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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: January 2026

Have you recently got engaged? My warmest Congratulations! Although probably not top of your list yet, you will want to make sure you book in the person of your choice to lead you through your ceremony and set up the celebrations. And who better to do this than 4 x wedding award winner Janet Shell Ceremonies?!

Your big day means the world to you and it matters to me too. Welcome to Janet Shell Ceremonies and a celebrant who is always fascinated by the different love stories she hears and writes from the heart to match your special moment.

I am there to guide and support the choices you make and help you add in the little touches that make the ceremony uniquely yours.

If you read through my reviews, you will see how much that means to my couples and how together we craft something that includes you as individuals and you as a couple. We learn how others see you, and hear beautiful readings that encapsulate your love for each other.

My style of writing is to draw together the stories of your journey and share them with joy, kindness and humour. I have many years’ experience as an opera singer, radio presenter, author and teacher, and that professionalism puts you at the very centre of the day, where you belong.

I work through collaboration and my favourite moment in a ceremony is when the couple speak their personalised vows to each other. I have tips for speaking those vows and have been asked to coach individuals on occasion, so that moment runs smoothly.

It would be my pleasure to work with you and hear your unique story of love and commitment.

Once you have booked your Celebrant, you can relax, knowing that nearer the time, you can call on me to work alongside you as you create your day. I can't wait to hear all about you!

Services Offered

Janet Shell Ceremonies offers bespoke wedding celebration ceremonies, with detailed and careful planning while retaining spontaneity and humour.

Janet also offers a renewal of vows ceremony working with clients to celebrate the story of their relationship so far.

LGBTQ+ friendly and a woman owned business.

Discount to hitched couples

I offer a 15% discount to all hitched couples and then just round it down a bit to make an even number! Check that out. While I place real value on my skills, I also want you to have that value.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant

Served in

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Somerset, South West London, Surrey and West Sussex

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Reviews for Janet Shell Ceremonies

Grace
Grace Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Janet was wonderful

Janet was such a wonderful celebrant, from the moment we met her on a zoom call we knew she was the right fit for us! She asked us in depth about or relationship and drew up a very personalized narrative for our ceremony. I had multiple friends and family members tell me how wonderful she was after the ceremony! We are very grateful for the care she put in to making sure it was tailored to us and our love story!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect personalised ceremony

When we were in the process of choosing a celebrant Janet stood out because she really connected with us. She understood immediately how we wanted the ceremony to be and provided ideas and guidance. She never once made us feel backed into making a decision and was very supportive of how we wanted that part of the day to be. She was instrumental in keeping the groom calm throughout the process and during the day. She wrote a unique and personalised ceremony that made everyone laugh and cry. Stories from our friends were woven into what we had provided. We are glad she is part of our memories of the day in our photos. She really told our story to our family and friends.
S
Simon Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A summer outdoor wedding

Janet was a joy to work with and interpreted our vision for the ceremony, bringing warmth and humour to it. She intertwined stories from us and our friends into her ceremony so the day was filled with laughter and love. Many of our guests commented afterwards on how good Janet had been. We would happily recommend her to anyone.
Heather
Heather Sent on 28/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Warm and friendly

We loved Janet from the moment we first chatted over zoom, she has such a strong presence and made us feel comfortable from the get go. Her skills in obtaining details about our relationship and turning it into the most perfect ceremony. The guests loved her and we received such great feedback about her.
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Gregory Sent on 25/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing part of our wedding

Janet was the celebrant for our wedding

We were immediately drawn to how warm she was in our first discussions with her, which absolutely came across in the ceremony

We were in Australia preparing for a uk wedding but Janet was really responsive.

As we weren’t having a “legal” ceremony she was also great at structuring something meaningful. There were lots of ideas that were provided but it still felt like our decisions.

Janet also sent some timely emails when we were getting stressed in the days before that really helped calm things.

On the day she did an amazing ceremony and also dealt with the room full of kids perfectly.

We would absolutely recommend! Thank you for helping make the day so special

J
Josie Sent on 23/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal!!

We had the most wonderful day celebrating 30 years of marriage. Janet was fantastic from start to finish. She was available whenever we needed her and knew exactly the type of ceremony we wanted. She was incredibly flexible, even with a last minute addition to the ceremony - nothing phased her! I would definitely recommend Janet to anyone wanting to renew their vows. She had so many ideas to make the ceremony fun and special. She helped make our day so special and memorable.
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N Hardc Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Warm and Wonderful

From the moment of contact, Janet was warm, welcoming, wise and completely professional. Her attention to detail was comprehensive and nothing was too much trouble. She spent time getting to know the couple and their families and tailoring a really knowledgeable, witty and heartfelt ceremony which had something for everybody.
She made the celebration safe, comfortable and charming, and had plenty of advice to give to make the event unique and fun.
I would thoroughly recommend Janet’s services.
Eoin
Eoin Sent on 23/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Queen of Ceremonies!

