Award Nominated Luxury Celebrant Ceremonies in Essex and Suffolk

Helen Hobbs

Welcome, friend

I’m Helen, also known as The Authentic Celebrant. I collaborate with people just like you, to co-create an authentic, luxury ceremony experience in Essex, Suffolk and beyond.

Whilst I’m based in Colchester, Essex, I travel to Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and beyond for my client’s ceremonies.

Soulful wedding celebrations, heartfelt vow renewals, beautiful naming ceremonies and more, I specialise in ensuring that you have the best ceremony for you.

Personal & Beautiful Ceremonies

Life is too short to follow (all) the rules! Let’s create your very own traditions with a luxury celebrant-led ceremony experience (and keep some of the old traditions too!). Whether you’re looking for a spiritual pagan-style ceremony, a non-traditional ceremony, or something entirely more traditional, I listen to your dreams and wishes to co-create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony experience that everyone will remember. I’ll be with you every step of the way from initial ideas and concepts, through planning, all the way to delivering the ceremony itself with love, trust and authenticity. One size definitely does not fit all – so no matter the occasion, we can co-create a ceremony experience that’s personal and beautiful. Through rituals and words we’ll tell your story and celebrate the connections that are important to you.

Wedding & Vow Renewals

Weddings & Vow Renewals

It’s not all about the party…Imagine your luxury, spiritual ceremony taking place in your dream location; being free to include exactly what you’d like as a true expression of your authentic selves…

Namings & Families

Namings & Families

Welcome your child to their family and wider community with an official ‘naming’; or bring yours and your partner’s children together to mark a new beginning in a Family Commitment ceremony…

Looking for non-traditional wedding ideas? Wondering what a naming ceremony is? I’d love to be your guide – allow me to support you on your ceremony journey.


Sustainable, Eco-friendly Celebrant-led Ceremonies

To give you the best ceremony celebration experience, I’m committed to minimising the environmental impact of my activities and being eco-conscious in all that I do.

See The Authentic Celebrant Environmental Commitment Statement here for more information.


Do you need a Celebrant or a Registrar for your wedding? Need some naming ceremony ideas? What’s inn a Renewal of Vows ceremony? Whatever the celebration, allow me to be your supporter and guide to achieving your dream ceremony.

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