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The Celebrant of the North is an award-winning, fun, creative and adventurous North East wedding and vow renewal Celebrant based in Hartlepool, Durham. Joanne dares to be different, creating unforgettable, personalised ceremonies by exploring the intricate pieces of each couple's love story. She adores relaxed ceremonies in quirky or extraordinary locations surrounded by beauty and nature and loves working with couples who like to break the rules of tradition. The Celebrant of the North would love to help design your unique, bespoke wedding or vow renewal ceremony centred around your desires.

Services Offered

The Celebrant of the North offers a free, no-obligation consultation, in person or over video call, then a further meeting approximately two to three months before the ceremony to perfect all the details. Joanne can guide you with writing vows or give you the freedom to write your own. You will receive unlimited contact and guidance, with as many amendments made to the ceremony as required and a professionally written, personalised ceremony script. Couples have the option to include a symbolic ritual so they can further celebrate their values. When your celebration ends, a keepsake copy of the ceremony script and a commemorative certificate will be yours to cherish.

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Language:

English
Italian

Religion:

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

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Reviews for The Celebrant of the North

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Tracey Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect words for our perfect day!

I stumbled on Joanne whilst on the hunt for the 'right person' to do our ceremony.
I wanted someone articulate, confident, who was a natural and at home in front of an audience.
When we first spoke nothing seemed to much trouble, in fact she welcomed doing things differently, if we so desired. There really was no right or wrong way to do it.
Having been together 23 years, we probably weren't a typical bride and groom. But, with her indepth questionnaires, Joanne was able to get us thinking and ultimately provide her with content, which she could carefully craft, make sense of and write an interesting and often humerous intro, for our guests on exactly how we met.
The service was filled not only with laughter, but great sentiment and love - exactly what we wanted.
We felt Joanne was great value for money, for all her time and the calibre of the work she produced.
Joanne made the whole experience of sorting out the service, easy and enjoyable.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 19/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a day!

From start to finish working with Joanne was an absolute pleasure.
She listened, add creative flare, and delivered a truly heartwarming, memorable, and funny ceremony.
Everyone in attendance commented on how wonderful she was and how perfect the words summed us up.
We'd highly recommend Joanne and her services to anyone. She even customised our certificates to match our decor. True attention to detail!
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Ceara Sent on 26/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect ceremony!

Joanne wrote our ceremony from scratch, having gotten to know us over a period of time. She took what we wrote in our questionnaire and made our random thoughts and ramblings into the most beautiful ceremony we could ever have asked for. She laughed with us and cried with us (happy tears!) and made it the ceremony we dreamed of! We wanted a celebrant led ceremony to fully express the love we have for each other without the formalities of the registrars (we did the legal bit the week before!) and she did that so beautifully, it was so personal to us and we and our guests absolutely loved it! Joanne helped with vow writing, supporting my now husband who is extremely shy to feel confident enough to speak in front of everyone, even offering to take over if he needed which made him feel so much better - which in the end he didn’t need. We will never be able to thank Joanne enough for her support, guidance and the most incredible ceremony ever 🖤
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Sunnypinkdecor80623 Sent on 15/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding I've ever been to!

We honestly can’t thank Joanne enough for the incredible job she did as our wedding celebrant. From the very first meeting, she was warm, professional, and genuinely excited to be part of our day. She guided us through every step with such care and enthusiasm, making the whole process easy and enjoyable.

On the day itself, she delivered a ceremony that was beyond anything we could have hoped for. She struck the perfect balance of heartfelt and humorous, making everyone feel relaxed and included. She beautifully incorporated everything we wanted — our handwritten vows, the ring exchange, and even a stunning handfasting ceremony that brought a special touch of tradition and meaning.

It truly felt like our ceremony, not something generic. Her attention to detail, personal touches, and ability to capture our story made it unforgettable. So many of our guests told us afterwards how amazing she was and how it was a gorgeous ceremony and how 'us' it was, which we couldn't have done without Jo.

