What is a Wedding Celebrant and Why Should You Consider One for Your North East Wedding?
- Feather and Fern Event Hire
- Mar 29
- 3 min read
If you’re planning a wedding and feeling a bit uninspired by the traditional “I dos” at the registry office or church, you’re not alone. More and more couples are searching for a North East Wedding Celebrant to create a ceremony that truly reflects who they are—and it’s easy to see why!
What Exactly is a Wedding Celebrant (and What Isn’t It)?
Let’s clear this up first— a wedding celebrant is not the same as a registrar. A registrar handles the legal bits, while a celebrant focuses entirely on the ceremony itself. This means with a celebrant, you get complete freedom to make your wedding ceremony as unique, personal, or downright quirky as you like.
You can write your own vows, include cultural or spiritual rituals, or even incorporate a symbolic gesture like a unity candle or handfasting ceremony. There are no restrictions, no stuffy scripts, and no ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Why Choose a Celebrant Led Wedding?
Celebrant led weddings are growing in popularity because they allow you to truly express yourselves as a couple. Traditional legal ceremonies can feel a bit rigid and impersonal, but with a celebrant, you can include everything that matters to you. Whether that’s a handfasting ceremony, jumping the broom, or just cracking a few inside jokes during your vows—anything goes!
The only legal formality is that you’ll need to register your marriage separately at a registry office to make it official. But once that’s done, the ceremony itself can be however, whenever and wherever you want. Imagine exchanging vows at sunrise on a cliffside overlooking the sea, up a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, under a canopy of fairy lights in your own garden, or even in the place where you first met. With a celebrant, the possibilities are endless.
Meet Gemma Jay: North East’s Wedding Celebrant Extraordinaire
Gemma Jay, a North East Wedding Celebrant, thrives on creating truly personal and memorable moments. With over ten years of experience in the wedding industry—including roles as a planner and event coordinator—Gemma knows exactly how to craft ceremonies that reflect your one-of-a-kind connection.
Gemma’s approach is all about bringing your vision to life. Whether you're drawn to a theme, a personal touch, or a completely unconventional idea, she’s ready to make it happen. Her background in Performing Arts means she’s no stranger to creativity, so if a dash of cosplay magic or an adventurous twist sounds like your vibe, Gemma’s got you covered!
What Makes Gemma Stand Out?
Gemma isn’t just about pretty words and poetic vows (although she’s great at those too). She’s all about making your ceremony memorable and meaningful. Whether you still want something religious, or interfaith, spiritual, quirky, or completely out-of-the-box, she’ll help you design a ceremony that feels true to you. Unlike a registrar, who may feel like a stranger on your big day, Gemma is invested in your love story from start to finish. With her, you won’t just have a ceremony; you’ll be getting married by a friend who wants to shout about the love story that is the two of you. Gemma trained with the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and follows high standards of best practice and professionalism, so you’re in safe hands.
Should You Book a North East Wedding Celebrant?
If you’re the kind of couple who wants to break away from tradition and have a ceremony that feels more ‘you,’ then absolutely! A North East Wedding Celebrant like Gemma can help you create magical memories that last a lifetime.
Ready to learn more? Get in touch or check out Gemma Jay’s website to start planning the ceremony of your dreams.
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