Ceremonies by Zadie

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The whole vibe was perfect - emotional, funny, and full of love. Zadie made everyone feel included and her delivery was flawless. It wasn’t just a ceremony but an experience we’ll all remember.
Oh hey! I’m Zadie, your vibrant wedding celebrant, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. When you choose me to be part of your special day, you’re guaranteed a bundle of energy, joy, and positive vibes! I love theatre, Disney, dogs, board games, American football (Go Eagles) and belting a tune at the top of my lungs! I’m an empath - this means I’m excited when you’re excited and can read the room when you need a more relaxed listening ear.
Ceremonies by Zadie Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£750
Maximum price
£750
The price for a bespoke wedding ceremony with me is from £750. This can be broken down into three payments - deposit to book, payment for the first draft and final payment a week before your wedding day. Travel is included in this for up to 40 miles outside of Milton Keynes. Included in this price is: - A vibe check call - A wedding ceremony toolkit guide - Plan and play meeting(s) either in person or over video - Couples quiz (fun date night activity) - As many rewrites as needed for the one-of-a-kind ceremony script - Ceremony rehearsal - Beautifully presented printouts of all vows and readings for the ceremony - Liaison with ceremony specific suppliers and contributors ahead of the day and on the day - Greeting guests before the ceremony - High energy delivery of your one-of-a-kind ceremony - Stunning presentation copy of your ceremony script - Friend for life (not mandatory) :)
Ceremonies by Zadie Details

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Celebrant / Officiant
Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
Ceremonies by Zadie Full Description

If you want a fun, modern wedding ceremony that feels joyful, meaningful and completely ‘you’, I’m your celebrant. I create bespoke, story-driven ceremonies that feel relaxed, engaging and full of personality. The kind your guests rave about long after the confetti settles.

Once we’ve had a quick vibe-check call to make sure we’re the right fit, we lock in your date and then I’m all yours (I only ever book one wedding ceremony a day). About six months before the big day, the real fun begins with our Plan & Play session, where we get to know each other properly, have a few giggles and explore ideas until we land on the ones that feel undeniably you.

Using everything I learn about you, I craft a bespoke, personalised wedding ceremony script from scratch, weaving in humour, emotion, storytelling and the energy that best reflects your vibe. You’ll see a full draft, and we refine it together until it feels perfect. My goal is a wedding ceremony that feels immersive, intentional and totally aligned with who you are.

On the day, I arrive early to steady nerves, check in with suppliers and make sure everything runs smoothly. When it’s time to begin, I bring warmth, high energy, connection and confidence, creating an atmosphere that draws your guests in from the very first moment and set the tone for an amazing day ahead. I even stay to help with any confetti throwing (I’m surprisingly really good at it).

In my experience, we’re then friends for life (not mandatory), bound by the shared experience of going through and celebrating your love story together in a way that you never normally get the chance or space to do. It’s a wonderful process that I feel very lucky and privileged to go through with you.

Whether you want something modern and heartfelt, playful and vibrant, sentimental or totally non-traditional, you get full support and guidance every step of the way. I’m your storyteller, organiser and hype woman rolled into one, making the whole experience feel easy, enjoyable and genuinely special.

If you want a ceremony that feels unforgettable, personal and undeniably you, I’d love to be part of your day.

