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Based in York, North Yorkshire, Eleanor the Celebrant is passionate about presiding over delightful and distinctive wedding ceremonies.

With all ceremonies, we'll start off with a no-obligation video chat or in-person meeting, getting to know each other and making sure we have the chemistry you’re looking for. If you feel like I’m the celebrant of your dreams (fingers crossed!), the fun can start!

You'll kick off with a mini date night – cocktails and candles – and some all-important questions to work through together, talking points and an in-depth questionnaire to help me get to know you and your story. Once you’ve sent that back to me, we’ll meet up over a bevvy (wine or coffee – your choice!) and go through all the juicy details for the day. All of this helps me put together your first draft script, which I’ll send to you for notes, revisions, and feedback, and we can make changes and meet up as much as you like until we’ve created the ceremony of your dreams!

You’ll receive my unwavering support – it’s a stressful time, and I’m here to help in any way I can. You can be involved in the writing as much or as little as you like, and the final balance will be due only when you’re completely happy with the script – no later than 8-weeks before your big day.

To get to know you, I'll send a questionnaire date night for you to work through as a couple before we meet face to face to work out all the juicy details. From there, I'll create your perfect ceremony script, and we can meet up and stay in touch as much as you like until you're deliriously happy with the finished product! A rehearsal is included in the total cost (if you'd like one), as well as a presentation copy of the script. Any extra costs will be discussed before booking, so there'll be no surprises.

Because one size never fits all, I also offer ceremony script writing, extra rehearsals, and any additional support that might be needed.

WHY CHOOSE ME?

I’ll never stop being amazed that I have the privilege of meeting such wonderful couples who entrust me with their stories and that I play a small part in marking the start of a beautiful new chapter.

My job isn’t to tell you what to do but to get to know you inside-out to make sure your ceremony perfectly reflects you, sharing the beauty of who you are with the people you love most. You shouldn’t ever be limited in celebrating your love, and you’ll have my unwavering support throughout the whole process as we work together to create something bloomin’ spectacular.

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Reviews for Eleanor the Celebrant

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Jamie Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars just isn't enough ✨️

From the moment we received the glowing recommendation, we knew Eleanor was the celebrant for us.

We eloped with our 3 kids and had very little idea of how we wanted our wedding to be, other than for the kids to feel included and for things to be laid back and relaxed.

From the first zoom call Eleanor made us feel comfortable and heard. She was incredibly patient with our baby who didn't want to settle and two boys who wanted to chat too!
She came back to us with some beautiful ideas for the ceremony that made room for us as a couple to celebrate how far we have come so far, but also keeping things fun and engaging for the kids.
We absolutely loved the date night box that accompanied the questionnaires we got to fill in, these left no stone unturned and we felt like it meant a lot for Eleanor to get to know us well enough to be apart of our wedding.

Along the way Eleanor went above and beyond and helped us with all sorts of recommendations, from unique ideas for the ceremony, a photographer and restaurant to go to on the big day, to things to do with the kids during our stay at york. Nothing felt too much.

On the day we were blown away by the ceremony she had prepared. We felt relaxed, had time to take in all the small details included, and enjoyed listening to our story told back to us with such beautiful words. We appreciated the time and effort that went into planning the smaller rituals we asked to be included in our big day.

The patience that was held for our kids was beyond what we could have expected. The kids being comfortable enough to be completely themselves with Eleanor, who they had only met properly the night before, shows just how at ease we all felt in her presence.

