Rachel Parkin, Independent Civil Celebrant
- Weddings and civil partnerships
- Vow renewals
- Naming and renaming ceremonies
- Based in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Looking for a special kind of celebration?
Want to do things your way?
Let civil celebrant Rachel create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that you and your loved ones will never forget.
No stuffy scripts; no rules; no limits!
With Rachel as your celebrant, you can be sure of a magical, memorable ceremony, all about you.
Justin and Richard - 5 Stars!
"Fantastic!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Rachel was incredible, going far beyond expectations: impeccably organised, she grasped hold of our vision and ran with it to create a day that was joyful and charged with emotion. I can not recommend Rachel highly enough! "
Richard, June 2024
adrian and Barbara - 5 Stars!
"Amazing!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Rachel was absolutely amazing in pulling together my in-laws' marriage vow renewal. Nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond !! Thank you ☺️
Absolutely fantastic service. Rachel goes above and beyond. Rachel made my family feel so very special. Thank you"
Katie, March 2025
Rachael and Barrie
"A lovely naming ceremony"
"Rachel performed a lovely naming ceremony for our baby daughter. The ceremony was exactly what my husband and I had wanted - simple, relaxed and most of all, fun. Our little daughter had great fun doing reverse-donuts in her wheelie-walker during the ceremony, and Rachel was really happy to go with this, allowing us all time for a chuckle, making the whole thing great fun.
Rachel was great to work with, guided us beautifully to put the ceremony together, and was helpful in making suggestions where we weren’t sure about elements of the ceremony. Thank you Rachel, for a lovely naming ceremony, where we could all laugh together, and for the lovely little cuddly giraffe you gave our daughter- he’s called Norton after the hotel!"
Rachael, August 2024
What is a Celebrant?
What is a celebrant?
A celebrant is someone who officiates at ceremonies to mark key life events. These include weddings, civil partnerships, commitment ceremonies, naming ceremonies and end-of-life ceremonies. Some celebrants offer all types of ceremony, whilst others specialise in one or two areas.
More and more people are choosing a celebrant because they’re looking for a special kind of ceremony that reflects their personalities and values. A celebrant will work closely with couples and families and build a special lasting relationship. It's this relationship that allows the celebrant to create a unique, personalised ceremony, full of depth and meaning.
Some celebrants work for organisations such as Humanists; others, like me, are independent. An Independent Civil Celebrant is not tied to any organisation, religious or otherwise. This means that you can choose whatever content you like for your ceremony. If you want to include religious or spiritual elements, you can.
A celebrant-led ceremony offers you the freedom and creativity to make your day your own. You can celebrate where you like, when you like and how you like.
No rules, no restrictions, no limits!
Erica and Stewart's wedding
Venue:
The Button Factory, Jewellery Quarter,
Birmingham