Experience

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Reviews
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Daniel and Jemma
Happy couple married in August
December 2025
Incredible ceremony that really reflected us
Zadie made it easy, taking away all the stress of ceremony planning & she was calm and confident from the outset. We simply couldn’t (& wouldn’t want to) have done it without her. The ceremony was everything we’d envisioned; we all laughed & cried as Zadie wove our answers into a beautiful tale from how we met to the family we started. She made our day stress-free, fun & delivered an incredible ceremony that really reflected us as a couple.
Lauren
Wedding: September
December 2025
Delivered the perfect mix of humour and meaning
I have attended many weddings and what really stood out to me about Zadie was her vibrant storytelling and comic timing. Zadie delivered the perfect mix of humour and meaning, she was high energy and incredibly engaging. It really was an unforgettable ceremony!
Jenny
Wedding: November
December 2025
It felt like she'd known them for years
Zadie was absolutely amazing. From the moment the ceremony started, she had everyone hooked with her warmth and charm. She told the couple’s story so beautifully, it felt personal & meaningful, like she’d known them for years. The whole vibe was perfect - emotional, funny, & full of love. Zadie made everyone feel included, & her delivery was flawless. It wasn’t just a ceremony; it was an experience we’ll all remember.
Peter and Aimee
Happy couple married in August
December 2025
She captured everything we wanted and more
We are so glad and happy we decided to have a celebrant-led ceremony by Zadie. She was the perfect choice for us, attentive, easy going and she captured everything we wanted and more in our ceremony, personalising it to us as a couple perfectly. Thank you Zadie for going above and beyond on our day, it was perfect!
Sam and Joe Ells
Happy couple married in September
December 2025
Zadie incorporated everything we had dreamed of
Zadie was the perfect celebrant for our wedding. From the first moment we spoke, she was very attentive. We enjoyed our chats, explaining ourselves as a couple and our family. Zadie incorporated everything we had dreamed of, including making sure our 7 daughters felt very much included in the ceremony. Communication was top-notch throughout. When we got our first draft of what was being read, there were no dry eyes. She really made it a fantastic celebration! I could go on singing her praises.
Dana and Enda
Happy couple married in September
December 2025
We would 100% recommend her as a celebrant
It’s been wonderful to work with Zadie. The process was fun, lovely to reminisce, & she was bouncing off us and really absorbing what we were saying. When we got our ceremony script back, we were surprised by some of the little details she'd added that were just passing comments or jokes, but really embodied who we are. Zadie was very flexible & easy to work with. We would 100% recommend her as a celebrant. Our guests loved how personal our wedding ceremony was and had very high praise for Zadie
Alex Buckland Photography
Wedding: November
December 2025
Easily one of the best celebrants I’ve worked with
Zadie was so easy to work with & she made the ceremony personal and super relaxed for the couple. She brought a calm, friendly energy that made the ceremony flow really well. She also took the time to capture behind-the-scenes moments, including a few of me working as the photographer, which was so appreciated. Easily one of the best celebrants I’ve worked with in over 10 years of capturing weddings & would highly recommend her to all couples!
Rebecca and Oliver Peters
Happy couple married in November
December 2025
She made it all feel so personal, relaxed & fun
From the first call, she just got us & made the process feel so personal, relaxed & fun. I loved her energy & genuine care she put into every detail. She turned our story into the most beautiful, emotional, & hilarious ceremony. Seeing our friends and family laughing one minute & tearing up the next was magic. Everyone said it was the best ceremony they’d ever been to. Zadie made the whole experience feel effortless. She has this incredible way of making everyone feel comfortable & connected.
Erika Federis and Alex Sprake
Happy couple married in November
December 2025
A month later, people are STILL talking about it!
Zadie took the time to truly get to know us & understand how we operate as a couple. When we read the script, it was clear she’d listened to every detail. Nothing was missed or felt generic. Zadie coordinated seamlessly with all our suppliers & made sure everything flowed perfectly. It was incredibly special, heartfelt & personal. Our guests kept telling us that it was one of the most unique & best ceremonies they’d ever attended. Over a month later, people are STILL talking about it!
Ceremonies by Zadie Location & Contact Details

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5 Bell Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK17 7BB, England, United Kingdom

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FAQs
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Why choose a celebrant over a registrar?

A registrar works for the council and will legally marry you, but you won’t likely get to meet them before the day, so they’ll be a stranger. The ceremony itself is a set, template script with a few gaps you might be able to choose from options for.

A celebrant works for you, they spend time getting to know you and create a bespoke ceremony that’s completely yours - your story, your vibe, your humour, your people, your traditions.

It’s the difference between ‘off-the-peg’ and ‘tailored just for you’. Most couples tell me their celebrant ceremony felt like the real wedding, and the legal bit was just the quick formality beforehand.

If we do the legal bit separately, is our wedding still real?

Yes, completely. Your legal paperwork and your wedding ceremony don’t need to happen on the same day for your marriage to be real or recognised.

We already do this in other parts of life. E.g. when a baby is born, the legal registration happens separately, and we celebrate the birthday, not the paperwork day. The same goes for funerals - the legal forms are done elsewhere, and the funeral service is still the meaningful moment.

It’s the same with weddings. You do the quick legal signing at the register office before or after, and your celebrant-led ceremony becomes the moment you share with your loved ones - the one filled with emotion, personality and the story of your relationship.

Most of my couples see their celebrant ceremony as their true wedding day, with the legal appointment simply making everything official on paper.

How much does it cost?

The fee for my most popular bespoke wedding ceremony package is £975.

