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York based Celebrant (ex-Registrar), writer, experienced public speaker, officiant. www.IDoYourCeremony.com

I create unique to you bespoke weddings, handfasting, vow renewal, commitment ceremonies & baby naming ceremonies.

23/12/2024

Christmas time is the most popular time of year for proposals!

Perhaps you've just agreed as a couple that it's time to tie the knot, or someone has just popped the question, you have secretly planned something special to ask this Christmas,
or maybe you’ve got an inkling that a proposal is just around the corner… 🤭

If you’ve said “YES!” over the festive period, first and foremost, huge congratulations! I'm so thrilled for you; enjoy your newly engaged happiness bubble, soak it all in and celebrate to your heart’s content!!

Once the initial excitement has settled (and you’ve come back to earth!) please get in touch should you have any questions at all about planning your big day. I’m more than happy to help and have experience in hundreds of weddings to draw on for ideas to share - and many contacts for venues and key suppliers.
Plus I’d love to hear all about your engagement story! 🥰

18/12/2024

Twinkling lights, glamorous decorations and cosy fires… Christmas wedding season is here!🎄

Oh there is just something so romantic about saying "I do" with crisp air, flickering candles, and sparkles as your backdrop! I am so looking forward to all the beautiful and festive ceremonies taking place over the next week or so.

There’s no better way to kick off the Christmas celebrations than gathering together with your loved ones and tying the knot! 🥰

📸: Nick Georgiou Photography

12/12/2024

Your wedding day is a reflection of your unique love story, so why not fill it with personal touches and have a giggle?

Some nerves and jitters are normal on your wedding day, but ceremonies don’t have to be scary and formal! After all, it’s a special and exciting day, coming together with your person 💛

It was fantastic to be back working alongside the hugely friendly staff at York barn, Villa Farm in York earlier this year for this pair’s gorgeous day. Ashley and Cameron were both so chilled and happy throughout the process and on the day itself, it was a real pleasure to work with them both on their unique ceremony! 🥰

To create a lighthearted but meaningful ceremony, we can include as many funny anecdotes and inside jokes as you’d like. And, my fee includes a dressed-down walkthrough rehearsal with key people at the venue, which can be really helpful to settle those nerves! 😊

📷 Tux & Tales Photography
📍 Villa Farm & York Barn
🎨 Limelight Wedding Emporium
💐 Into the Meadow wild flowers

09/12/2024

I am over the moon to share that a photoshoot I was part of recently has been featured in a local wedding magazine!

Your Yorkshire Wedding by County Wedding Magazines has not only featured our shoot in their new issue, but they’ve also used Louise’s stunning photo of The Smits for the front page 🤩

It was a wonderful day, thanks to the kind invitation from the lovely Victoria and Adrian of Gorgeous Events who expertly organised this supplier collaboration at the fab Wressle Grange close to where I live.

From the decor and aesthetics to outfits and flowers, the shoot demonstrated a dreamy blend of traditional and contemporary styles; why not have a browse? It’s a fab way to get inspiration when planning your big day!

Take a look at the online copy here: https://bit.ly/4fYAIg1

Venue: Wressle Grange
Shoot Organiser: Gorgeous Events - Yorkshire
Photography: Louise Pollitt Photography
Flowers: Flowers By Raspberry Wild
Styling: Luna Moon Events
Cake and sweet treats: Sweet Chic
Tipi: Jorvik Tipis
Bridal Dresses: Treasured Brides
Wedding Stationery: Scatter Studio
Suit: Fallen Hero
Bridesmaids Dresses: Joy's Bella Bridesmaids
Model Couple: The Smits
Bridesmaid Models: Mel Strangeway Izabelle Ashworth
Hair: Rachel Marie Hair & Make Up
Makeup: Hannah Louise Beauty
Bar: AlesandCocktails

04/12/2024

As we enter December, I always start to look back over the year and wow - 2024 has been a whirlwind of love, laughter and truly unforgettable weddings! 🎉

Scrolling through these photos reminds me how much joy this work brings me and I want to thank all the couples who let me be part of their special day this year, it’s been an absolute privilege and pleasure.

Here’s a peek at some of the magic from my 2024 weddings to inspire you!

