Ceremonies by Nicola West
Multi Award Winning Wedding Celebrant, crafting beautiful, bespoke and truly unforgettable wedding ceremonies across Buckinghamshire and beyond.
Bespoke wedding ceremonies
Wedding celebrant ceremonies in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Cambridgeshire
Wedding Celebrant of the Year 2025 & 2026
Member of the A.O.I.C,
Founding Member of the UK Wedding Association
Master of Ceremonies
Business details last verified on 3rd of November 2026 by Ceremonies by Nicola West.
Prices
Typical Price: £950
Price Range: £875 - £1,250
About Ceremonies by Nicola West
Be sure to have your ceremony your way with Ceremonies by Nicola West. As a wedding celebrant, Nicola has worked in the wonderful world of weddings for almost 25 years, from award winning wedding planner to multi award winning wedding Celebrant. Working with couples across Buckinghamshire, London and surrounding counties, to crafting truly beautiful, bespoke, and unforgettable ceremonies.
A Wedding Ceremony as Unique as Your Love Story
Your wedding ceremony is so much more than the formal beginning of your wedding day. It is a moment in time that deserves to be treasured forever, a heartfelt celebration of your love, your journey together and everything that makes you uniquely you as a couple.
I believe your ceremony should be every bit as special, personal and memorable as the love story it celebrates. Unlike a traditional registrar-led ceremony, which generally follows a prescribed format, a celebrant-led ceremony gives you the freedom to create something truly individual, with no set script and no limits to your imagination.
This is your story, your love and your moment – so let's make it unforgettable.
Your love story, beautifully told
From our very first conversation, my priority is to get to know you, discover what makes your relationship special and understand exactly what you want your wedding ceremony to feel like. Together, we will create a ceremony that reflects your personalities, values, shared experiences and dreams for the future. Whether you envisage something wonderfully romantic and emotional, relaxed and light-hearted, full of laughter, or a beautiful blend of everything, I will bring your ideas together to create a ceremony that feels completely authentic to you.
Every detail can be thoughtfully personalised, from beautifully written introductions and heartfelt vows to meaningful readings, favourite music and special contributions from family and friends. Perhaps you would love to include a symbolic ritual such as handfasting, a unity candle or a sand ceremony? Maybe you have a special family tradition you would like to incorporate, or an idea that is completely unconventional. Whatever you have in mind, I love bringing creative ideas to life.
And it's often the unexpected touches that make a ceremony truly unforgettable! From incorporating live musical performances and creating bespoke rituals ins
The Details
Services
Ceremony Writing
Speech Writing
Custom Readings
Specialist Rituals
Celebrant Types
Independant
Interfaith
Religious
Champions of
Sustainability
LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Save £100 when booking a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday wedding ceremony
Instructions
Confirm your 2026 or 2027 wedding ceremony booking and save £100 (Discount applies to Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday wedding ceremony bookings only)
Terms and conditions
*Your wedding ceremony must take place on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. *Discount available for bookings taken during 2026 & 2027
Contact & Location
Ceremonies by Nicola West
Mount Pleasant, Winslow Road, Nash, MK17 0EJ, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
While registrars handle the legal paperwork for your marriage, a celebrant focuses entirely on creating a unique, personalized ceremony that’s all about you. Celebrants have the flexibility to include your love story, special traditions, meaningful rituals, or even a touch of humor! Plus, you can hold your ceremony anywhere and at any time. With a celebrant, your day is all about celebrating your way—beautiful, bespoke, and unforgettable!
An independent celebrant differs from a humanist celebrant in that they are not bound by any specific belief system, giving you complete freedom to shape your ceremony in whatever way feels right for you. While a humanist celebrant is required to create a fully non-religious ceremony with no spiritual or faith-based elements, an independent celebrant can include — or leave out — anything you choose, from symbolic rituals and personal vows to religious readings, blessings, or cultural traditions.
My prices start from £800 and include crafting a beautiful, bespoke ceremony A ceremony rehearsal, A beautiful copy of your Ceremony Script. Beautiful personalised vow booklets. A certificate for you to sign during the ceremony. The use of a large portable speaker and a microphone, if needed. Also my travel costs are included and I never charge extra for evenings, weekends or bank holidays.