I know this means I'm not the cheapest celebrant around, but as my old Nan says, "you get what you pay for" and this fee reflects the passion, care, time and dedication I pour into each ceremony to ensure it is perfect for you.

From getting to know your story in detail, to crafting a unique and personal ceremony script, and delivering it with warmth and heart on your big day, I’m committed to making your wedding truly unforgettable. I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure I can give each couple the time and attention they deserve and my fee reflects this. My promise to you is that you’re not just paying for a service - you’re buying a bespoke, meaningful experience that's worth the investment.

What's included in your fee?

  • A no-obligation ‘getting to know you’ vibe check call to check we're a good match
  • My ultimate guide to nailing your wedding ceremony, loaded with cool ideas, pro tips, & fun stuff to help you dream up the perfect ‘I do’s’ & ditch the stuff that’s not your vibe!
  • Fun planning meetings with multiple information-gathering methods
  • Advice & support with writing vows & choosing readings (should you like it)
  • Symbolic rituals or acts (if you’d like them)
  • A completely bespoke written ceremony draft
  • Unlimited redrafts or tweaks you would like made to the script until you’re completely happy
  • A wedding rehearsal (if you’d like one)
  • Prior liaison with suppliers and readers or contributors ahead of or on the morning of the wedding day
  • Travel up to 40 miles outside of Milton Keynes
  • Professional delivery of the ceremony on your wedding day
  • A presentation version of your ceremony script

If accommodation is needed / travel further than 40 miles from Milton Keynes, we'll discuss costs before booking.

Where are you based and where do you cover?

I’m based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. I also regularly lead weddings in, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Home Counties and London, but am happy to travel anywhere around England and internationally/destination.

We want a fun ceremony but still want it to feel like a wedding

Perfect! Your ceremony will be personal, warm and fun, but never in a way that feels awkward or like it’s not being taken seriously. It’s all about balance. Think ‘meaningful but modern’, heartfelt moments, genuine emotion, and the perfect sprinkle of personality without anything cheesy or OTT (unless you specifically want it). Your guests will know they’re witnessing a real, important moment in your lives… they’ll just also know it feels undeniably you.

How long will the ceremony be?

Most of my ceremonies land at around 25–35 minutes — the sweet spot where it feels meaningful, relaxed and engaging without dragging on. The exact length depends on the ingredients you choose: things like how big your wedding party entrance is, whether you’d like readings or rituals, how long your songs are, and how much of your story you want told (and in how much detail).

I’ll guide you through all of these decisions with your guest experience in mind, so the ceremony feels beautifully paced and totally you. Because every ceremony I create is bespoke, the timings naturally vary a little, but together we’ll shape something that feels just right for your day.

We’re quite shy and worried we won't be able to give you enough information to make it fun

I hear this all the time, but honestly, some of the most meaningful ceremonies I’ve created are with people who felt shy/uninteresting. I work with a huge range of personalities, from theatre kids to quiet introverts. You don’t need to be loud, quirky or mega chatty, you just need to be yourselves. My process is designed to feel relaxed, natural, and a bit like catching up with a friend who happens to know how to draw out what’s important and write a cracking ceremony.

Do I need to be a Humanist to have a Humanists UK celebrant?

No, you don’t have to be a Humanist in order to have a Humanist ceremony. All you need to know is if a personalised ceremony is what you’d like. No, you don't have to identify as a Humanist to have a humanist ceremony - it's for anyone seeking a celebration as unique as their relationship. You may find however, that you easily align to the Humanist principles without actually identifying as, or becoming a member of Humanists UK.

Humanist wedding ceremonies celebrate a couple's love authentically, without a set script or restrictions, allowing couples to share personal stories, honour traditions, or create new rituals. These non-religious celebrations of love and commitment focus on the couple's unique journey and values, welcoming and respecting all backgrounds to create a special and inclusive experience for every guest.

Are Humanist ceremonies legal?

Humanist weddings are legal in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey. While they aren’t yet legally binding in England, Wales, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man, Humanists UK is working hard to change that. Many couples sort out the marriage legalities at a local register office before or after their humanist ceremony and see their humanist wedding as their true celebration.

This is in line with what we usually do for registering births and deaths - the legal paperwork is not usually carried out at a naming ceremony or funeral, but usually before. This situation does offer some advantages – there's complete freedom over what can be included in the ceremony and where it can be held. This flexibility makes your wedding day even more personal and special.