06/2024

Today I am at the amazing Soul Escape in Lincolnshire with some gorgeous friends. I miss my Lincolnshire people so much and wish I could have seen more friends, but it was a fleeting visit for Soul Escape. This does however, go to show that I am willing to travel for events. So, although I live in Hampshire, if you would like to book me as your Celebrant I am happy to travel!

Soul Escape is a wonderful festival of Yoga, music and wellbeing and all-round hippy, positivity.

I went a couple of years ago and loved it, so I was very excited to be able to go again this year. I am not a yogi particularly, I dabble in some Yoga/ Pilates on YouTube and I enjoy mindfulness and meditating when I can. This festival is such a lovely, peaceful, joyful place and enables people to try different types of classes. Last time I did Laughing Yoga and I truly did laugh a lot!

What hobbies do you enjoy, even if it's just dabbling here and there?

Soul Escape

๐Ÿ’–When I get messages from the couple or family the day after their ceremony and they are just buzzing still, it is so aw...
14/06/2024

๐Ÿ’–When I get messages from the couple or family the day after their ceremony and they are just buzzing still, it is so awesome and I am totally here for it.
All reviews are truly appreciated. ๐Ÿ’–

If I have been your Celebrant or you've been a guest at a ceremony I have been the Celebrant for please do leave me a review either on โœ‰๏ธGoogle reviews, The Celebrant Directory or DM me (or even better, all of the above)๐Ÿ’Œ.

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