Rachel Parkin, Independent Civil Celebrant
- Weddings and civil partnerships
- Vow renewals
- Naming and renaming ceremonies
Cover photo: Sonia Oliver Photography
Looking for a special kind of celebration?
Want to do things your way?
Let civil celebrant Rachel create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that you and your loved ones will never forget.
No stuffy scripts; no rules; no limits!
With Rachel as your celebrant, you can be sure of a magical, memorable ceremony, all about you.
Photo: Sonia Oliver Photography
Daniel and John- 5 Stars!
"A perfect celebrant" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rachel was a perfect celebrant. Before the ceremony we met up multiple times for her to get to know us as a couple and tailor our service to what we want.
She sent us multiple drafts and changed anything we didn't like and was very attentive to meet our needs.
We cant recommend Rachel enough to any couple looking for a celebrant! She made our special day exactly what we wanted and we are so grateful!
Michelle and Pete- 5 Stars!
"Incredible" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rachel was incredible., from first talking to her to our first meeting Rachel just got us. She knew exactly what we wanted and gave us a ceremony of our dreams that will be long talked about.
Rachel's professionalism and attention to detail is first class.
I'm sad its all over because we wont get to spend anymore time with this fabulous lady.
Please don't look anywhere else for a celebrant; Rachel is all you need. Highly recommend
Michelle and Pete, The Green Man, Long Itchington, Warwickshire
Erica and Stewart - 5 Stars!
"A fabulous celebrant" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rachel was such a fabulous celebrant to work with, she listened to our story, transformed it into a script and told out story perfectly! Nothing was too much to ask and she went above and beyond to make the day pefect and kept the bubble of love and giggles going throughout the whole experience. Thank you so much for everything! Our day was simply perfect.
Erica & Stewart xx
Justin and Richard - 5 Stars!
"Fantastic!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Rachel was incredible, going far beyond expectations: impeccably organised, she grasped hold of our vision and ran with it to create a day that was joyful and charged with emotion. I can not recommend Rachel highly enough! "
Richard, June 2024
adrian and Barbara - 5 Stars!
"Amazing!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Rachel was absolutely amazing in pulling together my in-laws' marriage vow renewal. Nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond !! Thank you ☺️
Absolutely fantastic service. Rachel goes above and beyond. Rachel made my family feel so very special. Thank you"
Katie, March 2025
Rachael and Barrie
"A lovely naming ceremony"
"Rachel performed a lovely naming ceremony for our baby daughter. The ceremony was exactly what my husband and I had wanted - simple, relaxed and most of all, fun. Our little daughter had great fun doing reverse-donuts in her wheelie-walker during the ceremony, and Rachel was really happy to go with this, allowing us all time for a chuckle, making the whole thing great fun.
Rachel was great to work with, guided us beautifully to put the ceremony together, and was helpful in making suggestions where we weren’t sure about elements of the ceremony. Thank you Rachel, for a lovely naming ceremony, where we could all laugh together, and for the lovely little cuddly giraffe you gave our daughter- he’s called Norton after the hotel!"
Rachael, August 2024
What is a Celebrant?
What is a celebrant?
A celebrant is someone who officiates at ceremonies to mark key life events. These include weddings, civil partnerships, commitment ceremonies, naming ceremonies and end-of-life ceremonies.
More and more people are choosing a celebrant because they’re looking for a special kind of ceremony that reflects their personalities and values. A celebrant will work closely with couples and families and build a special lasting relationship. It's this relationship that allows the celebrant to create a unique, personalised ceremony, full of depth and meaning.
Some celebrants work for organisations such as Humanists; others, like me, are independent. An Independent Civil Celebrant is not tied to any organisation, religious or otherwise. This means that you can choose whatever content you like for your ceremony. If you want to include religious or spiritual elements, you can.
A celebrant-led ceremony offers you the freedom and creativity to make your day your own. You can celebrate where you like, when you like and how you like.
No rules, no restrictions, no limits!
Phioto credit: Sonia Oliver Photography
