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Colette Ashby
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Countries Covered
I travel Nationally & Internationally
Specialisms
Bespoke elements to add a touch of creativity and imagination. Classic favourites such as Handtying, sand ceremony and Unity Candles really help to make your ceremony extra special
Affiliations
Certified celebrant with the Academy of Modern Celebrants
Languages
English
Hi, I'm Colette
I create and perform ceremonies that are filled with love and laughter. Traditional, informal, quirky, fun or truly romantic, it is your ceremony, your choice. Creative, warm and friendly, I am happy to guide, and support you every step of the way – I love getting to know people, telling your story and creating memorable moments for you to share with friends and family. My focus for your ceremony is on you – your occasion, your day, your story. You may wish to input to you own ceremony script or you can leave it all up to me. You can trust me, rely on me and know that I will work my little socks off to ensure that you get the ceremony of your dreams.
My background in performing and public speaking provided me with the perfect foundation for my career as a Celebrant and I love people, singing, dancing, raspberry flavoured vodka and every type of celebration!
What's my ceremony style?
🤍 I am often described as engaging, positive, ‘a safe pair of hands’, calm and reassuring.
🤍 I am very organised so you can rest assured that I will pay attention to the small details that help your special day run smoothly.
🤍I am very adaptable – you may want a traditional ceremony, a contemporary twist, fun and funky, quirky, formal, informal, you name it
and I will write it!
Prices From
£695, poa
Why choose Colette?
Choose me because……
💗 You want your ceremony to be at the heart of your day, focussed on you and your story
💗 You want a celebrant who is warm, professional and who likes to laugh
💗 You want a fun filled, relaxed ceremony that’s orchestrated professionally and calmly
💗 I embrace diversity, love is love. Whatever your faith, race or sexuality let’s celebrate your way
What do I offer?
Weddings
You are looking for a wedding ceremony that’s bespoke, rather than a standardised ‘off the shelf’ service. That’s what I do! If you are looking for a ceremony that’s tailor made for you, filled with laughter and tears (of joy!) then I would love to help make your big day extra special. You want your wedding ceremony to be at the heart of your day. 🤍 The promises and commitments you make to one another are unique to you, so why have the same ceremony as everyone else? I will work with you, advise and support you, until I have created a ceremony that reflects your personalities, beliefs and is truly you. You may want a traditional wedding, or to add a contemporary twist, you may want something completely different for a second time around……let your imagination run wild! I will work with you to ensure that your wedding ceremony is talked about for years to come.
Your wedding day is the perfect opportunity to throw away the rule book and celebrate your way. Whether you want to keep it beautifully simple or have an amazingly lavish wedding, I will create a personalised ceremony that you will remember for a lifetime.
I am imaginative and creative and there’s nothing I like better than coming up with ideas to make your day even more special.
Prices From
£895
Why choose Colette for your wedding?
💗 My focus is on YOU – your needs, wishes, beliefs, your day
💗 You can reply on me to orchestrate your ceremony calmly, professionally and with a large sprinkling of sparkle!
💗 I will help, advise and support you from the moment you book me
💗 I am probably just as excited as you are!
💗 I have been awarded ‘Wedding Celebrant of the Year – South East England’ 2022, so you’re in safe hands!
Naming Ceremonies
A naming ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to welcome a new arrival to the family. This could be a new baby, an adopted child or a child being brought into a blended family. I create a joyous ceremony for your family to express their feelings and mark the occasion with a truly meaningful and moving ceremony. Filled with fun and laughter, a naming ceremony provides happy memories for a lifetime.
Prices From
£795
Why choose Colette for your naming ceremony?
My focus for your ceremony is on you – your occasion, your day, your story. You may wish to input to you own ceremony script or you can leave it all up to me. I am easy to work with, keep things simple and am often described as ‘a safe pair of hands’. You can trust me, rely on me and know that I will work my little socks off to ensure that you get your perfect ceremony.
Renewal of Vows
You may have got married in a registry office with a small number of guests and feel you have missed out on the wedding of your dreams. Maybe it’s now time to have that big wedding you planned with all your friends and family in attendance. And why not?
Or perhaps you have been married for some years (a milestone, maybe?) and you wish to mark the occasion by renewing your vows in a ceremony created especially for you.
Vow renewal, wedding blessing, whatever you want to call it, get everyone together and celebrate your way! There are no rules, no restrictions and no limits! Reaffirm your love and commitments to one another in a place of your choosing with a beautiful ceremony that’s designed just for you.
A vow renewal or blessing ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to say I do…again. Maybe you are marking a special anniversary, or perhaps you had a small legal ceremony and are having a larger gathering with a blessing. Either way I can create and lead a bespoke ceremony to tell your unique story your way. You may wish to include children or a symbolic element. I will get to know you and perform a ceremony with the personal touch.
Prices From
£695
Why choose Colette for your renewal of vows?
Choose me because……
💗 You want your ceremony to be at the heart of your day, focussed on you and your story
💗 You want a celebrant who likes to laugh
💗 You want a fun filled, relaxed ceremony that’s orchestrated professionally and calmly
💗 You choose Sparkly, not stuffy….Creative, not constrained
💗 I embrace diversity, love is love. Whatever your faith, race or sexuality let’s celebrate your way
Unfortunately Colette Ashby is not available for Funerals.
Reviews for Colette Ashby
Total Reviews: 16
Average Rating: 5
reviews (16)
Such a personal ceremony
Thank you so much for an amazing wedding ceremony, everyone commented on what a different and personal ceremony it was, you certainly made our day. We will without a doubt be recommending to anyone we know getting married. We are over the moon with our certificate and wedding pack. Thank you for making us feel at ease and special.
Wonderful service from Colette
We recently had the wedding of our dreams that was officiated by Colette and we couldn’t recommend her services enough. Colette told our story perfectly, which made our ceremony incredibly personal and special. Colette responded to any queries we had so quickly, and was always happy to help. She listened to everything we wanted and got it perfectly. She went above and beyond to help reassure us on the day, even helping my brother with his bow tie before the ceremony! A really wonderful experience, that we will remember forever. Thank you Colette x
Beyond our dreams!
Dearest Colette, what can we say apart from a million thanks to you for leading such an amazing celebration. It was beyond our dreams. EVERYONE, without question, was talking about the ceremony, and we ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT…you are amazing, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!!
