Kent Creative Ceremonies

Kent Creative Ceremonies Creative storytelling with
love, joy, care and compassion. Marriage, Family & Funeral Celebrant. Thanks for taking the time to visit my page!

With a background in arts and entertainment, both on and off stage, I always wondered if a career as a celebrant would work for me. Friends and family had, over the years, said I'd be perfect. Working on stage as an actress and singer and off stage as a director, producer and writer, it seemed to be the perfect fit! So I bit the bullet and trained with the wonderful Fellowship of Professional Cele

brants. Whether you're organising your wedding and would like something that truly reflects you as a couple, celebrating your lasting love by renewing your vows, welcoming your beautiful new baby into the family or giving your loved one a warm and uplifting farewell, I am passionate about creating bespoke, authentic and heartfelt ceremonies that offer the freedom and flexibility to give unique and treasured memories for you and your family. I am based in Whitstable in Kent but cover Surrey, Sussex, Essex and London. I am happy to officiate at ceremonies that respect all beliefs, and none, as well as being LGBTQ+ inclusive. For use indoors and out, I have my own mobile P.A. sound system that can accommodate microphones and play music.

“The moment I first talked to Lou on the telephone, I had a good feeling.”
“...she spoke with such passion and elegance.”
“Lou was warm, kind and professional.”
“...a delight from start to finish.”
“Honestly, cannot recommend her enough.”

Do visit my website at www.kentcreativeceremonies and make sure to like this page for regular updates. You can also follow me on Twitter and on Instagram

I am originally from Surrey but, together with my husband Rodger and son Sam, we moved to Whitstable on the Kent Coast in 2011 and I now adore walking my West Highland Terrier Bobbi along the seafront and then winding up consuming the local delicacy of oysters, washed down with a good cold beer! When I am not standing in front of guests at a wedding, I am standing in front of music lovers, as I am a member of (a four-piece blues band) as well as go out as a vocalist on my own. I also do a few shifts a week in the Box Office at our local arts centre The Gulbenkian. And when I am not doing that, I am cleaning the house…

So, with my theatrical background, if you're looking for something a little bit different, I'm your girl!

However you're planning to say goodbye to your loved one; whether its at your local crematorium, a memorial held at a mu...
04/04/2025

However you're planning to say goodbye to your loved one; whether its at your local crematorium, a memorial held at a much-loved hotel or a small gathering in a beloved back garden, coming together and remembering all those precious times is an important part of the grieving journey.

Holding your hand gently through the planning of the ceremony, I promise that I will write the words that will celebrate their life in a wonderful and meaningful way, with joy and compassion, giving all those assembled the chance to say their final farewell respectfully, gracefully and with love.

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Happy days!
26/03/2025

Happy days!

What's not to love about this right?
25/03/2025

What's not to love about this right?

I've just arrived at Weddings at Whitstable Castle to chat all things wedding shoot with Gemma from the team here and An...
25/03/2025

I've just arrived at Weddings at Whitstable Castle to chat all things wedding shoot with Gemma from the team here and Angie from Wedding Dreams & Party Themes But first - coffee!

Independent Celebrants PersonaliseRegistrars LegaliseThat's it. That's the difference.In some areas, some couples are b...
21/03/2025

Independent Celebrants Personalise
Registrars Legalise
That's it. That's the difference.

In some areas, some couples are being forced, through lack of knowledge, to use only registrars.

In some areas, some venues are being told that they cannot use celebrants or they'll lose their licences.

Planning your own wedding ceremony? Registrar or Celebrant? Please ensure you understand the full facts of what you are booking and do not get pushed into something you don't want...

21/03/2025

Our industry is speaking out! Well done to Uden's for clarifying what is actually being offered - or in fact not offered - by using these companies...

For those of you who are feeling conflicted by all those funeral adverts - this article, written by Terri from the fello...
13/03/2025

For those of you who are feeling conflicted by all those funeral adverts - this article, written by Terri from the fellowship I trained with, takes you to the real nub of the story...

NEW BLOG POST - The rise in popularity of Direct Cremations, and the importance in saying a proper goodbye.
https://professionalcelebrants.org.uk/direct-cremations/

As she now rests peacefully in the small churchyard near her home, my own Mum is surrounded by the most beautiful and vi...
07/03/2025

As she now rests peacefully in the small churchyard near her home, my own Mum is surrounded by the most beautiful and vibrant daffodils; her favourite flower.

When choosing flowers for your own loved ones funeral, it can be a daunting task to make the right decision. So just go with your gut...

Literally on the last day of February, the sun has come out to play. Whitstable seafront right now. No filter.And when I...
28/02/2025

Literally on the last day of February, the sun has come out to play. Whitstable seafront right now. No filter.

And when I am just about to go into a meeting about a shoot I am organising to showcase our wonderful Whitstable as a wedding destination, it seems the weather is helping me along...

So here it is! Your utterly fabulous guide for planning your wedding and honeymoon. Pick up your copy - it's available...
28/02/2025

So here it is! Your utterly fabulous guide for planning your wedding and honeymoon.

Pick up your copy - it's available from all the usual outlets - and you can find Kent Creative Ceremonies in the 'Plan Your Wedding' directory, under Kent and listed as 'The Celebrant.'

If you would like to read the magazine online, you can do so by following the links at Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine

Happy reading!

My job is to write the words for your wedding ceremony. But I also think about how a ceremony script fits with the musi...
28/02/2025

My job is to write the words for your wedding ceremony. But I also think about how a ceremony script fits with the music choices. And it can be quite a tough task for couples to choose what to play as they come in (Processional) and go out (Recessional).

So, do you go for a romantic ballad that draws a tear? Pick something with lyrics that are personally meaningful for you both? Perhaps you'd like an uplifting song as you dance your way back down the aisle? It all depends on what atmosphere and tone you would like to create at that given moment.

I've been married to the lovely Rodger for nearly 32 years now and if we were to choose music for us now, it would be very different to what we had played at our wedding in 1993. Our ceremony would definitely include a song by Billy Joel, as we both adore him, so probably "The Piano Man" which is our favourite. Plus we'd have "Is This Love?" by Whitesnake, as this was the song that was playing when we both looked at one another and realised we had something quite special starting. Lastly, I think Van Morrison's "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" would be included. Because you know what - I never do tell Rodger enough...

Music can be so emotive can't it? But you know what? Whatever you choose, it will be an utterly beautiful addition to your big day.

But what's your tune of choice? Let me know in the comments...

Pick up the March edition of Kent Life Magazine and you'll find me on page 116 as part of their Local Legends feature!
27/02/2025

Pick up the March edition of Kent Life Magazine and you'll find me on page 116 as part of their Local Legends feature!

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