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Last update: December 2025

Hi, I’m George Worthington, an independent celebrant based in Canterbury, Kent.
I create and deliver bespoke, heartfelt ceremonies for weddings, vow renewals, and naming days—each one crafted to reflect the unique story, values, and personalities of the people at its heart.

Working closely with couples and families, I take the time to get to know you and shape a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful, and truly unforgettable. Whether you’re after something relaxed and joyful, deeply romantic, or full of laughter (or all three!), I bring just the right blend of warmth, sincerity, and humour to make your special day come alive.

I’m also passionate about incorporating symbolic or cultural elements into ceremonies. I’ve had the privilege of including various rituals in past services and always welcome the opportunity to learn about new traditions and help honour them with authenticity and respect.

As a fluent French speaker, I’m also able to deliver bilingual or fully French ceremonies—perfect for cross-cultural celebrations or Francophone families.

While I specialise in weddings, I also offer celebrant services for vow renewals and naming ceremonies—any milestone worth celebrating with love and intention.

I’d be honoured to help you create a truly magical and memorable ceremony.

Frequently asked questions

Language:

English
French

Religion:

Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant
Officiant
Master of ceremonies
Toastmaster

Served in

Kent and Surrey

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Reviews for George Worthington Celebrant

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Celebrant

George was the celebrant for our wedding service, George made the whole experience stress free from the moment I first made contact to the end of the service itself.
George made our wedding personable and allowed us to review our wedding script guiding us through what we should add or remove to make it the best it could possibly be. We had our initial and final consultations via phone/ms teams and then had many conversations via email. George was always willing to answer questions and offer suggestions for us.
I would highly recommend George for your wedding service as we could not have hoped for a better ceremony or celebrant to conduct it for us.
L
Lindsey Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful Dual-Lingual ceremony provided!

I worked with George at a recent wedding, and while being lovely and accommodating to myself who was photographing, aiding me and making sure I got the shots I needed, he also did a stand out job for the couple, who wanted a dual-lingual ceremony provided in both French and English.

George made their dreams come through delivering a beautiful ceremony in both languages and had all English speaking and French speaking family members in awe.

It was an absolute pleasure to work alongside him and witness him perform such a beautiful ceremony that meant the world to the couple.

I hope we get to work together again soon!
P
Paul Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you George for being our Celebrant!!

Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant than George. From day one he was super detailed and organised. he had a full script for the ceremony and even asked us for feedback so it felt really personal. He took all our requests on board and worked them into the ceremony perfectly.

He gave us a questionnaire to help get to know us better and then used that to write something that honestly felt like us. not just some generic wedding speech. He told our story so well. how we met, our personalities, why we love each other and it really connected with everyone. So many of our guests came up to us after to say how much they loved him.

And look… the bride was over 90 mins late (😅) but George handled it like an absolute pro. He kept everyone calm, chatted with the guests, kept the vibe going. honestly we were so lucky to have someone so chilled and professional on the day.

Also he gives you example vows which you can use or tweak, or you can write your own. Super helpful when you're stressing about what to say.

All in all, couldn’t recommend him more. George was a legend and made the whole day feel so personal and special.
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Zoe Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend George for English/French ceremonies

We are a French/English couple and it was important to us that the ceremony be conducted in English and French.

George was brilliant from the point of initial contact through to delivery on the day. He helped us by providing us with draft scripts, translating them into French, and working with our changes and personalisation.

We ended up with a ceremony that was delivered perfectly in English and French - including our vows. He helped to find a balance of dual language presentation without repeating each line word for word and he even provided the written prompts for us to read from on the day.

The guests on both sides fully understood the ceremony, which was important to us given the dual languages (not everyone was bilingual) and it felt personal and unique.

We have attended other dual language weddings and we know it's not an easy task to deliver this well.

George was a complete professional and we would highly recommend him to do any service in French, English or both!

