Independent Celebrant · Bristol, Bath & the South West

Wedding Celebrant in Bristol & Bath

Personal, handcrafted wedding ceremonies written around your story. Whether it's twenty guests in a garden or two hundred in a country estate, I'll create a ceremony that feels completely and unmistakably you.

  • Trained with Humanists UK
  • Bilingual ceremonies – English & Spanish
  • Any venue, anywhere
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Couple during a personal wedding ceremony led by Bristol celebrant Stellan Jara
What I offer

Celebrant-Led Ceremonies in Bristol, Bath & Beyond

A celebrant-led ceremony gives you complete freedom: your words, your music, your people, your place. No set script, no restrictions on where or when.

Wedding Ceremonies

A bespoke ceremony telling your love story, with your own vows, readings, music and as much tradition – or as little – as you like.

Vow Renewals

Celebrate five, twenty or fifty years together. A heartfelt way to reaffirm your promises with the people who've shared the journey.

Elopements & Intimate Weddings

Just the two of you, or a handful of loved ones on a hilltop, beach or woodland. Small in size, big on meaning.

Outdoor wedding ceremony in the South West with an independent celebrant
Why couples choose me

A Ceremony as Unique as You Are

  • Written from scratch for you. I get to know you both, then craft every word around your story.
  • Trained with Humanists UK (2019). Warm, inclusive ceremonies grounded in meaning, sincerity and fun.
  • Fluent Spanish, basic French. Bilingual ceremonies so every guest feels included.
  • Anywhere your heart desires. A field, a forest, a castle, a beach or your own back garden.
  • Family and friends involved. Readings, rings, handfasting and symbolic acts they can be part of.
Simple from start to finish

How Your Ceremony Comes Together

From our first chat to the moment you're pronounced married, I'll guide you every step of the way.

Get in Touch

Tell me your date, venue and a little about you. I'll confirm my availability.

Let's Meet

A relaxed chat in person or online so I can get to know you and your story.

We Write It Together

I draft your ceremony, you shape it – vows, readings, music and symbolic acts.

Your Big Day

I lead a ceremony that's calm, joyful and perfectly you, so you can simply enjoy it.

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Bilingual Wedding Celebrant – English & Spanish

Bringing two families, two cultures or two languages together? I speak fluent Spanish and basic French, so I can weave both languages through your ceremony and make every guest feel at home.

¿Os casáis en Bristol o el suroeste de Inglaterra? Celebro ceremonias bilingües en inglés y español.

Make it meaningful

Symbolic Acts & Personal Touches

Add rituals that reflect your relationship, your heritage or simply something you love. If your mind can conjure it, we can create it.

  • Handfasting
  • Ring warming
  • Sand ceremony
  • Wine or whisky blending
  • Tree planting
  • Blending of cultures
  • Readings & poems
  • Live music
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Wedding Celebrant Covering Bristol, Bath & the South West

Based in Bristol, I lead ceremonies at venues, homes and outdoor spaces across the region, and I'm happy to travel further for the right couple.

  • Bristol
  • Bath
  • Somerset
  • Gloucestershire
  • The Cotswolds
  • Wiltshire
  • Devon
  • Further afield on request
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What Couples Say

Five-star reviews from Google.

★★★★★
Our story was perfect, it was emotional and we had people at the wedding who didn't even know us at all but left the ceremony knowing us very well, and even they teared up! Very professional, great reader and the planning for our ceremony was just great.
— Chris, Google review
★★★★★
We found it especially difficult to find a celebrant for our wedding, until we found Stellan. He has an incredible presence and did an outstanding job leading our ceremony. He is without a doubt the best celebrant around.
— Jared, Google review
★★★★★
Stellan conducted a really lovely ceremony which we had so many compliments on from our guests! He really took the time to get to know us and we loved how personal the ceremony was.
— Holly & James, Google review
★★★★★
Stellan is a true professional from start to finish. He loves his work and is dedicated to the wedding couples getting the best. I love his warm, friendly and fun personality that puts people at ease.
— Stéphanie, Google review
Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a wedding celebrant do?

A wedding celebrant writes and leads a personal ceremony designed entirely around you as a couple. Unlike a register office ceremony, there's no fixed script: we choose the words, vows, readings, music and symbolic acts together, and it can take place almost anywhere.

Is a celebrant wedding legally binding in England?

Not yet. In England and Wales, celebrant-led ceremonies aren't currently legally binding, so most couples complete the short legal formalities at a register office before or after their celebrant ceremony. Your celebrant ceremony is the one that feels like your real wedding day. The government is reviewing wedding law, and I'll keep couples updated on any changes.

Where can we have our ceremony?

Almost anywhere you like: a wedding venue, a barn, a woodland, a beach, a hilltop or your own garden. Because the legal part is done separately, you're not limited to licensed venues or set times.

Can you lead a bilingual ceremony?

Yes. I speak fluent Spanish and basic French, so I can lead your ceremony in English and Spanish, or include French touches, so that both families feel fully part of the day.

Do you offer vow renewals and elopements?

Yes. As well as weddings, I lead vow renewals for couples celebrating a milestone, and elopements or micro-weddings for couples who want something small and intimate.

Do you travel outside Bristol?

Yes. I regularly cover Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and Wiltshire, and I'm happy to travel further across the South West and beyond. Just let me know where you're getting married.

How far in advance should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends, which book up first. Get in touch with your date and venue and I'll let you know straight away if I'm available.

How much does a wedding celebrant cost?

Every ceremony is bespoke, so the cost depends on your plans, the location and travel. Send me a few details about your day and I'll send you a personalised quote.

Let's Create Your Ceremony

Tell me about your plans and your love story, and let's start shaping a ceremony you'll remember for the rest of your lives.

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Call 07982 241923 · Email stellan@ceremoniesbystellan.com

Get in touch

Let’s Talk About Your Ceremony

Tell me your date, your venue and a little about the two of you, and I’ll let you know if I’m available. There’s no obligation – just a friendly first conversation.