1:
📍 Thicket Priory - North Yorkshire Wedding Venue
📷 Lucie Watson Photography

2:
📍 Grantley Hall
📷 Courtney Marie Photography

3:
📍 Thicket Priory - North Yorkshire Wedding Venue
📷 Amy Lou Photography

30/11/2024

I’ve been lucky enough to work with Louise Pollitt several times, and WOW, every single time she is able to capture the day and its details fabulously! 😍

Louise was the photographer at our recent shoot at Wressle Grange and she captured the essence of the day in such a gorgeous way. From intimate moments to candid giggles, you can see that every little detail was caught on camera. I just love the soft romantic tones she’s pulled out too!

If you’re looking for someone who can truly capture your love story on film, I can’t recommend Louise enough. The images from this shoot showcase her talent perfectly!

Photography: Louise Pollitt Photography
Shoot Organiser: Gorgeous Events - Yorkshire
Venue: Wressle Grange
Flowers: Flowers by Raspberry Wild
Styling: Luna Moon Events
Cake and sweet treats: Sweet Chic
Tipi: Jorvik Tipis
Bridal Dresses Treasured Brides
Wedding Stationery: Scatter Studio
Suit: Fallen Hero
Bridesmaids Dresses: Joy's Bella Bridesmaids
Model Couple: The Smits
Bridesmaid Models: Mel Strangeway Izabelle Ashworth
Hair: Rachel Marie Hair & Make Up
Makeup: Hannah Louise Beauty
Bar: AlesandCocktails

27/11/2024

Venue Shoutout 🥰

In September there was a fabulous wedding showcase hosted by Gorgeous Events at the stunning Londesborough Hall (unfortunately, I was on holiday at the time otherwise I would definitely have been there!)

The lovely, energetic Vicky and Adrian are events coordinators for a range of new wedding venues, including the breathtaking Londesborough Hall as well as Wressle Grange and The Mile Wedding Barn.

The estate on which Londesborough Hall is situated offers incredible views; it’s the perfect backdrop for a bespoke wedding with the option of a tipis adorned with festoon and fairy lights 😍

And, they are now taking bookings for 2025 and 2026, so check them out!

📷: Vicky Benge Photography

21/11/2024

This year, I had my very first ceremony at the gorgeous Pepper Arden Hall near Northallerton, with the just as gorgeous Faye and Tom 🥰

And following their special day, they very kindly left me some lovely feedback:

“Thank you for being our celebrant and officiating at our wedding. We had the most amazing day and everyone commented on the ceremony and how personal and individual it was. Your patience and support in the run up to the day was so appreciated. I’m so pleased we did the run through the day before. Thank you for everything!”

Thanks for your kind words Faye and Tom, knowing I got it right for you means the world to me and it was a pleasure to be your Celebrant! 💛

📷: Aaron Baxter Photography
🏛️: Pepper Arden Hall

17/11/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s been a real pleasure for me to look back on all the lovely couples, suppliers and venues I’ve worked with this busy wedding season.

Here are some words from the delightful Luke and Louise following their hugely stylish wedding at the stunning Grantley Hall near Ripon.

“Would highly recommend!

Jackie fitted what we had been looking for from the off, I felt very comfortable in expressing to Jackie the style of service we wanted and she worked tirelessly to ensure our ceremony was personal and included our daughter, and paid tribute to a close friend who is no longer with us.

Everyone commended the ceremony and loved how Jackie told our love story. Her voice projection captured the room and everyone had such a wonderful day, kindly kicked off in style by Jackie.”

Thank you to each and every couple who leaves a review or gets in touch after the big day
- as a passionate and dedicated small business owner, it means so much to me!

📷: Sophie Eleanor Photography
🏛️: Grantley Hall

16/11/2024

Let’s talk about the absolute magic that went into the styling for this shoot!🤩

Every single aspect oozed timeless romance; from the stunning flowers and cake to the wedding stationary and carefully dressed tipi, everything was crafted to perfection. Stylist did a truly incredible job, as did all the suppliers who brought the vision to life - it was like stepping into a fairytale!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this shoot such a masterpiece, it was so special to work with you all 💛

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your own big day or simply love beautiful design, don’t forget to take a look at the fantastic team who created a shoot filled with creativity and elegance.

