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Colette Ashby

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Available for

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, cats, 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 have won industry awards based on the lovely feedback my couples have given me,

🤍 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

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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?

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Weddings

You are looking for a wedding ceremony that’s bespoke, rather than standardised ‘off the shelf’. 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. Creative, traditional yet with a contemporary twist. Your wedding ceremony is 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

£995

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 won many industry awards including ‘Wedding Celebrant of the Year – South East England’ so you’re in safe hands!

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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.

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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

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Unfortunately Colette Ashby is not available for Funerals.

Reviews for Colette Ashby

Total Reviews: 21

Average Rating: 5

reviews (21)

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We couldn’t have asked for more!

5 Stars
Kirsty Lowe

Wedding | 10/20/2023 | Berkshire

A huge thank you from both of us for making our ceremony so so perfect! From the moment we met you months ago to the moment you left us on Friday, we couldn’t have asked for more!
I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house on Friday, and your whole speech and set-up was so memorable! So many people have commented on it being the best ceremony they have been to and how personal it was.
You made it so special for us, simply the best.
Thank you from the bottom of our very emotional hearts!

Teleisha-Matt

Wow, what a fantastic experience!

5 Stars
Teleisha Hughes

Wedding | 08/29/2023 | Purton, Wiltshire

Myself and my wife were married at the end of August 2023. We originally were planning on simply having a registrar marry us but eventually decided to go for a celebrant. Colette was fantastic. Prior to the event we had multiple calls and an in person meeting to go over all information regarding the day and ceremony (she even went through events for after the ceremony which was above and beyond what she was being asked to do.) both myself and my partner knew we had made the correct decision prior to the day itself. Colette also went to the venue prior to the day of our ceremony date, again giving us peace of mind that she was on top of everything and ensuring everything would go well. On the day she was very punctual, helped myself and the best men walk through the day (I know she did the same with the bride and bridesmaids but obviously I wasn’t there at that point). The ceremony went without a hitch and was absolutely lovely. It was everything we asked for and more. We had multiple guests inform us of how lovely it was and several people say they would want the same at their wedding). Thank you Colette for a very special day. You were fantastic.

Pam-Robbie3

Truly remarkable ceremony

5 Stars
Pamela Jowett

Wedding | 04/09/2023 | Wokingham, Berkshire

After meeting with Colette for the first time it didn’t take long for us to realise we had found the perfect celebrant for our wedding. We kept in contact during the lad up to the wedding and were even offered the option for a wedding rehearsal which was fantastic.
She took the time to allow us to explain our story and the way she brought it to life and delivered it during the ceremony was truly remarkable, I can’t think of anyone who loves their job more than Colette. Her passion, understanding and confidence set the tone for the perfect day.
All of our guests commented on what an amazing ceremony it was and the way it was tailored to our personal love story.
Colette gave us something very unique and memorable for our special day.

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