We are forever grateful to Eleanor for making our day so special for the 5 of us. And would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get married in the future.
We will never be able to say thank you enough for everything you have done for us. You'll always have a special place in our hearts.
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Emily Sent on 25/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect ceremony we could have wished for

I’m not sure there’s enough words in the world to do justice to what Eleanor did for our ceremony and the beginning of our marriage. She saw us, heard us and celebrated us, then she made everyone else see it too. At least 20 people came up to us after saying they were blown away by her and the ceremony and that it felt as if she was a close friend. Others told us they learned of new depths to our relationship and were moved to tears by our story. This is Eleanor’s gift. We wanted our ceremony to be the highlight of our day and it will be the highlight of our life. I’ve never felt so deeply connected to my partner, or so held in such a moment of intimacy and presence. This is not an easy task, but Eleanor makes it look like one. I will shout from the rooftops to anyone who will listen about how incredible she is and the value of having Eleanor over a registrar. You won’t regret a single penny spent on her.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 01/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Choose Eleanor!

We were so lucky to find Eleanor to craft and lead our wedding ceremony.

From the very beginning, Eleanor was so incredibly warm and encouraging, meeting us on multiple occasions to discuss every part of the ceremony, and suggesting ways to weave our ideas together, both logistically and creatively. She took the time to get to know us and our story, and then created a beautiful ceremony script (with plenty of humour) that was completely ours - being flexible with any tweaks (not that we had any!). Eleanor welcomed our wish to involve as many important people as possible, making it easy for them to put their parts together, and keeping these a wonderful surprise until the wedding day. Considering our love of music, she encouraged a hearty group sing-along, which will be one of our favourite memories of the day, as well as a beautiful ring warming accompanied by song.

On the day, Eleanor's ceremony delivery was just perfect, and many of our guests asked afterwards if she was a friend of ours (we now definitely feel she is!) The ceremony set the tone for the day - warm, personal and joyful. Eleanor printed our family and friends' readings and stories, and afterwards we received a beautiful copy of our ceremony script for us to treasure. These touches matched Eleanor's level of care throughout the planning process - checking in, questionnaires, sending us a 'date night' package etc.

If you are considering a celebrant-led ceremony, do it, and choose Eleanor! We knew with confidence our ceremony was in safe hands - Eleanor is truly wonderful at what she does.
Yasmin
Yasmin Sent on 02/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best celebrant!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Eleanor as our celebrant for our wedding in May 2025, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. From the very beginning, she was warm, personable, and incredibly thoughtful — taking the time to really get to know us as a couple and craft a beautiful ceremony.

On the day, she brought such a calm, joyful energy that made everything flow perfectly. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was, and that’s all thanks to her!

What has meant even more is how she’s continued to check in with us even after the wedding — it’s clear she genuinely cares about the couples she marries.

We’re so grateful to have had her as part of our special day and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Jay
Jay Sent on 23/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully romantic and personalised ceremony!

We feel so lucky to have had Eleanor as our wedding celebrant. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple through video calls and in-person meet ups, really taking the time to understand our story. She guided us with so many creative and thoughtful ideas to involve our friends and family, making the ceremony deeply personal and meaningful.

Eleanor also supported us in writing our individual vows and speeches, giving us the confidence to make them truly our own. On the day, she had printed them beautifully for us, which was such a special touch and something we’ll treasure as a keepsake forever.

The ceremony itself was perfect - romantic, unique and a true reflection of us as a couple. So many of our guests told us it was the most special and personal wedding they had ever been to, and we couldn’t agree more. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house! Eleanor has such a warm and calming presence, and we will always be grateful for the beautiful memories she created for us.

We honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
David
David Sent on 29/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect ceremony

Eleanor was our celebrant back in April and friends and family are still discussing how superb she was.
Her beautiful ceremony exceeded our highest expectations and was the highlight of our big day.

From the first zoom conversation, to ongoing chats and drinks meet ups, Eleanor was a JOY to work with from start to finish. We cannot recommend her more highly. The ceremony she created for us was perfect (we even squeezed in a shot for everyone!) and everyone was convinced she must have known us for years due to how personal it was.

Eleanor was our celebrant, and now she’s our friend. Genuinely.

Book her. Do it.
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 27/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply perfect.

