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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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Frequently asked questions

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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Jack Sent on 17/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Joanne, the most amazing celebrant

We honestly couldn’t recommend Joanne enough! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make our wedding ceremony so special and personal.

She took the time to get to know us and made the ceremony feel completely about us as a couple, rather than just a standard ceremony. She even made sure our Daughter was involved, which meant so much to us and made the day even more special.

Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Her attention to detail, caring nature and the effort she put into making everything personal really did make a huge difference to our special day.

We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to marry us, and we are so grateful for everything she did. She helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect and gave us memories we’ll cherish forever.

Thank you so much for everything — we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! 5 stars all day long! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 17/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable, Personal, and Absolute Fun!

Our wedding ceremony was absolute perfection, all thanks to our incredible celebrant! She created a service that was uniquely us—heartfelt, personal, and full of joy. She handled everything seamlessly, from sing-a-longs and shots to our secret pregnancy reveal! If you want a celebrant who will make your ceremony unforgettable and tailored entirely to your style, look no further!

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Morven Sent on 07/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made!

We are so so grateful to have had Joanne as our celebrant. Our ceremony was so beautiful and personal, it had our guests both laughing and crying in the same breath. So many people commented on how unique and lovely it was and how perfectly Joanne had managed to summarise and capture our relationship and story. It was truly one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding and we feel so lucky to have had Joanne as part of our day! Thank you so much!
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Anna Sent on 12/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!!!!

We had the best experience from the get go. Joanne’s easy going nature and excellent communication was exactly what we needed for the lead up to our wedding. Joanne captured and told our love story in the most beautiful way on the day. Highly recommend!!!
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 11/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, Professional and Attentive

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We chose to have a celebrant for our wedding rather than a traditional service, having heard excellent reviews from a friend we contacted Joanne to dicuss her officiating our wedding. This was the start of an incredible journey, from the outset she was attentive and rather than following a standard script she made us the centre of the process. The questionnaire that she uses to get to know the bride and groom is an excellent way for her to get to know you as people and this is what makes the experience so individual and special. She also gives advice and input around the structure of the day which is tailored to suit each couple.
If you are looking for a committed, professional and caring celebrant and want something a little bit different then this is the person for you. Highly recommended.
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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!!
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