Venue: Wressle Grange
Shoot Organiser: Gorgeous Events - Yorkshire
Photography: Louise Pollitt Photography
Flowers: Flowers by Raspberry Wild
Styling: Luna Moon Events
Cake and sweet treats: Sweet Chic
Tipi: Jorvik Tipis
Bridal Dresses: Treasured Brides
Wedding Stationery: Scatter Studio
Suit: Fallen Hero
Bridesmaids Dresses: Joy's Bella Bridesmaids
Model Couple: The Smits
Bridesmaid Models: Mel Strangeway Izabelle Ashworth
Hair: Rachel Marie Hair & Make Up
Makeup: Hannah Louise Beauty
Bar: AlesandCocktails

12/11/2024

Kind words… 💛

I received a wonderfully kind review from Hannah and Adam recently, following their gorgeous wedding at Thicket Priory in July.

It was an extremely Pinterest-worthy wedding captured by the fabulous Carla Whittingham whom it was great to work with again.

Thank you for your very kind feedback, you gorgeous, warm Mr and Mrs, I simply loved getting to know you as we crafted your ceremony together and being part of your truly memorable day 🥰

“Thank you for being amazing from start to finish during this process, you put us at ease instantly and as soon as we met you, we knew you were the perfect celebrant for us!

We have had so much lovely feedback from our guests about how special the ceremony was and we want to thank you for that, it was everything we wanted and more!

It felt so special and unique to us and was just perfect - you really are amazing at what you do! We cannot recommend you enough!”

😊 *blushing here

📷: Carla Whittingham Photography
🏛️: Thicket Priory - North Yorkshire Wedding Venue

07/11/2024

What an unforgettable day!😍

Thanks to the kind invitation from the lovely Victoria and Adrian of Gorgeous Events, I had the pleasure of taking part in a supplier photoshoot at Wressle Grange recently. They’re the events coordinators for a range of new wedding venues near me and are hugely supportive of 'I Do' Your Ceremony because we share a passion for personalisation of weddings so its perfect for the couple. They're also owners of the legendary mobile bar, Ales and Cocktails!

I felt honoured to be part of this beautiful day and to have the opportunity to work with some of the truly talented suppliers our industry is lucky to have! From the stunning venue to the carefully curated details, everything came together just magically (apart from the weather, but hey!) ✨

Shoots like these are the perfect inspiration for couples who are planning their big day to see the work and differing styles of a variety of suppliers!

We had an absolute blast and everyone was truly lovely. Take a look at the talent of these amazing suppliers 👇

Venue: Wressle Grange
Shoot Organiser: Gorgeous Events - Yorkshire
Photography: Louise Pollitt Photography
Flowers: Flowers by Raspberry Wild
Styling: Luna Moon Events
Cake and sweet treats: Sweet Chic
Tipi: Jorvik Tipis
Bridal Dresses: Treasured Brides
Wedding Stationery: Scatter Studio
Suit: Fallen Hero
Bridesmaids Dresses: Joy's Bella Bridesmaids
Model Couple: The Smits
Bridesmaid Models: Mel Strangeway Izabelle Ashworth
Hair: Rachel Marie Hair & Make Up
Makeup: Hannah Louise Beauty
Bar: AlesandCocktails

03/11/2024

Unity ceremonies or rituals are a gorgeous way to symbolise two lives coming together.

You may have seen or heard of traditional unity rituals like the charming lighting of a unity candle or blending of sand that are popular choices and which I’ve done many times with couples in the past.

But how about a bonfire unity ceremony? 🔥

It’s certainly a unique and memorable option, perfect for outdoor weddings! It’s something I just had to mention near bonfire night 🥰

Your lighting of the firepit or fireworks together as a couple symbolises the passion and strength of your love, with the crackling noises and golden hues create an enchanting backdrop!

29/10/2024

Telling a little of a couple’s love story so far is a really personal part of the unique ceremony I write for each of my lovely clients. As I get to know them and learn what are the memorable milestones of their journey together, I weave their own words into the wedding ceremony script to set the scene for their big day and prior to the exchange of their personal vows.

If they choose, I can narrate some edited highlights of their story as a pair, for instance, how they met and their first impressions of each other, funny stories of first dates, the proposal story, the way their partner has changed their life, what they particularly love about them - and their faults and quirks they tolerate for love!

That personalisation is what makes each ceremony so different and special – and most commented on by the wedding guests who say they had no idea that a wedding ceremony can be so moving, memorable and a true one-off! (Unlike when I was a Registrar and practically knew the words off by heart because I’d said the same script so often!)

My couples often opt to sit down to face their friends and family as their love story is told. I love these images of the gorgeous Alethea and Amelia taken by the hugely talented Katy Howe, which captures how relaxed they were and how much they loved reminiscing and celebrating what makes them tick as a couple.

