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Kind words

In their
words,
not mine.

Everything below was written by
couples after their wedding day.

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“It was like she had known us for years.”

The same sentence, in one form or another, appears in almost every
review below. It’s the thing I’m proudest of.

Maxine was brilliant from start to finish. From the moment we met her, we felt her warmth and instantly knew she was the right celebrant for us.

Her storytelling was outstanding. It genuinely felt like she had known us and our journey forever — her very first draft of our ceremony genuinely made me cry when I first read it (happy tears!). It was so beautifully written and captured us as a couple perfectly.

So many of our guests have since told us how wonderful and memorable the ceremony was, and that it was one of, if not the, best ceremony they had ever been to.

Rachel & Calum

Old Gore Barn, Gloucestershire

We cannot recommend Maxine highly enough for the truly unforgettable ceremony she created for us. From the very beginning, her presence was so warm, genuine and reassuring, making us feel completely at ease.

She told our love story so beautifully, bringing it to life in such a personal and heartfelt way that meant so much to us and all of our guests. She was without a doubt the perfect person to make us husband and wife.

Gabrielle & Martyn

Euridge Manor, Wiltshire

We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful celebrant. From the very beginning, she was attentive, supportive and flexible, taking the time to create a ceremony that truly reflected us as a couple.

On the day, she made everything feel so personal, intimate and incredibly special. Our guests absolutely loved the ceremony and commented on how heartfelt and unique it was.

Rochelle & James

Orchardleigh House, Somerset

Maxine made our wedding ceremony perfect. From a couple of meetings and each of us completing a questionnaire, Maxine created the most beautiful, personal and loving ceremony. It was like she had known us for years!

Maxine created one of our readings based on the content of our discussions. It was the most beautiful poem that captured “us” and was such an elegant touch.

Our guests said how personal and loving the ceremony was, and that was all down to Maxine. We will be forever thankful.

Jenny & Matthew

Old Gore Barn, Cirencester

Right from the start, Maxine’s professionalism and commitment shone through. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, making the ceremony feel incredibly personal and special.

Her delivery was heartfelt and struck the perfect balance between sentimentality and humour, which our guests loved. She incorporated our love story and personal anecdotes seamlessly, making it all the more meaningful.

Kate & Gabe

The Orchard at Munsley, Herefordshire

Maxine felt like an old friend, knowing the best of us.

Coming away from the wedding, I’ve never known a wedding where so many of our guests highlighted how amazing the celebrant was. At no point did it ever feel like a carbon copy ceremony — it was 100% us.

Given that we needed a whole new wedding venue two and a half months before the date, she was relaxed and organised, which meant no worries or concerns about the ceremony at all.

Lou & Dave

Ark Buffalo, Wiltshire

Right from the start she made us feel very confident we had made the right choice, as she is very knowledgeable and experienced and was able to give us lots of advice that really helped us plan our wedding ceremony.

You can tell Maxine really had listened to what we wanted when she drafted our ceremony and had gone the extra mile to personalise it for us. She also made our readings and vows into lovely keepsakes for us.

Alex & Robbie

Wick Bottom Barn, Wiltshire

Maxine made our outdoor ceremony truly unforgettable! From start to finish, Maxine was warm, engaging and personalised everything to fit our story.

Despite the rain, Maxine went above and beyond to ensure we had the best ceremony, which set the tone of the day. All our guests couldn’t stop raving about how touching and memorable it was.

Hannah & Josh

Splotts Moor Farm, Somerset

From the start, she was incredibly warm, kind and understanding. We had a few personal delays in planning, and she was so patient and supportive throughout.

She created a beautifully written ceremony that felt truly personal to us. Maxine guided us through different options and helped us include meaningful elements like a ring warming and handfasting — both of which many of our guests hadn’t seen before and absolutely loved.

On the day, she arrived early, made sure everything was perfectly in place, and brought such a calm and confident presence.

Beth & Darius

The Manor, Holcombe

We could not be happier with the amazing ceremony that Maxine put together for us. Nothing was too much trouble, every little detail was thought of and our ideas and feelings were at the forefront of her organisation and planning. From the compass points, to the handfasting, to our vows and the readings, it was all just perfect. Maxine took us from the first ideas at the very start of our journey right through to us being man and wife without missing an iota of our wishes and wants.

Sharon & Derek

Matara, Gloucestershire

We found Maxine engaging and super friendly from our very first chat. Our ceremony felt so personal as Maxine not only really listened to what we would and wouldn’t like, but really managed to capture our personalities with her wonderful words.

