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Last update: November 2024

A popular, industry award-winning wedding celebrant, described by his clients as a lovely, friendly and professional celebrant. Passionate about his couples.

Richard is fully qualified and was trained by the leading Celebrant training organisation in the UK. Not all celebrants obtain the qualification, it's not a requirement in the UK, and it takes time, effort and significant cost. However, Richard believes it was worth it to be able to deliver the very best service to his clients.

You will see from Richard's outstanding reviews, he is described as a friendly, professional celebrant, who is lovely with his clients, quickly putting them at ease. He is passionate about creating a beautiful ceremony which reflects his couple's lives and their love for one another. Ceremonies are delivered with style, confidence and grace along with a healthy dose of humour. Relaxed but structured.

Richard likes to keep his fees very affordable and it includes:

  • Initial intro meeting and any subsequent Zoom meetings.
  • Unlimited time devoted to creating and perfecting your ceremony.
  • Advice, ideas and guidance on logistics, music, readings, writing vows, props and symbolic acts.
  • Any enhancement required such as Candle Ceremony, Loving Cup, Hand Fasting etc.
  • Advice and guidance on writing your vows (or I can write them for you/with you).
  • Writing of a completely bespoke wedding ceremony script.
  • Printing of all readings for the ceremony.
  • A printed presentation script in a folder, for you to keep and treasure forever.
  • Commemorative Wedding Certificate to sign during the ceremony.
  • Use of any of my fabulous props - eg unity candle sticks, loving cup, handfasting ribbons, sand ceremony vases etc.
  • The delivery of your ceremony on the day (with lots of smiles).
  • Bose PA system for ceremony music if required.

Richard encourages communication between himself and his clients during the writing process to ensure that they are satisfied with the result. He can provide his celebrant services for various faiths, including Baptist, Catholicism, Methodist, and more. He also offers secular services for non-religious or humanist couples.

A little about Richard.

Having worked in the wedding industry for many years, he is a seasoned professional with a great passion for helping couples create their dream wedding experience.

Richard's background makes him uniquely placed to deliver your ceremony with professionalism, confidence and humour. When he is not creating and delivering ceremonies, Richard works as a Supporting Artist in Films & TV. Recent productions include Bank of Dave, The Confessions of Frannie Langton, Peaky Blinders, Victoria, and many more. Richard also appeared as a contestant on Channel 4's 'Come Dine With Me' and despite a lack of cooking skills, won the show!

In the first instance, Richard is happy to meet clients via Zoom for an initial chat before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Anglican
Baptist
Catholicism
Judaism
Methodist
Protestant
Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant
Officiant

Served in

Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and Tyne & Wear

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Reviews for Richard The Celebrant

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Annie O. Sent on 19/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Celebrant

We would highly recommend Richard as a celebrant. He curated the most wonderful, heartwarming and very personal ceremony for our wedding and brought tears of laughter and joy to everyone. Richard was so professional, friendly, and is clearly very passionate about what he does. Everyone commented on how lovely the ceremony was which included readings and excerpts from family and friends which Richard had collected, and he was so flexible and tailored it to exactly what we were hoping for, and more!
Thank you again Richard, we are so grateful!
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Katie Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful man, magical ceremony

I had a good feeling about Richard after only a few brief emails, and as soon as we were chatting away on a video call I knew he would be performing our ceremony! Richard just radiates good vibes, he’s so warm and friendly, he’s one of the loveliest people I’ve ever met and one of our suppliers my husband said it’s a shame we won’t see him again! Maybe a renewal one day! My wedding planning was chaotic but throughout I knew the ceremony plans were in good hands and I trusted Richard wholeheartedly, even when I sent my vows only days before and last minute changes - everything was organised and printed for reading and keepsakes and it was seamless - our guests all commented on how wonderful the ceremony was and how brilliant Richard was!
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Richard N. Sent on 14/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

Our wedding in July 2024 was an incredible day, made all the more special by Richard's service as our celebrant. He helped personalise our vows and was calm and relaxed throughout, whilst also adding his own humour to the occasion. A lot of our guests also said what a beautiful ceremony it was, and how much they enjoyed it. Richard was very professional throughout, designing the service after speaking to us at length, then making the changes we asked for at quite short notice. Thanks Richard, you were amazing.
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Faith T. Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Celebrant to Have!

Richard was Fabulous! The way he captured the moment so perfectly with words was phenomenal. I wholeheartedly recommend his service to anyone who is seeking a celebrant..
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Amy G. Sent on 06/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing personalised ceremony

Richard delivered an amazing personalised ceremony for our wedding in December. We met with Richard a few weeks prior to the wedding to discuss the service.
After discussing our story in detail Richard gave us assistance and suggestions in writing our vows. He then provided us with a draft copy of the ceremony for our approval.
On the day Richard ensured we were centre stage and officiated in a warm, friendly and where appropriate humorous manner. It really was perfect and we got so many positive comments from guests about the ceremony. Thank you Richard.
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Raniyah A. Sent on 06/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was Perfect.

