I'm Kate Wood, and I believe your most important moments deserve ceremonies that feel genuinely, authentically you. Whether you're celebrating a beginning, navigating an ending, or marking something beautifully in between, I'm here to help you create something real, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Both Sides Celebrancy is named after one of my favourite Joni Mitchell songs – Both Sides Now – because I believe it's just as important to honour endings as it is to celebrate beginnings.

Based in Greater Manchester and covering the whole of the UK, I craft ceremonies that tell your story without the faff. No templates, no cut and paste scripts – just honest, heartfelt words that sound like you, delivered with warmth, humour, and care.

I am lucky enough to have an apartment in Palma in Mallorca, Spain so am very happy to deliver ceremonies in Mallorca too.

Let's Be Honest About Weddings

You've probably already got enough on your plate — tracking down the perfect outfit, panicking about the weather, praying the best man keeps it PG, and wondering if anyone's actually going to dance (besides your drunk uncle, obviously).

So when it comes to the ceremony? Let's take that off your stress list. I'll write a script that sounds like you, keep things calm and on track on the day, and gently nudge you when it's time to say "I do"… ideally to each other, and ideally in the right order.

I create Weddings that reflect your love

Second Marriages & Later-in-Life Love: Your story includes everything that brought you to this moment. I celebrate the wisdom, experience, and deeper appreciation for love that come with time.

Blended Family Celebrations: Bringing families together is what I do best. I'll help you include children, stepchildren, and chosen family in meaningful ways that honour all your relationships.

Intimate Elopements: Just you two and your love story, told with care and witnessed with joy.

Micro-Weddings: Under 20 guests who truly matter, in a setting that's perfectly you.

LGBTQ+ Celebrations: Every love story deserves to be celebrated authentically.

Multicultural Ceremonies: I'm passionate about weaving different traditions, backgrounds, and cultural elements into ceremonies that honour all parts of your story.

Full Day Support: Want someone by your side beyond the ceremony? This package includes me staying on until the first dance, helping with photos, introducing speeches, keeping things running smoothly, and making sure the vibe stays joyful and relaxed. Think of me as your celebrant and your behind-the-scenes calm in the chaos.

What Makes My Ceremonies Different

It Starts with YOU: Your ceremony script is written entirely from scratch, based on our conversations about your relationship, your values, and what you want your guests to understand about your love.

Story-First Approach: We start with how you met, what makes you laugh, how you've grown together, and what marriage means to you specifically. These details become the foundation of your ceremony.

Meaningful Involvement: Want your children to have special roles? Need to include a beloved pet? Got friends who'd love to contribute? I'll help you involve everyone who matters in ways that feel natural and significant.

Sustainable Celebrations: I'm passionate about conscious choices. From locally-sourced flowers to charity shop outfits to naturally beautiful venues, I'll support you in making choices that align with your values.

Both Sides Celebrancy is based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, and offers wedding celebrant services.