Maxine has a really calming and confident manner that really put us at ease as well. We wouldn’t change a thing.

Sarah & Jason

Pythouse Kitchen Gardens, Wiltshire

What a wonderful personalised experience. Maxine took the time to get to know us and really understand what we wanted. Her delivery and organisation was exceptional. She managed to combine professionalism with warmth.

I would highly recommend Maxine for a bespoke and seamless ceremony.

Samantha & Martin

The Savoy, London

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More kind words.

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Maxine was extremely likeable, professional and made the day so special. She spent time to get to know us individually and as a couple, and created a special ceremony.

Misra & Sven

Clevedon Hall, Somerset

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Although my husband and I live across the world, she worked with our time schedule and collaborated with us to create a bespoke wedding ceremony like no other. Maxine is warm, humble, and an all-round beautiful soul.

Nicolette & Alex

Farleigh Hungerford

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Between her warm personality and attention to detail in her questionnaires and consultations, she will help make sure your wedding ceremony is a memorable one. She wrote a beautiful ceremony script tailored to our specific love story.

Hal & Kelly Anne

Wellington Barn, Wiltshire

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I can’t thank Maxine enough for our fabulous wedding ceremony! She absolutely understood the vibe we wanted to achieve and our ceremony was warm and personal.

Eloise & Sam

Court Farm, Standerwick

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She is a truly lovely person who really cared about our story and our vision for our ceremony, and went above and beyond to help us achieve it. Maxine is like a wedding planner with the help she gives.

Sarah & Les

Spittleborough Farmhouse

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From the very start Maxine was just perfect — the connection we felt with her immediately, we knew she was our celebrant. She helped us not just write our vows and service but the timing of the whole wedding.

Rhoda & Wayne

Jenners Barn, Gloucestershire

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Maxine took the time to really get to know us and how we met, and created the most beautiful story for our ceremony. She was extremely helpful when writing our own vows and giving us ideas of unique things to add.

Lisa & Liam

Jenners Barn, Gloucestershire

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Maxine made our big day flawless, despite planning eight hours away in America! She gave us questionnaires and set up meetings ahead of time to make our ceremony personalised to us.

Beth & Joey

Kingston Maurward, Dorset

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Maxine was a great listener, took our wishes on board and helped us to create a very memorable and special wedding ceremony. She put us and our guests at ease by creating a relaxing and happy atmosphere.

Lizzy & Andy

Friars Court, Oxfordshire

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From the start it is very clear that she is very invested in creating a very personalised ceremony. We live abroad and so appreciated her flexibility. On the day Maxine presented to friends and family beautifully.

Virginia & Aaron

Priston Mill, Somerset

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Maxine’s warmth meant that she not only put our guests at ease as they were seated (on the hottest day of the year!), but also put a nervous bride and groom at ease.

Lyndsay & Richard

Bowerchalke Barn, Wiltshire

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Maxine went above and beyond to make our ceremony truly bespoke — unique and meaningful, yet light-hearted and funny too. All of our guests commented on how brilliant our ceremony was.

Dakeney & Jack

Double Barn, Gloucestershire

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Maxine communicated our love story in such a humorous yet beautiful way that everyone was laughing one minute and tearing up the next. She made our ceremony unforgettable and truly magical.

Lauren & Matt

Drews Pond, Wiltshire

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Maxine was brilliant at taking our ramblings and forming a beautiful story of us, while helping us choose different aspects of the ceremony which reflected our relationship and family.

Lisa & Rob

Welford Park, Berkshire

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She asked us a lot of questions about our relationship and really found out what was important to us. On the day she delivered a service that was perfect for us — professional, helpful, and a warm and relaxed presence.

Rowan & Amy

Elmhay Park, Somerset

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Maxine wove the nature of our surroundings and the elements into her words. Our ten-year-old son and even our dog got involved. It felt truly magical, and many of our guests were reaching for tissues.

Imogen & Matt

Jenners Barn, Gloucestershire

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We received so much praise on our ceremony for its uniqueness and the way she mingled with everybody so easily. It would have been absolute chaos without her!

Gemma & Dan

Wick Bottom Barn, Wiltshire

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She delivered a heartfelt and personalised ceremony, and was a great calming presence in the moments before the wedding began. An embodiment of our relationship and our values.

Isabel & David

Talton Lodge, Warwickshire

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