Hey Richard, we Just wanted to thank you for the amazing ceremony you put together for me and Reese on Saturday at our wedding at High Brockholme Barns. Everything was perfect and ran so smoothly and exactly how you said it would be. I can't thank you enough for helping us create our dream wedding and we will have these beautiful memories to look back on in the future, our guest had a great time and Reese mentioned he was very nervous and that you spoke to him before the ceremony which helped to distract him and calm his nerves. The certificates were a beautiful touch and are already up in a frame. Thank you so much.
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Pauline E. Sent on 31/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Richard ovbiously loves his role as a Celebrant!

I can honestly say that we appreciated the service provided by Richard.
He is such an enthusiastic and friendly person who obviously enjoys his role as a celebrant. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the service, as did we too. Thank you so much Richard.
Pauline & Eric
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Nicholas A. Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service

From day one when we first had contact with Richard he was amazing. He helped us through absolutely everything. Me and my wife were extremely happy with the service we received, it was everything we wanted and more. Definitely do recommend Richard! Thanks so much, Richard you made our day very very special x
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Christine A. Sent on 30/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Heartfelt Gratitude for Crafting Our Perfect Ceremony

From the moment we first met him, we knew that he was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. His genuine passion for love and commitment shone through in every interaction, and we felt an instant connection with him. His ability to listen to our story and incorporate our personalities and values into the ceremony was truly special, and it made our day feel uniquely ours.
On the day of our wedding, he exceeded all our expectations. His delivery was heartfelt and authentic, and he managed to strike the perfect balance between reverence and joy. He created a ceremony that was both touching and lighthearted, and set the tone for the rest of the day beautifully.
Not only was he a joy to work with, but he also went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the ceremony was perfect. His professionalism, attention to detail, and calming presence helped to ease any nerves we had, and we felt completely at ease knowing that he was guiding us through this important moment in our lives.
Thank you Richard, from the bottom of our hearts, for helping to create the most beautiful and meaningful ceremony we could have ever imagined. Your warmth, kindness, and dedication made our wedding day truly magical, and we will cherish the memories of that day forever.
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James B. Sent on 08/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

'Thank you' doesn't come close!

Where do I start?!

Thank you so much for Saturday and making our wedding day so so special.

You were fantastic, and I speak for me and my new wife when I say you made our day.

From the first consultation to us walking down the aisle you have been thoughtful, helpful and guided us whilst also taking into account our wishes as a couple.

The ceremony and vows were beautiful, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

You gave the event such a personal and thoughtful feel, and when there was a slight technical hiccup you remained calm and solved the problem without fuss, which in turn made me relax and not panic over it.

The sand swapping was an amazing addition and we were both delighted that Dakota could be involved with us during that part of the service

You exceeded our expectations and our day was made truly special by having you involved.

Thank you doesn't even come close!!

Best wishes James & Carly
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Kim Sent on 25/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend.

Richard was possibly our favourite person to work with in the lead up to the wedding. He was friendly, personable and very responsive to all our last-minute questions. At the altar he had a way of just making us both feel so much more calm and confident.

He was humorous in all the right places and wrote the most beautiful script for the ceremony, taking into account all of our quirky additions. He's very thorough and made sure he had everything right so there were no surprises on the day.

We would highly recommend Richard as a wedding celebrant - couldn't fault him at all. He was amazing!
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Rosie Sent on 25/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish!

I can’t even describe how amazing Richard was! From the first point of communication to the actual ceremony Richard made us feel at ease. He asked us exactly what we wanted, kept us up to date and walked us through it, to create the most magical day. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. I was so nervous but it was perfect. If you're looking for a personal, relaxed ceremony look no further!

Richard is amazing and everyone commented on how stunning it was!
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Lawrence Sent on 20/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If Carling did Celebrants!

Where to start?

Firstly Richard was amazing and my wife and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Celebrant. His planning was superb and he gave great advice, helping us with the wedding being streamed live on YouTube to family who couldn’t make the journey. We had advised Richard we were a little nervous about getting our vows wrong, Richard put our minds at ease with his easy-going nature and on the day, he was very reassuring, and very professional.

Richard balanced the gravity of our big day with the perfect amount of humour, everyone commented on how outstanding he was.

We were very fortunate in our choice of Celebrant - if Carling did Celebrants….go ahead and book him you will never regret it.
Best wishes Lawrence & Sirnery.
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Leanne Sent on 20/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing day with a fabulous ceremony.

Well, where do we start!

We were let down initially by not having an official registrar, however, this ended up being a blessing in disguise as we ended up meeting Richard. He delivered a ceremony filled with love, laughter and emotion.
People have not stopped talking about the ceremony, many thanks to Richard for the meticulous planning of the ceremony and the thought which went into the readings.

The ceremony made a cracking start to an amazing day

David & Leanne, Dorfold Hall, Nantwich
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Anastasija J. Sent on 19/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Genuinely Magical and Special!

​We just wanted to say how amazing Richard was and the services he provided to us.

He made our day so special and personalised that it couldn't be any better. From the start he went above and beyond to make it about us. We had our Zoom calls where he found out all about us, about how we met and also suggested a beautiful 'Love Lock' ceremony which made it so magical. We loved everything about it.

We also booked Rich to sing after ceremony for the drinks reception, which our guests enjoyed it so much!!!! They even thought it was a record player haha 😄 I can highly recommend his service as I know he can make it magical and special for future brides and grooms.

Anastasija & Jackson Whitley Hall Hotel.
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