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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: March 2026

About Charlotte Elizabeth Ceremonies

Charlotte Elizabeth Ceremonies is an independent, modern celebrant service based in Surrey and trusted by couples from across the UK and around the world. Founded by certified celebrant Charlotte Elizabeth Raza, the service is dedicated to creating beautifully personal ceremonies that honour each couple’s unique love story.

Charlotte trained with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy and brings a warm, friendly, and naturally sophisticated style to every celebration. Her ceremonies are known for feeling deeply intimate and authentically “you”—so much so that guests often assume she has known the couple for years. Her thoughtful writing, gentle humour, and calm, diligent approach help set the tone for a meaningful and memorable wedding day.

Charlotte works part‑time as a celebrant, allowing her to give each couple the space, energy, and presence their story deserves. This balanced approach means she is fully invested in every ceremony she creates, offering a thoughtful and attentive experience from the first conversation to the final script.

Having worked with couples living in New Zealand, the United States, Canada, China, the UAE, Spain, and throughout the UK, Charlotte is experienced in supporting international love stories. She offers flexible scheduling, clear communication, and a reassuring presence from the very first conversation to the moment you say “I do.”

Ceremony Services

Charlotte specialises in contemporary, romantic, and elegant Wedding Ceremonies and Vow Renewals of all sizes across London and the UK. Every ceremony is crafted entirely from scratch, ensuring it reflects your personalities, values, and journey together.

Current special offer — £700 all‑inclusive, covering:

  • All meetings and planning sessions

  • A fully bespoke ceremony script

  • Travel within a 60‑mile radius

  • Rehearsal or venue visit (as required)

  • A personalised leather‑embossed folder containing your ceremony script

This transparent pricing and special offer provides complete clarity and exceptional value, allowing you to enjoy a beautifully tailored ceremony without unexpected extras.

Meet Charlotte

Charlotte aims to make your wedding planning as smooth and enjoyable as possible. If you’d like to meet her, ask questions, or explore ideas for your ceremony, you can book a free, no‑obligation introductory call at the link below:

https://calendly.com/charlotteelizabeth/introduction-call

Prefer to message instead? Charlotte replies to all enquiries within 24 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Anglican
Baptist
Buddhism
Catholicism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Methodist
Mormon
Orthodox
Protestant
Sikhism
Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant
Officiant

Served in

Surrey and West London

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Reviews for Charlotte Elizabeth Ceremonies

Holly
Holly Sent on 01/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding celebrant who made our wedding all the more magical

Charlotte wrote a beautiful personal script based on the couples questionnaire we filled in. The way she told our love story was accurate and humorous. Charlotte really listened to every detail and our video meeting helped to bring together all of our ideas. Our guests complimented Charlotte on her confidence and beautiful way with words. We are beyond grateful for the magical atmosphere she created. We also received a leather folder with our script afterwards which we will cherish forever. Thank you xx
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 20/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Beautiful and Memorable Ceremony

From the initial meeting with Charlotte, we knew she was the perfect person to marry us. Her warmth, kindness, and genuine love for what she does shone through in every conversation. She took the time to truly get to know our story, our quirks, and the kind of ceremony that would feel most authentic to who we are, even pivoting to add cultural traditions at the last minute without a blink of an eye.

On our wedding day, Charlotte created a space that felt intimate, joyful, and full of meaning. Her ability to put our love story into words was evident, and the ceremony was so personal and heartfelt that many of our guests told us it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they’d ever witnessed. Charlotte guided us through each part with care and emotion, making it feel effortless and deeply special. We will forever be grateful to her for helping us begin this next chapter surrounded by so much love and light.

If you’re looking for a celebrant who listens, cares, and creates a ceremony that feels uniquely you, Charlotte is that person. She is professional, talented, kind, and wonderful to work with. She’s an absolute gift and will forever be one of the brightest spots of our wedding day.

