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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: June 2026

After more than 30 years working in a profession where words truly matter, I now use those skills in a very different way—creating ceremonies that celebrate love, life, and the stories that make us who we are.

As an independent celebrant, I believe your ceremony should feel like you. Not a template. Not a script copied from somewhere else. A genuine reflection of your relationship, your personalities, your values, and the journey that brought you together.

Whether you're planning a traditional wedding, a relaxed outdoor celebration, a handfasting ceremony, a vow renewal, or something wonderfully alternative, I work closely with you to create a ceremony that is personal, meaningful, and memorable. Together we'll blend the elements that matter most to you—whether that's romance, laughter, family traditions, symbolic rituals, or a touch of magic.

My background as a barrister and senior manager taught me how to listen carefully, put people at ease, and speak confidently in front of any audience. More importantly, it taught me that every story deserves to be told well.

Alongside my celebrant work, I also offer tarot readings for wedding guests. For couples looking to add something a little different to their day, a tarot corner can provide a unique and memorable experience during drinks receptions or evening celebrations. Whether guests are seasoned tarot enthusiasts or simply curious, the readings are always light-hearted, insightful, and a wonderful talking point that brings people together.

Couples often tell me they feel as though they've known me for years. My aim is simple: to create a ceremony that feels effortless, authentic, and completely centred on you. The kind of ceremony that has your guests laughing one moment, wiping away happy tears the next, and talking about it long after the confetti has settled.

If you're looking for a celebrant who will take the time to get to know you, understand your vision, and create a ceremony filled with warmth, personality, and heart, I'd be delighted to help tell your story.

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Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Anglican
Protestant

Type:

Celebrant
Officiant
Toastmaster

Served in

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

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Reviews for Sheryl Monk Celebrant

Roland
Roland Sent on 20/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A celebrant of character, wit and charm

Sheryl provided a very special and professional service for our ceremony. It was unusual in being held inside an ancient stone circle high on the moors. Despite that she rose to the challenge and researched the area thoroughly, leading to an appropriate, informative and entertaining ceremony, with the right balance of humour and dignity. She worked out how to include and involve several other friends and family, including two young girls who were ring bearers and flower girls, and some more mature friends who got to be bridesmaids, torch bearers and drum beaters, meaning everyone had a role to play and felt included in, and significant to, the very bespoke ceremony. She carried out her duties beatifully, and then socialised with everyone and made us all feel special. When she left we felt like she was an old friend and all waved goobye with a genuine warmth and gratitude.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 13/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Sheryl is Brilliant!!

Sheryl was absolutely fantastic! We are so glad we chose a celebrant for our wedding day, and choosing Sheryl made it that more special by getting to know us, helping us to write the most wonderful vows that were so fun and personal to us. We chose the handfasting which was such a beautiful addition to our ceremony. She even stayed behind to do us a Tarot card reading after the ceremony, which our guests loved.

If you are thinking about booking Sheryl for your celebrant! Do it! You won’t regret it.

Thank you for everything Sheryl, you made our day so special. Mr & Mrs Mitchell.

Tory
Tory Sent on 17/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Short Notice given Tailored to personality’s

I contact Sheryl with a short notice date she accepted the challenged and gave us the most fantastic day and just what we envisioned .our day was fun not formal and stuffy and everyone was included and we all laughed and we couldn’t have wished for a better celebration
Alison
Alison Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sheryl felt like family

Our wedding was a small intimate one but Sheryl made it so special. She really listened to what we wanted and was always there when we wanted to talk about different parts of the ceremony. We had las if catchups and nothing was too much trouble. On the day she was calm and reassuring which really helped with my nerves and the vows she wrote felt like we had written them. The ceremony was beautiful and Sheryl introduced us to some ideas we would not have thought of and included the bridesmaids in such a sweet way.
Thank you Sheryl - you are part of our family now!
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Sheryl Monk
Sheryl Monk
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I have spent most of my career in a serious job as a prosecutor for the CPS.

Not to say there werent a few laughs but i am looking for some joy and weddings are where that is at!

I am a mum to an 11-year-old daughter, and married to Derek, a children's mental health nurse. We have a busy life with out two Labradors and up until christmas I was a Brownie leader. I am about to embark on becoming a scout instead!

I love camping, festivals and music events - especially a bit of rock or country! I also do a bit of sewing, spinning, and steampunk. I make chocolates and cheese for the family when i have time! Having friends around for dinner or wine - especially on those long summer evening evenings is maybe my greatest love. (Apart from Derek and being a celebrant!)

I fit in where i find myself- on a campsite, rock gig or county ball so youll find me adaptable and eclectic.

So if you are looking for somone different please get in tuch and let me hear about your great ideas and plans

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Meadow Edge, Main Street, South Scarle NG237JH Newark (Nottinghamshire)

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