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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

Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant

Served in

Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Suffolk

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Reviews for Julie Cottenden Celebrant

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Donald Sent on 27/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

amazing, wonderful and genuine

Lesley and i needed two witnesses urgently for our wedding in Hackney on the 24/01/2026 as our original witnesses cancelled at the last minute, causing a major headache for us.
We then decided to go online to search for professional witnesses and we were glad we did so as Julie's website certainly met our requirements and we were glad that we got in touch with her.
On our big day, Julie and her colleague arrived early and we were made to feel at ease due to their natural, warm and bubbly personalities.
They come very highly recommended for all venues and we can see why as they gave us both fond memories on our big day.
Donald and Lesley.

Photos soon.
Lacey
Lacey Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The loveliest human ever!

The wedding was so smooth and just how we wanted it. We wanted to get married with just us too hence why we used Julie’s service and she made it very special. Laughing and joking to calm our nerves while also being professional! Her friend / colleague also was the most loveliest and we really enjoyed. If you are looking to sign the papers with just you and your partner for it to be extra special I really recommend!
G
Greg Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Relaxed and Professional

Exactly the vibe we were looking for. Relaxed and professional approach to the whole process. Everything was on-time and the story and ceremony was hosted run with a confidence and a great sense of humour.
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We’re so glad we chose Julie as our wedding celebrant!

From the start, Julie was warm, kind, and easy-going, instantly putting us at ease. We felt we could trust her straight away.

Julie created a ceremony that was truly personal, heartfelt, and full of just the right amount of humour. So many of our guests commented on how special and meaningful it was—it really set the tone for the whole day.

She was always available, full of helpful suggestions, and clearly cared about making everything perfect. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Mr&MrsHutchings
Mr&Mrshutchings Sent on 30/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful! We could not have asked for more!

My husband and I decided to get married (May 2025) just the two of us. Of course, we still legally required witnesses. We didn't want to drag people off the street last minute (stressful!) or cherry pick two friends/family. So, I began to look into professional witness services. That's when I found Julie, via an internet search rabbit hole. I called her and we chatted about dates and details. She was warm and friendly from the get go so I immediately felt I had found the right person for us. Julie promptly confirmed her availability and sent over a contract, which put me at ease. We live quite far from each other but due to her mileage fee structure she was still able to witness for us at a fair price.

On the day of our wedding, Julie (accompanied by Jenny) arrived in good time, well dressed and with an encouraging and warm demeanour. They laughed with us, happily took photos for us on my mobile phone and were just generally the best witnesses we could have asked for!

Thank you so much to you both. We highly recommend you to anybody looking for a wedding witness or a celebrant!
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Ali Sent on 18/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Witness

Julie was fantastic in our need for wedding witnesses! Her replies were quick via email and she arrived early on the day with her friend. Very friendly, relaxed and great to chat to. Would definitely recommend her to others. Thank you Julie!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 18/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Celebrant! Highly recommend

Julie was super friendly from the very initial conversation and I knew there and then I’d like Julie to be our celebrant, she was professional yet personable and friendly. Julie saw our vision from the get go. She was supportive when my father fell ill and we had gone quiet on the wedding planning, she kept and secured our wedding date despite it being a Saturday in July! Julie was lovely and we loved our ceremony that she had written for us. She got to understand our love story and who we were as a coyote and family. I’d highly recommend Julie to others in future!
Oliver
Oliver Sent on 18/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Julie is Brilliant

We couldn’t have asked for anyone better than Julie. Despite going through difficult personal circumstances at the time (which we only learned of later), she put us first and made sure our day was absolutely perfect. She was incredibly supportive in the lead-up and absolutely superb on the day itself. One year on, we’re still happily married - suspect that’s all down to Julie!
K
K P Sent on 17/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly and Professional

After many years together we decided to do a civil partnership, choosing to tell family and friends after the event. We needed two witnesses.

We were very lucky to find Julie. She replied to our enquiries immediately and was so friendly and professional. On the big day she was there with plenty of time to spare and Julie and the second witness, Jenny, helped calm our nerves! She was totally professional and helpful from start to finish. We would not hesitate in recommending her for your special day.
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Nicole Sent on 17/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Super friendly, courteous and respectful.

Julie was a fantastic witness for our wedding - always keeping us in the loop and on the day was very respectful but also super helpful! She took lots of photos for us and made us feel very comfortable.
Gary
Gary Sent on 17/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Emma & Gary's wedding

We are both quite introvert people and Julie really helped us with the ceremony wording
E
Eleanor Sent on 17/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made our wedding so much more fun!

We knew we wanted a celebrant to lead our wedding, as we wanted it to be more personal and fun for our family. We were also going to be doing the legal bit a while after. Julie was fantastic and very accommodating with our budget too. She told our story beautifully and we had a lovely ceremony to remember. Thank you Julie! Xx
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 15/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Julie!

We knew we wanted Julie to be our celebrant right from the initial phonecall. We had spoken to a few previously, but Julie really stood out. She is warm, kind and always has a big smile on her face.

She really helped us to make the day our own, communicated excellently, and put us at ease.

Thank you Julie for helping us create our perfectly relaxed day!
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 19/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Julie is Amazing!

Wow! Where do I start....
Julie is amazing at what she does and Mike and I are so glad that she was part of our special day.
Julie is the kinda person you meet that makes you feel like you've known her for years she made us feel very comfortable throughout the entire process, she created a beautiful love story that we could share with our loved ones and we will be forever grateful.
R
Rick Sent on 16/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Julie was perfect!

My wife and I could not recommend Julie highly enough. From the start she was warm, friendly, fun, easy going and made us feel so relaxed about the whole experience. She really seemed to get us as a couple and we both commented that she was someone we'd want to be friends with!

She made the whole process so easy and clear and we never had to worry one moment that she wouldn't do everything right. GO JULIE!
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