Janet Shell Ceremonies Reviews
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Grace Sent on 14/11/2025Janet was wonderful
Janet was such a wonderful celebrant, from the moment we met her on a zoom call we knew she was the right fit for us! She asked us in depth about or relationship and drew up a very personalized narrative for our ceremony. I had multiple friends and family members tell me how wonderful she was after the ceremony! We are very grateful for the care she put in to making sure it was tailored to us and our love story! -
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Lucy Sent on 03/11/2025Perfect personalised ceremony
When we were in the process of choosing a celebrant Janet stood out because she really connected with us. She understood immediately how we wanted the ceremony to be and provided ideas and guidance. She never once made us feel backed into making a decision and was very supportive of how we wanted that part of the day to be. She was instrumental in keeping the groom calm throughout the process and during the day. She wrote a unique and personalised ceremony that made everyone laugh and cry. Stories from our friends were woven into what we had provided. We are glad she is part of our memories of the day in our photos. She really told our story to our family and friends.Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
Oh thank you for this. I love really connecting to a couple and making sure everything is perfect for them in whatever capacity. You made it very easy for me by your willingness to give me the information. I slipped away, knowing that you all had smiles on your faces. My job was done! Great photos too that really capture the day. Thank you! -
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Simon Sent on 08/10/2025
A summer outdoor wedding
Janet was a joy to work with and interpreted our vision for the ceremony, bringing warmth and humour to it. She intertwined stories from us and our friends into her ceremony so the day was filled with laughter and love. Many of our guests commented afterwards on how good Janet had been. We would happily recommend her to anyone.Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you so much - what a special place it was to do the ceremony and what a happy occasion. I still think of it and thank you for choosing me and for your very kind review. -
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Heather Sent on 28/08/2025Warm and friendly
We loved Janet from the moment we first chatted over zoom, she has such a strong presence and made us feel comfortable from the get go. Her skills in obtaining details about our relationship and turning it into the most perfect ceremony. The guests loved her and we received such great feedback about her.Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
You radiated great joy on the day and I was so happy you enntrusted me with your wonderful story. Being part of your special day was a great honour for me, something I never take for granted. I wish you all great happiness as you move forward. -
Gregory Sent on 25/08/2025
Amazing part of our wedding
Janet was the celebrant for our wedding
We were immediately drawn to how warm she was in our first discussions with her, which absolutely came across in the ceremony
We were in Australia preparing for a uk wedding but Janet was really responsive.
As we weren’t having a “legal” ceremony she was also great at structuring something meaningful. There were lots of ideas that were provided but it still felt like our decisions.
Janet also sent some timely emails when we were getting stressed in the days before that really helped calm things.
On the day she did an amazing ceremony and also dealt with the room full of kids perfectly.
We would absolutely recommend! Thank you for helping make the day so special
Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
What a beautiful memory and the kids made the day - a real family celebration with your English family and friends here. I think we coped magnificently with the time difference when we were chatting and the sun broke out at just the right time for the drinks after! Greg, to date you remain the only groom who has memorised his vows - star of the year to you! Thank you for the review, it means a lot. -
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Josie Sent on 23/08/2025
Vow Renewal!!
We had the most wonderful day celebrating 30 years of marriage. Janet was fantastic from start to finish. She was available whenever we needed her and knew exactly the type of ceremony we wanted. She was incredibly flexible, even with a last minute addition to the ceremony - nothing phased her! I would definitely recommend Janet to anyone wanting to renew their vows. She had so many ideas to make the ceremony fun and special. She helped make our day so special and memorable.Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
What a joyful celebration it was, filled with laughter and love at every turn. It was my absolute pleasure to be involved and the sheer JOY of it will remain long in my memory. Thank you for leaving a review. -
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N Hardc Sent on 02/02/2025
Warm and Wonderful
From the moment of contact, Janet was warm, welcoming, wise and completely professional. Her attention to detail was comprehensive and nothing was too much trouble. She spent time getting to know the couple and their families and tailoring a really knowledgeable, witty and heartfelt ceremony which had something for everybody.
She made the celebration safe, comfortable and charming, and had plenty of advice to give to make the event unique and fun.
I would thoroughly recommend Janet’s services. -
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Eoin Sent on 23/11/2024Queen of Ceremonies!
Where can we begin with Janet! With only 3 weeks notice, she dropped into our lives and took over the ceremony planning with professionalism and grace. She took the short notice in her stride and never made us feel like we were asking a lot or being unreasonable. She produced a really special ceremony that had us wondering how she had got to know us so well in that time! She took care to organise all the components that were special to us while engaging the whole room throughout the ceremony. Despite the very short run up, all of our guests congratulated us on what a special and personal ceremony it was. We would strongly recommend Janet as a celebrant for your wedding.Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you so much Eoin - I loved getting to know you both and was honoured to created your ceremony, even in the shorter time frame! It helped that you are both such warm individuals and as a couple and when we finally met, it was as if we were old friends. I am glad something of that came across. I wish you well for the future. -
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Jing Sent on 18/11/2024Janet Made Our Wedding Unforgettable
We had our wedding on October 20th at Kew Gardens and decided to hire Janet just a month before the big day—a fairly last-minute decision, but one we are incredibly grateful for. From the moment we visited Janet's personal website, her passion for her work and dedication to creating meaningful ceremonies were clear.
Our initial meeting with Janet was fantastic; she took the time to explain every aspect of her service in detail, making us feel immediately at ease. Throughout the planning process, Janet was incredibly attentive, taking the time to get to know us as a couple. Her thoughtful questions and genuine interest in our story helped her craft a ceremony that truly reflected who we are.
Janet guided us through every step, simplifying the process and removing much of the stress that can come with planning a wedding ceremony. Her professionalism, warmth, and experience shone through every interaction.
On the day itself, Janet delivered a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that exceeded our expectations. It was a complete success, and we are so glad we made the decision to work with her.
We highly recommend Janet to anyone looking for a celebrant who is passionate, dedicated, and truly invested in making your special day unforgettable.Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you for this extensive review Jing. We managed it really well in the end! Perhaps I should be called the last minute celebrant! Once we got going we rocked it though and it was really wonderful on the day to meet your friends and family. The handfasting went particularly well even though it is the first time I have done that particular knot! I really appreciate you taking the time to write a review and my warmest wishes for your mmarried life ahead. -
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Nicole Sent on 18/11/2024Our story, magical special day.
My husband Nick and I got married on the 21st of September 2024. We are UK citizens who live in Canada and were travelling back to England to get married and share our day with family and friends. From the beginning Janet was warm and kind, she made us feel very comfortable. She was considerate of the time difference and made setting meetings up easy and hassle free.
My husband and I aren’t centre of attention people, funny us getting married and we had quite a lot of people at the wedding! Janet made things super easy and less nerve wrecking by sending us a simple questionnaire which we filled out to help her understand our story which she compiled into a beautiful ceremony.
On the day of the ceremony was heartwarming and personal and Janet even added a story that she had asked if we wouldnt mind her adding at the end, we surprisingly related to this story really personally (Dino arms - if you remember Janet haha!).
We had so many of our guests say how wonderful Janet was with putting our love and story into words. We were so overjoyed with Janet and are grateful that she was able to give us a forever memory on the best day of our lives. Thank you so much Janet and we would recommend you to anyone who is getting married!!Janet Shell Ceremonies's reply:
Wow - thank you and yes, we will always have Dino arms! I am so happy and glad that I was part of your day, setting you up for the rest of it. You were easy to work with and it was an absolute pleasure to collaborate on your day. Thank you and I wish you a long and happy life together -
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