Inclusive Wedding Celebrant in London
Why I believe every love story deserves celebrating, and how being a celebrant is so much more than just reading out a script.
A London lifestyle writer with a passion for weddings
Alongside running beckypom.com and writing about luxury travel, London lifestyle, restaurants and beautiful boutique hotels, I also have what many people would call a side hustle: I’m a wedding celebrant: The Cornerstone Celebrant.
But honestly, it never really felt like a side hustle in the traditional sense. I didn’t become a celebrant because weddings are fashionable or because I wanted another job title. I did it because I’m an old romantic and I genuinely believe in love, connection and the importance of celebrating people exactly as they are. The irony is, I’ve never been married myself, so maybe I’m living my wedding dreams vicariously!
Why inclusive weddings matter more than ever
The best weddings aren’t necessarily the most expensive, extravagant or Instagram-perfect. They’re the ones where people feel relaxed enough to truly be themselves.
Across London and the UK, couples are increasingly moving away from rigid traditions and creating modern wedding ceremonies that reflect real life, real relationships and real personalities. That includes a growing focus on inclusive weddings, accessible wedding venues and ceremonies designed around comfort, individuality and authenticity.
Ceremonies held in register offices tend to be heavily templated, in fact you might just be given three templates to choose from, with no room for creativity, so here’s where having a celebrant-led ceremony opens up so many more heartfelt and personal moments.
Creating accessible wedding ceremonies in London and beyond
Copyright Lee Thomas
As a UK celebrant, I’ve become increasingly aware that thoughtful planning can completely transform how a couple experiences their wedding day. Weddings of adults with disabilities of all types should never be viewed as a niche category or an “alternative” celebration. They are simply weddings: joyful, emotional, funny, stylish, romantic and deeply personal.
That might mean:
- Choosing accessible wedding venues in London or the UK
- Building breathing space into the schedule
- Considering sensory overwhelm
- Adapting ceremony layouts
- Removing unnecessary pressure and expectation
Inclusivity isn’t about making a wedding feel clinical or overly structured. It’s about creating a ceremony where everybody feels welcome, comfortable and genuinely considered.
Why I love being a celebrant
As a celebrant, I love creating ceremonies that feel warm, personal and relaxed rather than formulaic. I want people to feel comfortable, not staged. Seen, not managed. Some of the most memorable ceremonies are the ones where people laugh unexpectedly, pause when they need to, support one another naturally and embrace the reality of the moment rather than chasing perfection. There’s something quietly powerful about weddings that acknowledge real life while still celebrating romance in all its joy and optimism.
Weddings are ultimately about storytelling
with my partner
Perhaps that’s why celebrancy works so naturally alongside my writing career. Whether I’m writing about a luxury hotel in Europe, a hidden restaurant in London or standing in front of a couple telling their story, it all comes back to people, atmosphere and emotion.
The best wedding ceremonies tell a story. Not a template. And in a world that can often feel rushed or performative, celebrating love still feels like one of the loveliest and most hopeful things we can do. Because love doesn’t need to look a certain way to deserve celebrating.
There’s something rather lovely about the fact that my partner-in-crime Lee, pictured here with me at a recent wedding at Holland Park’s beautiful Orangery, is a photographer and worked with me on this wedding too.
Looking for a celebrant?
If you’re planning a wedding in London, the UK or beyond and are looking for a celebrant who believes in relaxed, inclusive and deeply personal ceremonies, drop me a line – becky@beckypom.com or you can also find me over at Cornerstone Celebrant. Lee Thomas is available for wedding photography and you can find his work here.