Eleanor is absolutely wonderful.
She is so thoughftul and joyous and our wedding would not have been as special as it was without her. She had some EXCELLENT ideas to enhance the ceremony while keeping it feeling very unique to us.
More than just the ceremony, she was attentive and helpful during all of the wedding planning. She was so emotionally supportive and really dedicated to making our wedding day the best it could have been.
She is a brilliant orater, our ceremony felt so natural and she spoke like she had known us for decades.
We have had a number of guests tell us that they're planning on having celebrant-led weddings because of how amazing Eleanor was.
Do yourself a favour and get her booked in. You will not be disappointed.
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Jess Sent on 22/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A magical ceremony, by the best celebrant! ✨️

We can't thank Eleanor enough for making our wedding ceremony absolutely perfect! From our very first chat, we felt an immediate connection – we ended up chatting for ages because we just clicked! Her sense of humor and warmth were exactly what we were hoping for, and it felt like we were speaking with an old friend rather than a celebrant.

Throughout the entire planning process, from meetings to the final preparations, Eleanor went above and beyond. She was incredibly friendly, thoughtful, and accommodating, always making sure we felt supported and excited as the big day drew nearer. We loved having her be a part of our journey and telling our story together.

When we received the ceremony script, we were blown away! The script was not only beautifully written but also spoken out loud so we could really envision how it would sound on the day. It was perfect – it felt so authentic to us, and she captured the essence of our relationship so beautifully.

On the day of the wedding, Eleanor's ceremony was everything we had hoped for and more. Everyone commented on how personal, warm, and heartfelt it was. It really set the tone for the whole day, and it genuinely felt like we had a friend by our side every step of the way. We couldn’t be more grateful to Eleanor for making our ceremony so special – she made it unforgettable ❤️✨️
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Kirsty Sent on 23/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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Eleanor was amazing from start to finish. With regular catch ups via email and zoom it was the perfect way to get to know each other. We were a little nervous about the process of our celebrant understanding us and what we wanted out of our day but Eleanor truly perfected this and completely put us at ease and we even enjoyed the questions along the way. Right up until the wedding day Eleanor was a great comfort and we couldn’t wait for the day. As expected on the day Eleanor was professional yet warm and we truly felt like we were sharing this day and event with a friend who we trusted. Thanks again Eleanor, Billy and Kirsty x
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Jacob Sent on 20/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect celebrant!

What can we say about Eleanor… she gave us the most perfect ceremony we could have asked for. We were looking for a celebrant who could give us a very personal and uplifting ceremony, and we ended up making a friend who dedicated so much time to helping us plan the perfect ceremony. From all the zoom calls to the day itself, we always felt comfortable and at ease, and full of confidence that she was going to deliver everything we wanted and more.

All our guests commented on how lovely the ceremony was, and we found the planning of it the most enjoyable part of the whole wedding planning process. Eleanor is a great person and an even better celebrant and we couldn't recommend her any more!
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further - Eleanor creates absolute perfection!

It's difficult to put into words how amazing Eleanor was and the lasting impact she's had on our marriage. She was the first celebrant we spoke to when we initially decided to choose a celebrant for our ceremony and within 5 minutes of speaking to her, our minds were made up! During the free initial consultation, Eleanor gave us a whole hour of her time and talked us through the services she provided, taking the time to get to know us and answering all of our questions. This was all done with a calm, humorous and reassuring manner - it was like talking to a best friend! We felt that Eleanor really got 'us' as a couple even from that first meeting and she had so many amazing ideas of how we could incorporate some more traditional wedding elements into a ceremony that we really wanted to be done in our own unique way. We left the conversation buzzing with energy and excitement knowing that we'd found *the person* to tell our story.

