About
On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: July 2026
Thank you for visiting my Hitched page. I'm Julie, celebrant, storyteller, professional tissue-holder and occasional keeper of wedding rings when best men or women can’t be trusted to hold them!
About me!
I have the privilege of helping people celebrate some of life's biggest moments and every ceremony I create is completely bespoke because no two people, couples or families are the same.
I love hearing people's stories. The funny bits, the romantic bits, the slightly embarrassing bits that someone always insists I include in the ceremony. Those personal details are what turn a ceremony from something nice into something unforgettable.
I'm a people person through and through. I care deeply about making everyone feel comfortable, whether that's calming nervous couples, reassuring families, or convincing a groom that, yes, he really does need to stand in the right place.
I'm proud to have received industry recognition for my work, but the real reward is seeing a couple grinning at each other during their vows or shedding an emotional tear, and hearing guests laugh at a shared memory,
Above all, I believe life's biggest moments deserve warmth, authenticity, kindness and sometimes a little humour. The best ceremonies are the ones that feel genuinely human.
No two couples want or need the same service so I now offer 4 different options:
Option 1
Full wedding ceremony that includes a service script complete with your personal love story, choreography of the wedding and all the 'trimmings' such as ring exchange, personal vows, declaration of intent (I do's) and any wedding symbolism you may wish to include.
Option 2
Ceremony writing service which is everything included above except for attendance and reading of the service on your day. Ideal if you have a family member or friend who would be happy to deliver this for you.
Option 3
If you wish to write your own script, I am able to officiate for you. We would have a Teams meeting prior to the wedding to ensure I understand how you wish your ceremony to be delivered and I would then deliver it for you.
Option 4
If you are looking to get married in a registry office with just 2 witnesses then myself and a colleague are able to provide this service. It gives you the option to have a ‘secret’ wedding saving you the stress of choosing who to have as your witnesses.
I offer a friendly inclusive service from start to finish and only book one wedding a day so if timings change there is no rush. I aim to give you a stress-free experience so I offer unlimited emails and phone calls throughout our journey together.
I am more than happy to have a no obligation Teams meeting or phone call with you to discuss your wedding or you can find more details on my website.
- LGBTQ+-owned
- Woman-owned
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