Every couple is different. Different stories, different families, different values, different ways of loving. So it has never made sense to me that ceremonies are sometimes treated like a script you just swap names into, it’s just so impersonal and uncomfortable.
I don’t offer one size fits all ceremonies because your relationship is not generic. It is layered, personal and shaped by everything you have lived through together. As a Liverpool wedding celebrant, my job is not to make your day look like anyone else’s. It is to reflect who you actually are.
Your ceremony is not a performance
A ceremony is not something you have to get through before the celebration starts. It is the heart of the day. When couples come to me feeling nervous, it is often because they are worried about doing it wrong or not fitting into a traditional mould.
That pressure disappears when the ceremony is built around you. No scripts that feel stiff. No language that does not sound like your voice. As a Liverpool wedding celebrant, I focus on creating a space where you can relax, breathe and be your perfect, imperfect selves.
Personal does not mean complicated
A personalised ceremony does not mean sharing every detail of your life or standing up in front of everyone feeling exposed. It means choosing what matters to you and leaving the rest behind.
For some couples that looks like humour and warmth. For others it is quiet emotion and reflection. For many it is a mix of both. My role as a Liverpool wedding celebrant is to guide that process gently, so the ceremony feels true without feeling overwhelming.
There is no right way to get married
You do not need to follow traditions that do not fit. You do not need to include readings you do not connect with. You do not need to explain or justify your choices to anyone.
One size fits all ceremonies often come from the idea that weddings should look a certain way. I believe the opposite. The best ceremonies are the ones that feel familiar and grounding, because they are built from your values, your language and your version of commitment. That belief shapes everything I do as a Liverpool wedding celebrant.
Feeling safe matters
One of the biggest reasons I avoid templated ceremonies is emotional safety. When people feel seen and respected, they show up more fully. That is especially important for LGBTQIA+ plus couples, blended families, and anyone who has ever felt out of place in traditional spaces.
A personalised ceremony creates room for chosen family, real stories, and honest emotion. As a Liverpool wedding celebrant, I am intentional about creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where you can be yourselves without pretending.
Your story deserves its own shape
At the end of the day, this is not about rejecting tradition for the sake of it. It is about meaning. Your ceremony should sound like you, feel like you, and honour the life you are building together.
That is why I do not do one size fits all ceremonies. And it is why the couples I work with leave their ceremony feeling grounded, connected and truly married.
If you’d like to discuss your upcoming celebration, enquire here.
Photography by: Carmen Sherred Photography