Over the next few months, Eleanor checked in with us regularly and helped us create a beautiful, personal ceremony that featured everything we could have dreamed and hoped for. Even though we live outside of the UK with a 7 hour time difference, she made a huge effort to accommodate us. When we were back in the UK, we had the chance to meet up with her in person to catch up on the ceremony and discuss next steps. At no point did we feel that she was taking over or making decisions on our behalf, but when we were stuck for ideas she gave helpful suggestions of what we could do to make things even more special. There was a very close family bereavement a few months away from the wedding and throughout this difficult time Eleanor was extremely calm and sensitive to our needs and supported us to make some changes to our ceremony script to incorporate a very moving tribute. Eleanor was also incredibly neuro-affirming throughout and we would recommend her to any ND couples looking for a celebrant.

Eleanor wrote a beautiful ceremony that included ring warming, candle lighting, readings, book exchange and a live performance from one of the bridesmaids - all themed around our favourite books and video games. The script perfectly captured our feelings for each other as well as the history of our relationship - which many of our UK based close friends and family don't know very well as we met right before covid and live in Asia. Our guests were completely bowled over by how intimate, funny and emotional the ceremony was (there were lots of happy tears!). Many of our guests had not been to a celebrant-led ceremony before, but all spoke passionately about this being a huge highlight of the day.

At the heart of this was all Eleanor - the most incredible human inside and out with an unrivalled talent for turning your love story into a beautiful ceremony. She genuinely cared deeply for us as a couple and that really shone through before, during and after the ceremony. There were also plenty of gorgeous personal touches such as little gifts during the planning process and the post-wedding delivery too! We could not have imagined a more wonderful person to tell our story and host our ceremony and cannot say thank you enough. We feel so lucky to have found Eleanor and feel like we've made a friend for life. We would recommend Eleanor to anyone looking to create an intimate, personalised experience for their special day.

Mrs & Mr Rushton
03.08.24
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Jen Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An extraordinary celebrant

Eleanor did an incredible job leading our wedding ceremony, going above and beyond in every way.

Over the twelve months leading up to our ceremony, Eleanor made a big effort to get to know us as individuals and as a couple. She got a real sense of who we are and crafted the ideal wedding ceremony for us, offering to make changes until it was perfect. She really felt like a teammate and was a constant source of warmth, encouragement and positivity through the hectic ride of planning & organising. If you want someone genuine, warm and soulful, you could not pick a better celebrant. Thank you Eleanor!
Tanya
Tanya Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Eleanor made our July ceremony perfect

Eleanor was our wedding celebrant in July and she created such a beautiful, personal and unique ceremony. Even better than we could have ever imagined!

We knew from the very first phone call with Eleanor that she was exactly the right fit for us - she's so warm, friendly, open and full of joy. Initially, we didn't really know what we wanted from the ceremony but Eleanor helped us every step of the way, making sure that we felt fully comfortable with every decision we made.

We met her for a coffee a few months before the wedding and she even came along to our rehearsals to make sure everything ran smoothly.

We honestly can't thank her enough for everything she did to make our wedding day so special and personal. All of our guests commented on how beautiful and unique the ceremony was - she captured our relationship and story so perfectly.

I would absolutely recommend working with Eleanor, she is truly brilliant!
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Amy T. Sent on 30/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made for our wedding

We honestly can't put into words how grateful we are to Eleanor for all the hard work she put into our day. In the whole nine months of stress and worry, our time with Eleanor was the only thing that brought us back to the reason we were doing it. She is such a reassuring, encouraging and supportive presence in the run up and having her waiting for us at the end of the aisle was like reuniting with an old friend. Honestly, asking Eleanor to join our team was one of the best decisions we made.
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Marielle Sent on 03/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Celebrant

We had the absolute pleasure of having Eleanor conduct our vow renewal - we had a covid wedding, so this was our big do – and she was just perfection. The ceremony was so personal and just beautiful. Eleanor is so warm and kind and is a natural. Everyone who attended was gushing about the ceremony, how personal and warm it was. Eleanor did our handfasting so well too, she gave us some options and guidance which we are very grateful for! We cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you!
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