Thank you, you lovely ladies for letting me share your wonderful day!

📸: Katy Howe Photography
📍: The Owl Barn at Little Seed Field

25/10/2024

I’ve loved the variety of the many wonderful summer weddings I’ve performed this year, with some gorgeous choices of pinks and cream, multi-colour pastel and plain white with foliage all being very popular in 2024.

But now as I move into the last few weddings I have booked this year, it will be lovely to see autumnal colours as a choice – a warm glow and the rich tones of red, orange and browns – just lovely!

Autumn has always held a special place in my heart, and there's just something so striking about the warm ruby and burnt orange tones of the season 🥰

What would you choose?

Just look at these beautiful bouquets captured by Monkeymole Photography at Mark and Georgina's wedding, the stunning arrangements by Bethan of Bureau Botany at Thicket Priory - North Yorkshire Wedding Venue, as well as photos from Moor & Moon photo and film at Hannah and Nick’s ceremony at Middleton Lodge Estate.

20/10/2024

Tips for couples to help with planning a Celebrant-led wedding ceremony 🥰

There are so many things to consider when planning your special day and it can often become quite overwhelming, so are here are some more tips for those of you on the journey of planning your Celebrant-led wedding ceremony 👇

💛 Reach out to your Celebrant or other suppliers if you are ever stressed about an aspect of the wedding or just want to check in. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

💛 Try not to overthink stuff (easy to say, I know!) and accept that no wedding goes exactly to plan but don’t let it distract from your happiness. Surround yourself with experienced, unflappable suppliers you like and trust will stay calm and smooth everything out for you, so you don’t even notice and glitches!

💛 If there is something which is personal and precious to you as a couple which you would love to include in the ceremony script – then yes, absolutely! That ability to make it personal is what a Celebrant-led ceremony is all about.

Share your tips below and if a Celebrant-led wedding sounds like a good option for you but you're not sure, or if you have any more questions, please drop me a message!

You can send me a DM or email [email protected] and I’ll be happy to arrange a chat 😊

📷: Scott Carney Photography
📍: Horton Grange Country House

14/10/2024

It’s a real pleasure to work with so many different venues 🥰

Although I have some regular places where I perform many ceremonies, like the wonderful Thicket Priory - North Yorkshire Wedding Venue, one of the most interesting things about being a Celebrant is the huge variety of venues I work in and how unique each wedding setting is.

For instance, in September, I performed a beautiful wedding ceremony at Grantley Hallon the Thursday, before performing another in a tipi at Goole Rugby Club two days later on the Saturday. Both equally special for the couple and their guests, but so very different!

So wherever you might want your big day to take place (with a Celebrant, you are not restricted to those which are licensed or approved for civil marriages), I’d love to hear from you - let’s make it happen! 💛

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Live music on your wedding day instantly creates a beautiful ambience... 🎶 It was my pleasure to work with Abi Alton again recently. She is an immensely talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (and totally lovely lady) who graced the magical wedding of Hannah and Adam in the chapel at Thicket Priory earlier this summer. Just listen to Abi’s sound check in this video before the ceremony began 😍 If you’d like to create a wonderful atmosphere and have your favourite music as the backdrop to your special day, I cannot recommend Abi more highly! 🎵: Abi Alton ⛪ Thicket Priory - North Yorkshire Wedding Venue

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‘I Do’ Your Ceremony, your way! Professional. Caring. Inclusive.

Hi, I’m Jackie an experienced, (ex-Registrar) Independent Celebrant based in North Yorkshire and happy to travel to much of the north of England. I simply love meeting people to learn about your unique story and dreams for your perfect day.

I specialise in crafting original, deeply personal ceremonies which I then perform in a highly engaging way at a time and place entirely of your choosing (in the case of a wedding, the venue doesn’t have to be licensed for civil marriages). You can have as much or little input as you wish into the design of your ceremony and I have many ideas to inspire you! I offer a dressed down rehearsal with key people to walk through the ceremony to settle the nerves, so you can truly relax and enjoy your awesome big day. It really is your ceremony, your way!

See my website www.IDoYourCeremony.com to learn more or send me a direct message - we can arrange a chat over a coffee and get planning!

Specialising in Wedding Ceremony, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Handfasting, Renewal of Vows, Baby Naming or Welcome to the Family Ceremony.