The Celebrant Co-operative Society
Uniting Celebrants - Est - 2026
Independent celebrants, one society.
We are a workers co-operative of celebrants covering the whole of the UK and the British Isles. Every member runs their own practice — the society simply brings them together, and brings you to them.
Find a celebrant
The directory
Every member celebrant is featured in our directory, covering the whole of the UK and the British Isles.
Contact them directly
No middleman
You speak straight to your celebrant. The society never takes a cut of their work or their fee.
A workers co-operative
Owned by celebrants
The society is owned and run by its working members — one member, one vote, whatever the size of their practice.
Featured member
Margaret Ellery · York
"I write every ceremony from a real conversation. The co-op means I can say yes to the quiet ones too."
Co-founder & Director
Tory Markham-Beech LLB (hons)
Independent modern celebrant with Bespoken Celebrants, writing ceremonies that speak plainly and personally.
bespokencelebrant@outlook.com →
Co-founder & Director
Sarah Henniker
Modern celebrant with Bespoken Celebrants South West, serving families across the South West.
bespokencelebrant@outlook.com →
Head of graphic design & print
Gary Markham
Runs the society's graphic design and print services — members get member rates; get in touch for details.
fishmetaldesign@yahoo.co.uk →Trusted suppliers
The people we work alongside
Venues, florists, filmmakers and cake makers our members have worked with and would happily send you to. We choose who appears here ourselves.
Covering the UK and the British Isles
Venues & spaces
The Old Hayloft
Kent & the Weald
A converted oast-house barn for up to 80 guests, with a wildflower paddock for outdoor ceremonies.
hello@oldhayloft.example →Florists & stylists
Fern & Fig Studio
Bristol & the South West
Seasonal, foraged-feeling arrangements and table styling, made for smaller gatherings.
studio@fernandfig.example →Photographers & film
Northlight Films
Manchester & the North
Quiet documentary coverage of ceremonies — a two-person crew that stays out of the way.
hello@northlight.example →Cake makers
Sugar Lane Cakes
Glasgow & Central Scotland
Tiered and naked cakes made to order, including vegan and gluten-free options.
orders@sugarlane.example →Our motto
“With you, for you, because of you...”
With you
we are with you
For you
founded for celebrants
Because of you
because we are stronger together
The society
7
member celebrants so far, from the Highlands to the South Downs
Open
waiting list — celebrants already queued to join us
£0
profit taken out — every surplus stays in the society