If you're looking for a celebrant who is not only professional and experienced but also warm, funny, and completely invested in making your ceremony perfect — look no further. She is absolutely fantastic

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Helen Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable!😊

From the moment we got engaged, I knew Joanne was the person that was going to marry us. Being best friends for over 34 years gave Joanne a very good advantage of tailoring a very personal ceremony 🤣. We asked her not to send it to us before as we wanted it to be a surprise and she did not disappoint! We laughed throughout and everyone commented on how brilliant she was. A few weeks before, she took my 11 year old son to the pub to write the most beautiful poem, which he delivered in the ceremony. We played Mr and Mrs, which was hilarious, and everyone had a shot to celebrate at the end. I would not have changed a thing! If Joanne wasn’t a celebrant I would never have picked this kind of ceremony but I’m so happy that we did! I would highly recommend booking her for your ceremony.
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Lauren Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Joanne was the celebrant at my mams wedding, and was absolutely amazing. From the second it started, to the end, she had us crying, with tears and with laughter. Could not recommend her enough. What an absolutely gorgeous and very personal ceremony. Thank you Joanne!
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Jessica Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

stunning!!

absolutely amazing service by Joanne!! couldn’t recommended her enough she was well and truly amazing from start to finish 🥰
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Rebecca Sent on 26/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable ceremony

As a bridesmaid at Helen and Eliot’s wedding, I had the pleasure of witnessing Joanne officiate the ceremony. It was nothing short of perfect. Joanne brought a wonderful mix of warmth and humour, making it feel personal and truly special. Every guest was engaged, laughing, and even wiping away a few happy tears. It was an unforgettable experience, and I’m so grateful to have been part of it.
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Rachael Sent on 21/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best there is ⭐️

I’ve now had the pleasure of being part of two weddings lead by Joanne, and I can safely say both have been unique, personal and entertaining! Joanne has the ability to tell the love story in such an amazing way and has the full audience gripped by her witty and sentimental words. If you’re wanting your wedding to have that special edge, then look no further!
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Nicola Sent on 18/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An unbelievable day which was brought to life by a fantastic celebrant.

I may be biased as Joanne is one of my best friends, however, I watched her perform my best mates wedding ceremony and I was blown away! Her ability to bring the couple's story to life is unreal and she makes it so personal and unique. We played games, drank shots and took selfies which just added to the fun of the day. Joanne is an expert in what she does and she even helped the brides son write a poem to read during the ceremony. If you want a ceremony that you will remember, then Joanne is the celebrant you need. P.S. She knows all the words (and dance) to let's get ready to rumble and will perform it on request!!
Alex
Alex Sent on 15/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting ceremony!

Joanne was an amazing celebrant who helped create such an amazing, fun day. It felt like she had been a close friend to the beautiful bride and groom for years. It was personal, warm and filled with happiness. I was so pleased to be part of their special day, all held together by the wonderful Celebrant of the North ✨
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Diane Sent on 14/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

M & M ‘s wedding

Joanne was everything we wanted and perfect for the day .
Thank you for everything
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Mairead Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding taskmaster

Joanne was absolutely amazing. She is a warm caring person who will work hard to make your day special. We asked her to do something a little unconventional for the evening wedding do.. wedding taskmaster. Joanne kept around 160 guests entertained while 12 contestants came to stage to take part in a number of tasks. Tasks included game of bringing items to the crowd, drawing task, corn hole, Mr and Mrs. She even created a matching playlist for each section. Guests continue to mention it as a highlight of the day. Thank you so much Joanne, it was truly so so much fun. xoxo
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!!!

Joanne was a great touch of class to a lovely ceremony. She had the perfect balance of grace, fun, modern style but still classic and elegant. She really got to know the wedding couple and presented with lots of warm, personal touches!
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Kate Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant and charming Celebrant!

Joanne was absolutely fantastic as the celebrant for my friend's wedding. From start to finish, she brought such charm and professionalism to the ceremony. She made the event feel truly personal and special for both the bride and groom, capturing their personalities and love story beautifully. She was warm and engaging and created the perfect atmosphere, making everyone feel connected to the moment. I couldn’t recommend her more highly for anyone looking to make their ceremony unforgettable!
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