Where can we begin with Janet! With only 3 weeks notice, she dropped into our lives and took over the ceremony planning with professionalism and grace. She took the short notice in her stride and never made us feel like we were asking a lot or being unreasonable. She produced a really special ceremony that had us wondering how she had got to know us so well in that time! She took care to organise all the components that were special to us while engaging the whole room throughout the ceremony. Despite the very short run up, all of our guests congratulated us on what a special and personal ceremony it was. We would strongly recommend Janet as a celebrant for your wedding.
Jing
Jing Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Janet Made Our Wedding Unforgettable

We had our wedding on October 20th at Kew Gardens and decided to hire Janet just a month before the big day—a fairly last-minute decision, but one we are incredibly grateful for. From the moment we visited Janet's personal website, her passion for her work and dedication to creating meaningful ceremonies were clear.

Our initial meeting with Janet was fantastic; she took the time to explain every aspect of her service in detail, making us feel immediately at ease. Throughout the planning process, Janet was incredibly attentive, taking the time to get to know us as a couple. Her thoughtful questions and genuine interest in our story helped her craft a ceremony that truly reflected who we are.

Janet guided us through every step, simplifying the process and removing much of the stress that can come with planning a wedding ceremony. Her professionalism, warmth, and experience shone through every interaction.

On the day itself, Janet delivered a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that exceeded our expectations. It was a complete success, and we are so glad we made the decision to work with her.

We highly recommend Janet to anyone looking for a celebrant who is passionate, dedicated, and truly invested in making your special day unforgettable.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our story, magical special day.

My husband Nick and I got married on the 21st of September 2024. We are UK citizens who live in Canada and were travelling back to England to get married and share our day with family and friends. From the beginning Janet was warm and kind, she made us feel very comfortable. She was considerate of the time difference and made setting meetings up easy and hassle free.

My husband and I aren’t centre of attention people, funny us getting married and we had quite a lot of people at the wedding! Janet made things super easy and less nerve wrecking by sending us a simple questionnaire which we filled out to help her understand our story which she compiled into a beautiful ceremony.

On the day of the ceremony was heartwarming and personal and Janet even added a story that she had asked if we wouldnt mind her adding at the end, we surprisingly related to this story really personally (Dino arms - if you remember Janet haha!).

We had so many of our guests say how wonderful Janet was with putting our love and story into words. We were so overjoyed with Janet and are grateful that she was able to give us a forever memory on the best day of our lives. Thank you so much Janet and we would recommend you to anyone who is getting married!!
George
George Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recomend to anyone on the look out for a celebrant

Janet made our day beautifully personal. She was lovely and engaging from our very first interaction. She sent us questionnaires to fill out, helping her learn a bit of our history and understand us as individuals. We received a rough draft of her speech in advance, allowing us to review and personalize it further if we wanted.

She held back a few details, so we enjoyed some really sweet surprises on the day, which we loved (though if you’d prefer all the information upfront, she’s happy to share it). Janet was a joy on the day, and the ceremony went beautifully. We’ve received so many compliments, with guests saying it was the most personal ceremony they’d ever attended.

We would recommend Janet in a heartbeat. She’s amazing, and we hope you have her on your special day too!
L
Lo Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible

Janet Shell was incredible; she made our ceremony truly memorable. We had an interfaith ceremony held in Middle Temple garden, and Janet was the most amazing celebrant anyone could wish for. From the moment we met Janet, we were extremely excited for our ceremony. We wanted it to be personal but were also nervous about speaking in public, and she put us both at ease.

Janet made our ceremony fun and personal, and we would have been lost without her leading the way in our hymn. She went above and beyond; we had briefly met the composer who wrote the song I walked down the aisle to in an airport, and Janet even managed to get a beautiful message from him. Janet also helped us write our vows and my husband’s speech, which made the day even more special. We feel so lucky to have had Janet lead our day and would highly recommend her. She was wonderful and made our day perfect.
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Tess Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Janet was wonderful!

Janet was exactly who we were looking for to hold our wedding ceremony. We warmed to her from the very first meeting, and she was happy to take a script that we had written ourselves, which she added her own words and personality to - and it was perfect. On the day she added a joy and warmth to the ceremony that made it so very special. Her delivery was just wonderful. We were so happy to have found her, and I highly recommend her! Tess & Ian
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Person Sent on 27/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience - highly recommended

Janet was our Celebrant in July 2024 - having interviewed several, Janet was the person who gave us most confidence in our day, and that confidence was well placed. She was responsive ahead of the event - adjusting her script several times to better suit our day - and meticulous over details, even bringing nicely bound copies of our self-written vows so that photos would look as god as possible. The ceremony itself was perfect - Janet read the room well, paced us appropriately, as well as bringing her own character to the event just the right amount. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Janet to other couples getting married
John
John Sent on 26/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and magnificent!

Janet Shell is the most splendid and delightful celebrant that anyone could possibly wish for. Janet's celebration of our wedding was absolutely superb! With her infectious charm, perfect recitation, and singing (we asked her to sing a song at the end - chef's kiss to her!), she made our wedding so very memorable.

My wife and I sincerely recommend her without hesitation! She was so wonderful, in fact, that one would almost want to renew vows annually with Janet.
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