
Celebrants
Ripley
9 years of experience
100+ weddings done
Speaks English, Spanish
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I specialise in personal ceremonies. Whatever feels right for you. I love creating inclusive, meaningful experiences without being tied to traditional religious formats. Want something fully humanist, focusing on your connection, your values, and the incredible humans you are? Perfect. Prefer something a bit spiritual - with a sense of wonder, gratitude for the universe, or personal beliefs? I can make it soulful and uplifting. I adore adding those extra-special touches: handfasting, sand or unity candle rituals, jumping the broom, personalised readings or poems, wine ceremony, shots ceremony, your own vows (we’ll make them perfect!), or even something totally quirky and unique to your story. Themed? Nature-loving, adventure vibes, family-first, or delightfully eccentric. Bring it on!
A little bit about me: I’m a Devon girl at heart, but I spent an amazing 24 years living in Spain before moving back to the UK at the end of 2022 with my partner, our two wonderfully crazy children, two big goofy dogs, and one very bossy cat. I’m super proud to have been part of the fantastic Malaga Minister celebrant team, spreading love and joy across the Costa del Sol and Andalucia for years. Now, I am doing the same back home in the UK covering Derbyshire, Devon and loads of other places in between. I’ve been a celebrant now for 9 years (and counting!) and I’ve loved every minute - from tiny intimate elopements and micro weddings to big, joyful celebrations in stunning venues.
I find it fabulous how couples like to personalise their ceremonies, often choosing to do something completely different from the 'norm' to make their day amazing and authentic to them. My passion lies in reflecting your uniqueness - blending cultures and languages when relevant, incorporating your quirks, love stories, and personal touches like custom vows, readings, rituals, and music, while avoiding generic formats. In essence, my creative approach is rooted in human connection, romance, personalisation, and joyful rule-breaking to craft heartfelt, meaningful, and fun celebrations full of love, laughter, emotion, and that feeling of being truly seen.
What I love most about being a celebrant? Oh gosh, where do I even start? ! I’ve been completely wedding-obsessed ever since I was a tiny 5-year-old bridesmaid - that sparkly dress, the flowers, the smiles everywhere… I caught the wedding bug and I’ve never recovered! Growing up in a massive family meant weddings were practically a regular weekend event, and every single one filled me with that warm, fuzzy, happy-tears feeling. I still get butterflies just thinking about it. What really lights me up now is watching couples throw the rulebook out the window and create something that’s 100% them. No stiff traditions unless you want them - just pure joy, laughter, quirky little details, and a whole lot of love. Weddings should feel like a massive celebration of you two, tailor-made and bursting with meaning. So if you’re dreaming of a ceremony full of love, giggles, happy tears, and those “that’s so us” moments… you’re in the right place! What makes me different? I’m all about bespoke ceremonies that are completely and utterly YOU. Your words. Your funny stories. The silly things you love about each other. The inside jokes. The way you met. I don’t pull out a cookie-cutter script - I listen (really listen!), ask questions, get excited with you, and then weave it all into something that feels natural, heartfelt, and fun. Couples always tell me I bring a calm, warm energy with just the right dash of humour to keep things light when emotions run high. The result? A ceremony that flows beautifully, feels effortless, and leaves everyone saying, “Wow, that was so perfect for them.”

Celebrants
United Kingdom