Nigel Ridpath: Celebrant

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Hi, I'm Nigel 👋
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"We travelled to the Cotswolds from California for our ceremony and Nigel did a fantastic job throughout the entire process. Nigel cared about making our day special as if it was his own."
I’ve always loved travel - whether trekking to Everest basecamp or swimming with whales in Tonga, I’ve learned that every journey is unique. That curiosity and appreciation for stories is at the heart of how I create ceremonies: by getting to know you and telling your story in a way that feels truly personal. I’d love to hear about your own journey together and how we can make your wedding day unforgettable.
Nigel Ridpath: Celebrant Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£715
Maximum price
£810
Initial consultation Full interview/discovery, face-to-face or online, whichever you prefer Advice on readings Your hand-crafted script, including drafting and revisions Officiating your ceremony Access to me via WhatsApp throughout the process Liaising with other suppliers to make sure everything runs like clockwork Use of my portable PA system, if required A presentation copy of your ceremony script Travel for discovery consultation and the ceremony within 20 miles of Chadlington, Oxfordshire (additional miles are charged at 45p per mile) Advice on symbolic ceremony props (such as hand-fasting ribbons, candles etc.) Advice on perfecting the choreography of the ceremony
Nigel Ridpath: Celebrant Details

Products and Services

Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
Celebrant / Officiant
Speech Writer
Nigel Ridpath: Celebrant Full Description

I create and conduct bespoke, non-religious wedding ceremonies across Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and beyond. Every ceremony is written from scratch, reflecting your personalities, values, and story as a couple. I guide you through the process from our first meeting to the big day, offering support, ideas and a calm, reassuring presence.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, I’ll help you choose readings, vows, and any special elements you’d like to include. I’m accredited by Humanists UK and fully insured, so you can relax knowing your day is in safe hands. My aim is always to make your ceremony heartfelt, memorable and uniquely yours.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2023
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Reviews
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Gus and Jess
Happy couple married in September
December 2025
Relaxed Oxfordshire Wedding
Nigel was fantastic as our wedding celebrant. He created a ceremony that was so personal, heartfelt, and perfectly matched what we wanted. We’re so grateful and couldn’t recommend him more!
Zoe and Elliot
Happy couple married in August
December 2025
Cotswold Garden Wedding
Look no further than Nigel for your wedding officiating needs. We travelled to the Cotswolds from California for our ceremony and Nigel did a fantastic job throughout the entire process. Nigel has excellent attention to detail and cared about making our day special as if it was his own.
Amber & Conor
Happy couple married in September
December 2025
Oxford College Wedding
I could not recommend Nigel more highly as a wedding celebrant. He took the time to get to know both of us well in months leading up the wedding, and wrote a personal ceremony that got the balance right between being entertaining while not making light of the gravity of the day. On the day Nigel was professional, arriving and setting up everything he needed for an outdoor ceremony in good time, and delivering a great ceremony that involved our whole families. We are are so glad we chose Nigel.
Nigel Ridpath: Celebrant Location & Contact Details

Address

Horse Shoe Ln, Chadlington, Oxfordshire, OX7 3NB, England, United Kingdom
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Do you cater for LGBTQ+ weddings?

Absolutely!

Can we write our own ceremony or vows?

I tend to find that couples want me to write the ceremony, but you can absolutely write it if you want and get me to conduct the celebration. Most couples I work with want to write their own vows, but I can help you out with that too.

What is a celebrant - and what’s the difference between a celebrant and a registrar?

A celebrant is a person trained and accredited by a celebrant-training organisation to preside over a range of ceremonies and celebrations, such as: weddings, vow renewals, baby naming, funerals and memorials.

A registrar is a local government employee who performs ceremonies in venues licensed for marriages, using specified contractual wording to legalise a marriage. Registrar weddings are necessary in England (along with religious leaders, they are the only people who can legally marry you (although that might be changing soon)). My couples tend to do a 'quick in and out' at a registry office for the legal bit and then use me to officiate their ceremony in the manner and place of their choice.

Only with a celebrant will you have the ability to create a completely tailored ceremony and conduct it anywhere, at any time. 

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