Thanks George - you made our day very special.
J
Jack Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

George was fantastic in hosting our wedding celebration. He was friendly and flexible in the planning stages of our ceremony, being happy to adjust to our preferences numerous times! This helped our ceremony feel really tailored to my wife and I. George had a lovely way of expressing himself during the ceremony, particularly with some nice anecdotes and a reading we'd asked for. We would highly recommend George to anyone looking for a more personal ceremony.
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Sabrina Sent on 19/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond a Celebrant,A Friend, a Guide, and an Angel

George was honestly the best choice I could have ever made for our special day. From the very beginning he kept following up with me, making sure I was fully ready and comfortable. On the wedding day, he was like an angel standing between me, the bride, and the groom—his kindness, personality, and support were a true blessing.
He wasn’t just a celebrant; he felt like a friend or even a family member. He helped us through the stress, shared in our emotions, and even joined in the confetti shoot! That meant so much to us. I would recommend him a million times over he’s worth so much more than the value of money, and far beyond any previous experience I’ve had.
George truly made our day unforgettable
C
Christie Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

George is fantastic!

Honestly cannot thank George enough for everything, the whole process from start to finish was excellent. George is extremely personable, helpful and easy going which just made everything so enjoyable and stress free - from the getting to know each other calls to the big day itself. The ceremony was beautiful, personal and everything we wanted. George got it so spot on.

We cannot thank you enough for making our day so special!
P
Peter Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr Peter Pethers

Fantastic service, responsive to our needs and value for money. Would highly recommend George to anyone.
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Simon Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Master of Ceremonies

George provided an exceptional Master of Ceremonies service at our Wedding. From start to finish George was truly excellent, providing warmth, sincerity, and an authentic personal touch to our special day.

George truly immersed himself into our Wedding, he demonstrated a real attention to detail during the planning stages and was keen to learn about us, our guests and our day.

This attention to detail became very apparent in his carefully crafted dialogue, from opening the wedding to the cutting of the cake, George provided the perfect balance of professionalism, humour, and the all-important personal touch.

George also went the extra mile to ensure the day ran perfectly from liaising with the Hotel to helping Grandma to her seat. He even helped settle our Best Man’s pre-speech nerves with reassurance and advice.

We cannot speak highly enough of George and would thoroughly recommend him as a Master of Ceremonies!
Dave
Dave Sent on 24/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Personal, Thoughtful and Funny!

George was an unbelievable celebrant. We were both unsure whether to go down this route but are so pleased we did.

He made everyone in the room, and us included, feel so at ease. He told a few lighthearted jokes that were genuinely funny and we kept getting asked who our celebrant was during the day which I think speaks volumes.

He was very personal too, we went for a portmanteau of our names resulting in Boylesekera, and my wife has Shashi has a complex maiden name (Wunnekuarachigay Dorna Shashindri Nayanthara Abayasekera). He sent us voicenotes of him practising how you say it and absolutely nailed the pronunciation which made it so special as we really didn’t want someone to stumble over arguably the most important bit.

We wholeheartedly recommend using George, as he made the day even more special for us.
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George Worthington
George Worthington
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Bonjour, hello, and congratulations! 🎉

I’m George, a wedding celebrant with a passion for creating ceremonies that are joyful, personal, and full of heart (with just the right amount of humour). My journey into this world started when a few brave family members let me take the reins at their weddings — and I absolutely loved it! There’s something magical about helping two people tell their love story in front of everyone who matters most, and I haven’t looked back since.

Originally from the rolling hills of Lancashire, I now call Canterbury home, where I live with my family — and a very enthusiastic two-year-old who insists on hosting daily tea parties. When I’m not crafting bespoke ceremonies, you’ll likely find me on the rugby pitch, pottering about in the garden, or building something slightly wonky in the shed.

Oh, and if you fancy a touch of je ne sais quoi, I can also conduct your ceremony in French (thanks to my degree in French and a wonderful year living in Perpignan). Perfect if you fancy a bilingual twist or a little French flair. 🇫🇷

Whether you’re after something traditional, totally unique, or delightfully bilingual, I’ll work with you to make sure your ceremony feels 100% you — heartfelt, memorable, and filled with love (and maybe a few happy tears).

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