I work closely with you to write a beautiful bespoke ceremony.
Absolutely, I am on hand to help and will print them out in beautiful personalised booklets for to read from during the ceremony.
It's your ceremony, so there is no restriction on content.
Yes, I am an advocate for inclusivity and celebrate diversity in all forms of love, ensuring every couple feels valued and understood.
Yes, I have crafted many wonderful interfaith wedding ceremonies with each one a true celebration of the couple and their faiths.
Yes! I love meeting up with my couples and getting to know them, of course if you are out of the country or its easier for you both we can meet via Zoom.
As soon as you book your venue! However I often have couples contact me after they have everything planned and realise they want something more than the basic registrar led ceremony,
Unfortunately I am unable to perform a legally binding ceremony, but don't worry there is a way around this.. You go to your local registry office and book the statutory marriage ceremony that allows you to have two witnesss and cost around £47 depending on where you live in the UK.
Our Sustainability Commitments
Over the years, I have had the absolute privilege of officiating hundreds of wedding ceremonies, sharing in countless love stories and creating beautiful memories that couples, their families and friends will treasure for years to come. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything I do. I wholeheartedly celebrate love in all its forms and believe every couple deserves to feel welcomed, valued, respected and truly represented in a ceremony that reflects who they are. I also believe that while a wedding celebrates the beginning of a beautiful new chapter for two people, it can leave a positive legacy for the world around us too. I am incredibly proud to be a member of the **Sustainable Wedding Alliance**, sharing its commitment to making the wedding industry more environmentally responsible. As part of my commitment to giving something back, for every couple I have the pleasure of working with, a tree is planted in their name. It's a small but meaningful way to make a lasting difference – creating a living reminder of their love that will continue to grow for generations to come. Because love is about the future, and what better way to celebrate the beginning of your future together than by helping to create a greener one for everyone?
Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples
Love is love, and every love story deserves to be celebrated. I am incredibly proud to be an inclusive celebrant who wholeheartedly welcomes and celebrates LGBTQIA+ couples. I believe that love, commitment and the desire to share your lives together are what truly matter, and everyone deserves to have a wedding ceremony that reflects their relationship, identities and individual love story. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration, a wonderfully extravagant wedding or something completely unconventional, you can feel confident that you will be welcomed, supported and celebrated exactly as you are. There are no assumptions, no judgements and absolutely no expectations to fit into traditional wedding conventions. Your ceremony will be created around you, your personalities, your relationship and the promises you wish to make to one another. I take great care to ensure my language, approach and ceremony choices are inclusive and respectful, creating a safe, relaxed and welcoming environment where you can feel completely comfortable being yourselves. From your first enquiry to the moment I stand alongside you on your wedding day, you can expect warmth, understanding, respect and genuine enthusiasm for celebrating your love. Every couple. Every identity. Every love story. Equally valued, wholeheartedly celebrated. Because everyone deserves a wedding ceremony that is as unique, beautiful and extraordinary as their love.
Why Couples Recommend Ceremonies by Nicola West
Couples consistently praise this celebrant for creating deeply personal, heartfelt, and unforgettable wedding ceremonies that perfectly capture their unique love stories. Reviews frequently highlight the celebrant's talent for writing scripts that are touching, emotional, and funny, making the ceremony feel completely tailored and authentic to the couple. A recurring theme is the overwhelmingly positive reaction from guests, many of whom describe it as the best and most meaningful ceremony they have ever attended. Beyond the beautiful words, the celebrant is described as incredibly professional, organised, and a calming presence, putting everyone at ease on the day. Many couples express immense gratitude for the support that went above and beyond, from coordinating the wedding party and assisting with speeches to helping with last-minute preparations and even acting as a Master of Ceremonies. This warm, genuinely caring, and supportive approach ensures the entire process is seamless, making couples feel special and creating a magical and cherished part of their wedding day that is remembered long afterwards.
Customer Reviews
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Customer Service Highly Commended 2026
Association of Independent Celebrants
National Association of Wedding Professionals
Sustainable Wedding Alliance Accreditation
International College of Professional Celebrants
The Wedding Safe Industry Standard
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