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Kent Creative Ceremonies
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I travel Nationally & Internationally
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I have experience with children and adults with learning disabilities and autism. Also delighted to work with dogs as I have one of my own - a very stubborn but gorgeous westie named Bobbi!
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The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants
Hi, I'm Lou
“It’s all in the storytelling…” Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile! With a background in theatre, arts and entertainment, both on and off stage, I always wondered if a career as a celebrant would work for me. So I trained with the wonderful Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and my dream job came true! I’m originally from Surrey but we moved to Whitstable in 2011 and I now adore walking my gorgeous westie Bobbi on the seafront and then winding up consuming the local delicacy of oysters, washed down with a good, cold Kent beer! When I’m not standing in front of guests at a wedding, I am standing in front of music lovers singing with my blues band Stormy Sundays. I also present ‘Lou’s Rhythm & Blues Show’ on 94.6 Cabin FM every Thursday night from 7pm, I work part-time in the Box office at The Gulbenkian and when I’m not doing that, I’m cleaning the house!
What's my ceremony style?
I lead with my heart and walk alongside you, whatever journey you’re on, to create a meaningful ceremony or service that puts the story at the centre of the day. With my background working on and off stage, being a celebrant is essentially like working in the theatre – it is all in the storytelling. As an actor, you take your audience on a journey and share all the wonderful parts of that journey. That’s exactly what I do with my ceremonies. We create and then share moments of joy, love, healing and contentment and they give meaning and depth to us, and have done so for many generations. Additionally ceremonies that are filled with hilarious stories to raise and smile or laugh, can make your event so very special. “I love this job. But it doesn’t feel like a job. And I like that feeling.”
Why choose Lou?
I offer creative storytelling with love, joy, care and compassion, that captivates and evokes the true meaning of life’s milestone moments.
So whether you are organising your wedding and would like something that truly reflects you as a couple, celebrating your lasting love by renewing your vows, welcoming your beautiful new baby into the family or giving your loved one a warm and uplifting farewell, I am passionate about creating bespoke, authentic and heartfelt ceremonies that offer the freedom and flexibility to give unique and treasured memories for you and your family. In fact, whatever the milestone moment you want to mark, I’ll make it a wonderful memorable one.
What do I offer?
Weddings
Wow! What a question! Well, coming from a theatre background, I love couples who really like to think creatively about their day. Whether you choose to follow tradition with a few additional aspects to the ceremony or whether you want to go all out and go for a day filled with surprises and unique touches, I would be delighted to work alongside you to make it all happen!
I absolutely LOVE outdoor ceremonies, as they can offer such interesting locations; in a wonderful woodland, on a beautiful beach or something as personal as your parents gorgeous garden, being surrounded by nature can add a really inspiring element to your day.
My wedding package covers the following aspects in planning your wedding day:-
*An initial telephone call or email, where we provisionally book the date
*A questionnaire for you to complete together
*First meeting (ideally 4-5 months prior to ceremony) where we get to know each other better and talk about your plans and ideas in more detail plus confirm booking
*Site visit with you (preferably 3-4 months prior to ceremony)
*Assistance and advice in writing the renewal vows, readings and music
*Second meeting to confirm ceremony script (ideally 3 months prior to ceremony)
*Unlimited edits, emails and telephone calls to complete full ceremony script
*The use of a Portable PA system for music and voice amplification
*Attend the ceremony rehearsal and full logistical walk through at venue
*Wedding Ceremony professionally performed on the day
*A personalized Wedding Certificate which you both can sign during ceremony
Prices From
2025 - £800 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) and £700 (Monday-Thursday) Please Note: All Bank Holidays and Special Days eg. Valentines Day/Christmas Eve will have an additional £100 added to prices listed above.
Why choose Lou for your wedding?
Well, perhaps I should pass this question onto a few of my previous couples:
“Lou’s delivery is perfect!” Ian & Katherine 2024
“We found Lou to be caring, charismatic and above all else, genuine when telling our story.” Stephen & Kat 2023
“On the day, Lou helped us stay calm and stay ‘us’ and we wouldn’t have had anyone else.” Jack & Kirsty 2023
“Lou took time to understand our unique story – you’ll be in safe hands.” James & Annie 2023
“We cannot recommend her highly enough!” Jade & Josie 2022
“If you’re thinking of having a fun wedding blessing, get yourself a Lou Fowkes!” Joe & Melissa 2021
Naming Ceremonies
Whether you’re welcoming your new baby into the family, adopting or fostering a new baby or child or simply wishing to mark the naming of your child with a special ceremony, I will help you plan a beautiful, heartfelt and utterly bespoke ceremony that reflects you as a family.
Couples and families who would like to include some wonderful rituals such as hand printing or sand blending or in fact anything that gets close family and friends together and engaged, is what makes a Naming Ceremony memorable for all.
2025 – Naming Ceremony from £300.
My fee includes an initial call, email or meeting in person where we provisionally book your ceremony with me.
Planning Meeting.
Assistance and advice in writing anything you would like to pen yourselves.
Unlimited edits on the ceremony, emails and telephone calls to complete.
Naming Ceremony professionally conducted on the day.
A personalised Commemorative Naming Ceremony Certificate which can be signed on the day.
Prices From
£300
Why choose Lou for your naming ceremony?
I just LOVE children! I have one of my own and I think the idea of a Naming Ceremony is just a wonderful one.
