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Last update: December 2025

Karen Irving Celebrant Ceremonies is a wedding celebrant service based in Chafford Hundred, Essex. Karen is an experienced and talented professional who knows how to relax and have fun. Karen would love to help you design a day that you and your loved ones will reflect on and cherish for many years to come.

Services Offered

Karen Irving Celebrant Ceremonies is committed to helping couples celebrate the journeys they've shared, the memories they've made, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Karen will listen closely to your needs and design a personalised ceremony that provides plenty of opportunity for tender moments and lots of laughter. Whether you wish to marry in a beautiful private garden, a castle, or a field under the full moon, Karen is ready and eager to help make your wedding dreams a reality. Karen would be happy to schedule a no-obligation meeting so that the two of you can get to know one another. Karen can meet in person or via a phone or video call, whatever works best for you.

  • Woman-owned

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Language:

English

Religion:

Anglican
Baptist
Buddhism
Catholicism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Methodist
Mormon
Orthodox
Protestant
Sikhism
Non-religious/humanist

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Celebrant
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Reviews for Karen Irving Celebrant Ceremonies

Ellie
Ellie Sent on 27/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We cannot recommend Karen enough!

From the very beginning, Karen was everything we could ever have hoped for in a wedding celebrant: professional, warm, incredibly helpful, and genuinely invested in making our wedding dreams come true. Her attention to detail was second to none, and she made our special day feel truly one in a million.

What stood out most was how personal and unique our ceremony felt. Everyone we spoke to afterwards commented on how they had never been to a wedding so perfectly tailored to the couple, and that is entirely down to Karen. She took the time to really get to know us, understand our story, and weave every important element of our lives into the ceremony with such care and creativity.

Our handfasting ceremony was unforgettable, complete with personalised links that reflected us perfectly, and colours we chose after Karen sent us a beautifully detailed explanation of their meanings. She seamlessly incorporated a touch of Star Wars for my husband, a heartfelt poem for those no longer with us, and natural, elemental touches that meant so much to me. Every moment felt intentional, thoughtful, and utterly perfect.

And as if the ceremony itself wasn’t already more magical than we could have imagined, Karen then presented us with a wonderful keepsake box containing our vows, ceremony script, and handfasting ties—a beautiful reminder of a day we’ll cherish forever.

We cannot recommend Karen highly enough. If you want a wedding that is truly individual, meaningful, and crafted with love and professionalism, Karen is the celebrant you need. She made our day unforgettable, and we are so grateful to her for everything she did to bring our vision to life.
J
Julies Sent on 30/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect farewell

Karen led the funeral service for my mum and it was faultless. Karen supported us in creating the perfect farewell that mum would have loved. She was able to guide us and reassure us at a very emotional time. Her professionalism shone through both at planning and delivery. Guests were full of praise.
Everything went to plan and was perfect . I would highly recommend anyone to use her for the personal touch to ensure that your loved one has the farewell service they deserve.
Emma
Emma Sent on 21/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Emma and Michael Clark-Sale

We had the absolute privilege of having Karen Irwing as our wedding celebrant on the 10th of October this year at the beautiful Crondon Park, and we could not have wished for anyone more perfect for the role. From the moment we first connected with Karen, her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for us as a couple shone through.

Karen took the time to get to know us, understand our love story, and craft a ceremony that was truly personal, heartfelt, and unique to us. Her attention to detail was second to none, and she made sure every element reflected who we are as individuals and as a couple. She seamlessly blended moments of laughter, joy, and deep emotion, leaving us and our guests completely captivated.

On the day, Karen's calm and reassuring presence helped ease any nerves we had, allowing us to fully enjoy and immerse ourselves in the ceremony. Her delivery was flawless, and the love and enthusiasm she exuded made the entire experience even more magical. Our guests were full of compliments, many saying it was the most beautiful and engaging ceremony they had ever witnessed.

Karen truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. Her passion for what she does is evident in every interaction, and we feel so grateful to have had her as part of our special day. If you’re looking for someone to make your ceremony extraordinary, Karen Irwing is the one. Thank you, Karen, for creating memories we will cherish forever.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Mick and Emma
Rl
Rl Sent on 17/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

Karen, you made us feel so much at ease. You were kind, calm, enthusiastic, caring and made us smile. You made my partner and I feel really comfortable, and the communication level was perfect. Meeting you before the ceremony was reassuring (sorry we kept you so late!) and I’m so happy you were such a big part of our special day. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a celebrant led-wedding. It was so personal, we adored it. Thank you so, so much!
Amy
Amy S. Sent on 18/07/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

The best celebrant ever!

Karen was extreemly personable, friendly and professional.
She made our ceremony completely bespoke which is what we wanted and it was perfect!
She takes great care in meeting her couples, drafting and listening to them.
She spoke beautifually at our ceremony and even after it was all done she sent us our vows all the documents and even gave us some small gifts which was a lovely touch!
Thank you Karen!!

Amy & Joe
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11 Camden Road RM16 6PY Chafford Hundred (Essex)

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