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Julia is a multi award-winning celebrant creating and delivering wedding and vow renewal ceremonies across the Cotswolds.Her style is traditional with a twist ! Organised, professional, warm and empathetic she will quickly put you at ease. You can relax knowing your ceremony is in safe hands.

Services Offered

Julia provides an exceptional service from beginning to end. She will initially schedule a face-to-face or virtual consultation and will be happy to hear all your thoughts and ideas. Whether this is your wedding or a vow renewal, she will create a ceremony that is memorable. If you are looking for a truly bespoke ceremony get in touch soon.

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Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant

Reviews for Julia Hawkes Your Celebrant in the Cotswolds

Jeanie
Jeanie Sent on 13/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Julia is a artist with how she creates the perfectly personal ceremony

Julia made our ceremony the most incredible, special part of our day and every single guest on the day and since has expressed how memorable, beautiful and unique it was. We knew as soon as we spoke with Julia that we had made the right choice and this was going to be an incredible moment for us, the craftsmanship and care Julia put into the ceremony made it so personal, while also giving us time to reflect, moments of laughter and a really beautiful memory we will share with our friends and family forever. It was such a beautiful and loving rendition of our story and it was such a special moment reading it out to each other.

Julia also took some lovely photos and videos at the venue that she sent to us the next day, which was so kind and also provided a gorgeous keepsake box of our vows and everything she said on the day. Memories that are timeless.
Susan
Susan Sent on 26/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Joyful Wedding Ceremony

We really couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful wedding ceremony and we’re still basking in the joy of it all. We had complete confidence in Julia right from our first conversation. She took the time to listen carefully to our wishes and put together such a beautifully scripted ceremony which had just the right balance of humour, joy and seriousness. So many of our guests mentioned how impressed they were with Julia - they thought she was truly outstanding. Because of our trust in Julia we were able to totally relax on our wedding day. Thank you, Julia . J
Megan
Megan Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Julia was truly amazing! Thank you.

Choosing Julia to be our celebrant was without a doubt one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she made us feel completely relaxed and took the time to genuinely get to know us as a couple.

Our ceremony was absolutely perfect—personal, meaningful, and full of love. She beautifully included the loved ones who couldn’t be there with us on the day, as well as our daughter, which made the ceremony even more special. The story she wrote about us was spot on and captured us perfectly, with just the right amount of humour woven throughout.

So many of our guests commented on how wonderful the ceremony was, and that is all thanks to her. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant and would recommend her to anyone looking for a truly personal and unforgettable ceremony.

Meg and Sam
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Jayne Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Julia

A big heart thank you to Julia, who played such an important part in my daughter and her now husband Sam's wedding.
From the very beginning, Julia's calm unobtrusive manner helped put everyone at ease, making those moments before the ceremony feel relaxed and special. She took the time in the weeks beforehand to truly get to know Meg and Sam, which made all the difference.
The ceremony itself was beautiful - delivered with genuine sincerity, warmth, and just the right touch of humour. Julia captured their story and the love they share so perfectly, making it personal, meaningful and unforgettable.
It really was the perfect day and a truly special occasion. Thank you Julia for helping make it so memorable.
Jayne Stephens MOTB
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Ellie Sent on 28/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most wonderful celebrant...

Our experience of working with Julia as our celebrant for our wedding last month was seamless. Her professionalism and experience was evident from the moment we were put in contact with her. We felt listened to and understood throughout the planning of our ceremony and greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet in person to plan a few months before the big day. We also felt reassured by Julia's support in writing our personal vows. Julia has such a calm presence and this made us feel at ease throughout the whole process. She effortlessly guided us as we planned our ceremony and on the day when emotions were high and the memory of all the finite details went out the window for us and our guests! Our ceremony was incredibly personal, allowing us to relive the story of our relationship and authentically share it with all of those we love the most. Thank you Julia.
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Andy Sent on 11/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Julia was the perfect choice for our day

Julia was the celebrant at our wedding in November and we honestly could not have asked for better. From the very beginning, she took the time to really listen to what we wanted from our ceremony and made thoughtful, helpful suggestions to ensure everything flowed perfectly on the day.

Her guidance helped shape a ceremony that felt completely personal to us, while still feeling relaxed and meaningful.

On the day itself, she was calm, warm and professional, and we felt so reassured knowing she was such a key part of our wedding. We were absolutely delighted to have Julia play such a major role in our big day and would recommend her without hesitation.
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Jonathan Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Julia Hawkes was a fantastic celebrant for our wedding

We chose Julia as our celebrant for our wedding at Berkeley Castle, and we’re so glad we did.

From the very beginning, she led us through a thoughtful and well-structured preparation process that meant the ceremony ended up feeling genuinely authentic, personal to us, and exactly in line with what we had hoped for. She shared helpful ideas and templates – for example around readings, possible elements to include, and practical tips for the day – without ever making things feel formulaic.