Thanks again so much for everything - we'll be calling you in ten years for our vow renewal!!!
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Hannah Sent on 23/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Part of our Day

Charlotte was an absolute dream to work with. She was quick to respond and proactive about introducing herself and scheduling time to meet. We instantly hit it off given she's incredibly warm, friendly, and intelligent. We never needed to follow up with her or chase her down for a response. The ceremony she delivered was absolutely beautiful - everyone raved about it. My father said it was his favorite part of the entire day. I cannot recommend Charlotte enough - she captured our love and romantic history perfectly. I wouldn't have had it any other way. Thank you, Charlotte!
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Asma Sent on 06/11/2024
4 out of 5 rating

Overall ok experience

Charlotte was nice and did prepare a personalised script.
She is really polite, look great on the day and we had a nice time getting to know here. the service it self was good.
The downfalls were that I found it very difficult to keep up with the long sentences and had to keep asking her to repeat herself. This is now recorded on our wedding video, and we asked her to make our service as realistic as possible, as a lot of our guests didn't know it wasn't our legal wedding. The only thing was she said for legal reason she couldn't say 'I pronounce you married'/ (or something along those lines) but on the day, there was no paper to sign, and it was stressful for my husband to figure out solutions.
Overall it was an ok experience with Charlotte.
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Richard Sent on 27/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely faultless !!

What a fabulous ceremony !!
Charlotte really did us proud and made the day so special. The whole family were saying what a perfect day it was and how she made it so personal. We will treasure these memories for years to come!
Charlotte made our vow renewal perfect and even agreed to carry out the ceremony at our chosen venue ....on the London eye !!
Sara
Sara Sent on 15/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Really really special

Charlotte was absolutely incredible. She bought together our love story in such a personal way that really touched the heart strings of not just us but all of our guests. Everyone was so embraced in our story and the way that Charlotte delivered it was so magical. The room was full of happy tears. So many of our guests complimented Charlotte and said that they had never ever been to such a beautiful wedding ceremony that was so well put together, so thoughtful, so personal and so unique. Thank you so much Charlotte. It was so beautiful to share our special day with you and we are so happy, living on cloud nine. You made our day extra special ❤️
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Nicole Sent on 19/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

Wonderful celebrant. Charlotte was organised, both pre-wedding and during the wedding. She took our simple questionnaire answers and turned them into a profoundly joyous and moving ceremony. There's much opportunity to discuss and review but we felt very little review was needed. We wanted a celebrant led ceremony since our engagement and feel very fortunate to have found Charlotte. Hugely talented celebrant in both the writing and delivery. Our guests were impressed, and many gave positive feedback that it was the most intimate and personal ceremony they'd witnessed. There were tears and laughter perfectly timed throughout the ceremony. We couldn't have imagined anything more perfect.
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Chady Sent on 14/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

"Captivating Ceremony and Exceptional Support: A Heartfelt Review for Celebrant Charlotte"

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Charlotte as our wedding celebrant. Her ability to craft a touching and personalized speech was truly exceptional. From the moment she began speaking, it was evident that she had taken the time to understand our story and the essence of our relationship.

Charlotte's words were not just a narration but a genuine reflection of our journey together. Her speech resonated deeply with us and our guests, evoking both tears and smiles. She captured the emotions of the day in a way that felt authentic and heartfelt.

Furthermore, Charlotte's expertise extended beyond her beautiful speech. She meticulously explained the ceremony timeline, ensuring that we were comfortable and well-prepared for each step. Her attention to detail and organization made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

Thank you, Charlotte, for creating a ceremony that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Chady & Agnese
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Natasha Sent on 31/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best thing we did!

Our experience having a celebrant was the best thing we did at our wedding. We had so many compliments on how thoughtful and special the ceremony was, and how it made everyone feel like they were a part of our story too. Charlotte put so much effort into making the ceremony feel authentic to us as a couple, utilising our stories and life to curate a ceremony that was unique and special. Charlotte’s relaxed nature on the day put us both at ease (especially the groom waiting at the front) seeing a friendly face that we’d met with and communicated with before. It truly was the best decision we made for us as a couple - it allowed us the freedom to share our personal story and love with our loved ones after an intimate legal ceremony with our immediate family.
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Stuart Sent on 04/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Celebrant

We are so happy with how our special day went.

Despite having to plan a lot of the day from quite different timezones Charlotte made it really easy.

We were both really impressed with how the ceremony went and Charlotte set the scene for an incredible wedding.

Our guests were surprised that Charlotte was not an old friend as her speech highlighted the important moments of our relationship and she perfectly captured the tone we wanted for our ceremony.
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Dan K. Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

Very professional and well delivered service.
Everyone attending was very impressed.
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