Wedding Celebrant · Based in West Yorkshire · Happy to Travel

Making your
ceremony the
highlight
of your day.

A relaxed, personal ceremony that reflects who you are and what matters most.

Elaine Hankinson, Wedding Celebrant, performing a ceremony at Yeadon Town Hall
Accredited Professional Celebrant - Celebrant Training School

Your ceremony should feel like the best part of your wedding day, the moment your whole day is built around.

A ceremony as unique as the two of you.

As your wedding celebrant, I'll write and deliver a completely bespoke ceremony, crafted from scratch, centred around you, and delivered with warmth, confidence and just the right amount of fun.

Whether your vision is champagne elegance, a festival-style wedding at sunset, or something wonderfully in between, your ceremony sets the tone for the whole day, and I'll make sure it starts exactly right.

From your entrance to your vows and that all-important "I do", I'll guide you through every moment.

Your ceremony will feel relaxed, personal and genuinely enjoyable, not something to sit through, but something to really experience and remember.

I'm based in West Yorkshire, but your wedding doesn't have to be. My first wedding was in a theatre; my next will be overlooking Dubrovnik Old Town! From village halls to far flung destinations, wherever you're celebrating, I'll be there.

A joyful couple on their wedding day
"Funny, heartfelt and completely 'us' — we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony."
Clark and Valentina, Yeadon Town Hall, 21st February 2026
Elaine Hankinson, Wedding Celebrant

Hi, I'm Elaine.

My journey to becoming a celebrant began when my godson asked me to lead his wedding ceremony. I said yes before I knew what was involved, but as soon as I started researching, I knew I'd found my calling! I went on to complete a comprehensive, accredited training programme and haven't looked back since.

Before becoming a celebrant, I spent years working in travel and sales, roles that had me on my feet, connecting with people and confidently leading a room. From briefing aircrew to presenting in boardrooms, I've always loved bringing people together, but nothing compares to creating a wedding ceremony that feels completely "you".

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me exploring somewhere new, hiking the Yorkshire moors, in the gym, or dancing at gigs and festivals. I believe in keeping things fun, relaxed and full of life, and that's exactly the energy I bring to your wedding day.

How does it work?

Every ceremony begins with a conversation. From there, I take care of everything, all you need to do is share your story.

1

Informal Chat

A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to make sure we're a great fit. Your chance to ask anything and get a feel for how I work.

2

Your Questionnaire

Once you're happy to go ahead, I'll send you a questionnaire to complete in your own time. It's the foundation of everything, your story, your personalities, the details that make you, you.

3

Deep Dive Meeting

We sit down together to go through your answers, explore your love story, and talk through any optional symbolic rituals. This is where the magic starts.

4

Your Love Story

I craft your bespoke ceremony from scratch, including your personal love story. You'll receive a draft to read, tweak, and make your own.

5

Final Run-Through Meeting

We go through the full ceremony together, make any final edits, and sign off on the version you're both completely happy with.

6

Your Wedding Day

I arrive calm, prepared and completely focused on you, ready to deliver a ceremony that you and your guests will treasure for years to come.

Ready to find out more?

Every ceremony is completely unique, just like you.

Whether you're just starting to think about it or ready to get the ball rolling, the best place to start is finding out what's possible.

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