We really appreciated that she took the time to meet us in person during the preparation phase. She struck a great balance between offering clear guidance and giving us the freedom to shape a ceremony that felt uniquely ours. Throughout the whole journey she was extremely responsive and available whenever we needed consultation or feedback, which kept us feeling very well supported.

The ceremony she ultimately crafted and delivered on the day was wonderful and really resonated with our guests – we received fantastic comments afterwards about how special and “us” it felt.

We would warmly recommend Julia to any couple looking for a celebrant who is professional, caring and truly committed to creating a personal, memorable ceremony.
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Carrie Sent on 23/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Warmth and Brevity from Julia

Julia, from first meeting to final wonderful delivery of our personal wedding ceremony, created for us a beautiful bespoke, understanding, insightful and eloquent marriage. Julia guided us through creating the whole ceremony, around which we could orchestrate a celebration to suit us and all our family and friends. Julia was able to interpret our feelings perfectly, there was humour, gravity and love. We will remember the day forever and can only thank and recommend Julia for her professionalism and warmth.
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Amy Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding with Julia was perfect

As soon as we spoke on the phone we knew that Julia was the celebrant we'd love to have for our wedding. She exuded a calmness and professionality that we both were looking for. Through meeting us in person and from some in-depth questions, Julia crafted a beautiful script that included so much love and our family really enjoyed the ceremony. We'd decided on a few special moments for the wedding and the way Julia conducted the ceremony with a good mix of humour and sincerity which put everyone at ease. We really loved our day and it felt so special listening to words that meant so much to us. Thank you Julia, we're so pleased we chose you for our wedding day!
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Tom Sent on 04/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love Julia!

Julia was absolutely amazing and if you’re looking for a celebrant for your wedding, look no further as she’s the best!

We had so many people come up to us after the ceremony saying that it was better than other standard ceremonies they’d seen before and that it was a lot more personalised to us and emotional. From the beginning, Julia was so easy to talk to and really helped us feel comfortable and ready for the day and she made the actual ceremony (which we were excited for but also a bit nervous about) feel so right and perfect and we can’t thank her enough.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We truly couldn’t have asked for a more magical celebrant than Julia!


We truly couldn’t have asked for a more magical celebrant than Julia. From the moment we connected on Instagram, we knew she was the one. We didn’t want a traditional or overly formal ceremony, we wanted something personal, heartfelt and full of warmth and Julia delivered that and so much more.

She took the time to really get to know us, and created a ceremony that felt so perfectly us. It made us laugh, cry, and smile the whole way through. On the day, she was calm, kind, and just the loveliest presence to have around. The ceremony was genuinely one of our favourite parts of the whole wedding weekend, and that was entirely down to Julia.

We’re so grateful to her for the beautiful words, the thoughtful touches, and how at ease she made us feel. We’ll treasure those moments forever.

Thankyou so much!!
Akimi
Akimi Sent on 25/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A heart-warming ceremony!

I live in Tokyo. I exchanged emails with Julia between Japan and England. She was very attentive to my needs, so I had no worries. Our wedding was a heartwarming ceremony just as we had imagined. Julia helped us with the original ceremony we wanted, with all her heart. I am very grateful to her.
Heather
Heather Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Joyous Ceremony, Thank You!

Choosing Julia as our celebrant was one of the best, if not the best decision we made for our wedding day.

We chose a celebrant wedding as we were hoping for a ceremony that was personal and truly captured 'us'. In this, Julia exceeded all our expectations. She created the most beautiful, unique ceremony that really felt like a reflection of our personalities and our stories. We've had so many compliments from friends and family remarking on what an amazing ceremony she conducted!

Throughout our time working with her, Julia was always professional, kind and extremely helpful. For a time we were worried a close family member might not make it to the wedding and she went above and beyond to try and help us to organise a small ceremony in the presence of that family member. Despite the fact that was not needed, we're so grateful for all the extra effort she put in.

On the day she really helped both of us feel at ease, especially my husband waiting at the end of the aisle! Her calm presence and delivery was perfect for the occasion. After our wedding, we were absolutely delighted to receive a beautiful box with a copy of our ceremony, personal vows and another little keepsake box with our tied ribbons from the handfasting.

We would recommend Julia (and a celebrant wedding!) without hesitation, her ceremony set the tone for the most joyous and perfect day of our lives!
Gowree
Gowree Sent on 16/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Julia enough

Julia conducted our UK wedding ceremony for us and she was absolutely amazing throughout.

From the very beginning, she gave us so much helpful advice on how to do a dual ceremony (as we're an intercultural couple) which we really appreciated because there wasnt that much advice readily available.

Leading up to the day, she carefully crafted the most perfect bespoke ceremony for us, using the details we sent over to her. I also really appreciated that she took the care to learn how to correctly pronounce my Indian name (because not many people bother!), which I really really appreciated!

We loved our ceremony and we cannot thank Julia enough!
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