“We had never heard of a Naming Ceremony before and glad that we did it – a beautiful way to welcome our daughter into the family and appointing Guide Parents. Thank you so much Lou, we could never have imagined a more perfect day!” Vince & Abby
Renewal of Vows
A Renewal of Vows Ceremony is a wonderful way to mark a milestone in your a marriage. It’s a chance for couples to look back on the journey that have taken thus far and to look forward to the next chapter with optimism, dedication, commitment and of course, love.
These ceremonies can happen when you mark certain dates, for instance 25 years to the day you got married, or just because. Yes, just because you wish to celebrant your love in front of your family and friends. Any why the hell not!?!
lastly Renewal of Vow Ceremonies that happen in your own home or garden are particularly special in my book…
*An initial telephone call, email or meeting in person, where we provisionally book the date.
*First meeting (ideally 4-5 months prior to ceremony) where we get to know each other better and talk about your plans and ideas in more detail plus confirm booking.
*Venue/site visit with you (preferably 3-4 months prior to ceremony).
*Assistance and advice in writing the renewal vows, readings and music.
*Second meeting to confirm ceremony script (ideally 3 months prior to ceremony).
*Unlimited edits, emails and telephone calls to complete full ceremony script.
*The use of a Portable PA system for music and voice amplification (if required – £50)
*Attend the ceremony rehearsal and full logistical walk through at venue/site.
*Renewal of Vows Ceremony professionally conducted on the day.
*A personalized Commemorative Renewal of Vows Certificate which you both can sign during ceremon.
Prices From
From £800 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) and from £700 Monday-Thursday). NB: Bank Holidays and special days eg. Valentines (14 Feb) Easter (Fri-Mon), Christmas (23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th & 275h Dec) & New Year (31 Dec & 1 Jan) will incur an additional £100.
Why choose Lou for your renewal of vows?
“We’d like to thank you so much for making the renewal of our wedding vows such a special event. We both felt at ease from the time we first met you. We appreciate the time and patience you gave us beforehand so that all the information was correct on our special day. It was an emotional day in so many ways, and for so many people, but absolutely amazing. All our guests said how lovely the ceremony was – so thank you once again and if we do it all again we will definitely give you a call. Many thanks once again.” Paul & Sally 2023
Funerals
I have been honoured to plan and conduct very many funeral ceremonies as my time as a celebrant and it is always a privilege to help families say goodbye to their loved ones.
Nowadays, funeral ceremonies can take place in, not just crematoriums, but other places of significance for a family. Wherever you would like to say farewell, I am able to write meaningful, thought-provoking, smile-inducing words that will help you and your family pass through the journey of grief with thankfulness and love. All my ceremonies are a Celebration of Life!
As your celebrant, I will work with you to ensure that your loved ones life is captured and celebrated in a thoughtful and inspiring way, that will also raise a smile on the faces of those present, as they remember the that he was. With care and compassion, I will walk you through the process of creating a very personal, authentic and healing service that truly reflects life – I represent you as a family, aiming to deliver a unique service on your behalf. I start writing all my services with a completely blank page, ensuring that each one is completely bespoke.
I offer Full Ceremonies, Graveside Committals and Interment/Scattering of Ashes.
Prices From
£250
Why choose Lou for your funeral?
Writing about a life lived is truly an honour for me but it is also an opportunity for you as family and friends to share your grief, laugh, cry and remember your family member with fondness and love.
Reviews for Kent Creative Ceremonies
Total Reviews: 5
Average Rating: 5
reviews (5)
Warmth, Authenticity and Good Humour
Louise was our celebrant at our wedding at the Lost Village of Dode on 1st April, and we couldn’t be happier. Louise took time to understand our unique ‘story’ and her interest comes from a place of deep authenticity and a commitment to get the details right. Our ceremony was wonderful, a true reflection of ‘us’, and we have Louise to thank for this. Louise crafted a narrative around our own written vows that beautifully captured the essence of our relationship, sharing anecdotes that held the room, very much delivered in a way that was clearly heartfelt. I couldn’t recommend Louise more. Whatever your ceremony, you’re in very safe hands with Louise and Kent Creative Ceremonies.
Our Woodland Wedding
Thank you very much Lou! You have been understanding, professional, and frankly, a delight from start to finish, you performed celebrant and master of ceremony duties on our wedding day in the woods.
Meeting us several times, a couple of months before our special day, you took the time to collect our and our families background stories, to not just run through the vows, but to give a wonderful story to the congregation of our past meetings and journey so far.
We could not have wished for a better celebrant to provide an exceptional ceremony. Your suggestions with other ideas to help our day go smoothly were very welcome, as was all your support. To anyone who wants their own bespoke wedding ceremony we would recommend you every time. Should we ever require any of your other varied services, you will be our first choice. Again, thank you so much!”
Our Wonderful Wedding!
We live in Thailand, so organising a wedding from abroad has certainly been interesting. Having landed back in England with 13 days until the big day, we decided just 7 days before the wedding that we wanted a celebrant and I gave my husband the challenge of finding one.
What an incredible find when he found Lou. We only met Lou once before our wedding and she was warm, kind and professional. I honestly felt like we had known her for years. When she carried out the ceremony, Lou spoke with passion and elegance. She told our love story in her own special way and there were lots of happy smiles, laughter and tears.
Lou has a natural ability to understand people and we connected with her instantly. We could not be happier with Lou as our celebrant and she made the ceremony so heartfelt and personal. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
