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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: March 2026

Helen Fenton is an award-winning wedding celebrant at Love & Life Ceremonies, based in Leeds and working across Yorkshire and beyond. She believes every love story is different, and that a wedding ceremony should reflect the couple at its heart — personal, meaningful, and true to who they are.

From the very first conversation, Helen takes time to listen. She gets to know each couple’s story — the milestones, the laughter, and the moments that matter most — and carefully weaves these into a ceremony that feels warm, heartfelt, and genuinely theirs. Ceremonies can include personal vows, readings, family involvement, or meaningful traditions, always shaped around what feels right for the couple.

In the lead-up to the wedding day, Helen offers calm guidance and support, liaising with venues where needed and ensuring everything feels clear and unhurried. On the day itself, she brings a steady, reassuring presence, allowing couples to relax and be fully present with one another.

Helen creates ceremonies that feel natural, thoughtful, and deeply personal — moments that couples and their guests will remember long after the day itself.

🏆 Winner – Best Wedding Celebrant, Yorkshire Wedding Awards 2025

Why Choose Helen as Your Wedding Celebrant

A wedding ceremony is the emotional heart of the day — the moment where everything begins. It should feel personal, meaningful, and full of care, not like words that could belong to anyone else.

Couples choose Helen because:

  • She truly listens. From how couples met to the small details that make their relationship unique, Helen takes the time to understand what matters most to them.

  • Every ceremony is written individually. Whether couples want something relaxed, romantic, light-hearted, traditional, or a blend of styles, Helen creates a ceremony that feels authentic and personal.

  • She brings calm, warmth, and reassurance. Helen gently guides couples through the process and delivers each ceremony with a relaxed, grounded presence.

  • The ceremony feels real. Guests often laugh, smile, and shed a tear — and leave feeling they’ve witnessed something genuinely meaningful.

In short, Helen creates wedding ceremonies that feel true to the couple, carefully held, and quietly unforgettable.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant
Officiant

Served in

Greater Manchester, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for Love and Life Ceremonies

Paula
Paula Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing lady.

We booked Helen for our wedding ceremony which was on 23rd August 2025. From the initial enquiry, after chatting on the phone I knew Helen would be perfect. My instinct was spot on. An absolutely beautiful lady with the right amount of Love, fun and commitment to getting it right. We had a good laugh on the day itself with a few hiccups during the ceremony (funny ones and totally our doing, dont mention sand haha). I would highly recommend Helen in a heartbeat. We loved her. You wont be disappointed if you choose Helen. Thanks from the bottom of oir hearts. Paul & Paula Leach xxx
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Hannah Sent on 21/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony!

Helen was absolutely amazing! She created a ceremony that was personal, heartfelt, and full of joy. So many guests commented on how beautiful it was. Thank you very much!
Sally
Sally Sent on 29/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect celebrant!

Helen was our fantastic celebrant, she totally understood us and wrote the most beautiful ceremony. She was friendly and calming, answered all our questions and emails promptly, All our guests thoroughly enjoyed the service. Would totally recommend Helen, Love and Life Ceremonies.
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Katy Sent on 23/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Had the most amazing wedding ceremony

Helen was brilliant, very easy to talk to and she made the whole process of creating our ceremony and helping us write our vows very easy. We wanted our guests to participate in our ceremony and Helen had suggestions for this and rituals - we chose a sand ceremony and everyone said how beautiful the ceremony was. We would definitely recommend Love and Life Ceremonies, thank you Helen!
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Suzy Sent on 17/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful ceremony, written just for us.

We identified Helen from a search online as a potential celebrant. She responded immediately to our enquiry, calling me back, and we had a conversation - which convinced me that Helen would do a great job. I wasn't disappointed. I would highly recommend Helen in her capacity as an independent celebrant.
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10 Woodland Close LS15 7BY Leeds (West Yorkshire)

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