Let's create an unforgettable day together
We are still buzzing...
We are still buzzing...
We are still buzzing...
“Well, who would have guessed just how invaluable and fun a wedding celebrant who really knows their stuff could be? John, your calm and humorous eloquence tied everything together beautifully and we are still buzzing."
Mike and Kristina
"Beyond leading a beautiful ceremony, John helped take so much of the stress out of wedding planning. He guided us through decisions along the way, and even took care of thoughtful details, like liaising directly with both our mums about how the handfasting would work."
Ruth and James
"Our friends and family haven't been able to stop talking about just how special and personal our ceremony was. John took the time to get to know us in order to really encapsulate the 'story of us'. We knew we wanted our ceremony to be light and fun and there certainly was lots of laughter ."
Lydia and Arthur
"Couldn't recommend John enough !! He was such a wonderful celebrant, and he put together such a special ceremony for us. John made a real effort to get to know us properly beforehand, he gave us so much wise advice that we really felt he was central to our day. "
Miriam and Matt
Hello there...
We are still buzzing...
We are still buzzing...
I’m John, the Southville Celebrant, a wedding celebrant who loves to help create truly memorable wedding ceremonies.
I’ve lived in South Bristol for 25 years, and while I specialise in Bristol and CUBA – the County that Used to Be Avon – I’m very happy to travel within the West Country and beyond.
I’ve conducted grand ceremonies in country-house hotels in Devon, intimate ceremonies on top of Cornish clifftops, and there have been lots of variations in between.
Creating your ceremony
Let's work together to create your big day, exactly the way you want it!
You may have some firm ideas, you may want guidance and suggestions, either way I’ll work with you to help create an unforgettable ceremony.
Getting to know each couple, so that we can create a ceremony to truly reflect who you are, is the best part of my job.
There are so many ways to involve family and guests, and I love exploring weddings traditions and suggesting elements so that you have a ceremony to remember.
Eastern European bread and salt ceremony – why not? Cornish tartan in the handfasting braids – lovely! Bit of RuPaul for the grooms to sashay away – absolutely! Singalong to a favourite Abba track - great fun!
This will be one of those days in life when the world really does revolve around you.
I’d love to be the wedding celebrant helping you make it one of the best days of your life.
Drop me a line, I'd be delighted to have a chat and find out more about your wedding plans.
Thought of including a handfasting as part of your wedding?
Including a handfasting as part of wedding ceremony allows lots of creative scope to include family and friends and give them an active role in your celebration. Take two minutes and find out more...
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Contact me
I'll be delighted to find out more about your wedding plans, whether you're in Bristol or further afield. Drop me a line and we'll find a time for an initial chat about things.
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Southville Celebrant
Leighton Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1NR, United Kingdom