What Does a Wedding Celebrant Cost in North Wales? A Guide from an Experienced Celebrant
If you’ve ever tried to Google “how much does a wedding celebrant cost?” you’ll know it’s a bit of a rabbit hole. Prices are all over the place, and it’s hard to know what you’re actually paying for. So let’s clear it up. I’m a Humanist wedding celebrant based in North Wales, and working across Snowdonia, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Denbighshire and Cheshire. Here’s what you need to know about how celebrant pricing really works from a celebrant who's spent years crafting ceremonies - and how to find someone who’s worth every penny.
What Does a Wedding Celebrant in North Wales Cost?
There can be big differences in what celebrants charge for their services, from £500 right up to £1500+ per ceremony. That said, in North Wales and Cheshire, most professional celebrants charge in the region of £600-£800 for their time and experience - depending on the date, the location, and what's included.
It’s simple, transparent, and reflects the time, creativity and experience that goes into every ceremony I write. Behind every ceremony are hours of writing, research, and creative thinking - not to mention the admin, venue coordination, travel, and rehearsals that make everything run smoothly. It’s a full production, not just 30 minutes on the day.
Every celebrant works differently. Some write one draft and turn up on the day. Others (like me) spend weeks getting to know you, shaping your story and building something that feels genuinely personal.
Experience, training and ongoing professional development also make a difference. As an accredited Humanists UK celebrant, I invest time each year in continuous learning, from inclusivity training to storytelling and performance techniques.
When couples share their reviews and tell me their ceremony was the best part of the whole day, I know that attention to detail is worth it.
What’s Included When You Book a Professional Celebrant
When you hire a celebrant, you’re not just booking someone to read a script. You’re booking a writer, performer, and creative collaborator.
Here’s what’s typically included when couples book me:
A relaxed planning meeting to explore your story and ideas
Bespoke script writing, with edits until it feels perfect
Guidance on vows, readings, and symbolic elements like handfasting
Coordination with your venue and suppliers
On-the-day delivery with warmth, humour and confidence
Whether it’s a big barn celebration or an intimate elopement in Snowdonia, the ceremony becomes the heartbeat of your day.
Why Do You Offer A Less Expensive Midweek Ceremony?
I love weekend weddings, but I also value time with family and friends, as well as keeping my energy and creativity high for every couple I work with. By keeping weekend numbers limited, I can balance work and life, and still offer weekday options for couples who prefer something more affordable.
Midweek ceremonies include the same care and expertise, just in a more structured and streamlined way to keep costs lower.
Is a Celebrant Worth It?
If you’re comparing celebrant costs with a registrar, remember that what you’re paying for isn’t just the legal paperwork. It’s a personalised, story-driven experience that captures who you are as a couple.
A celebrant wedding can take place anywhere – beaches, gardens, woodlands, or mountain tops. It’s entirely yours. Guests often tell me it’s the most memorable part of the day because it feels real.
Every wedding has a budget, and price can be an important factor, but this is the only time you're going to have this day and it's worth thinking about which parts of your budget you can scrimp on, and which parts getting the right supplier is really key. Beyond price, look for:
The sense that you could laugh together over a cup of tea
I'm a big advocate for shortlisting celebrants you like the look of, but then carving out the time to get in touch with a couple of different celebrants. You'll get a feel from their communication style whether you might enjoy the process of working together. I always like to kick things off with a relaxed video chat to get to know you and find out about your plans, and to make sure we have that natural chemistry that will make working together a breeze.
About Kate Rostance
I’m Kate Rostance (she/her), a full-time Humanist wedding celebrant based in Conwy, working across North Wales and Cheshire. Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of leading hundreds of ceremonies – from beach elopements in the Llyn Peninsula to big, joy-filled barn weddings.
I trained with Humanists UK, one of the UK’s most respected organisations for inclusive, non-religious ceremonies, and I mentor new celebrants finding their voice in the industry.
I create ceremonies built on storytelling, connection and authenticity – moments that feel completely real and completely yours.
Couples say I’m warm, funny, organised and unflappable – the kind of person who feels like an old friend but runs a ceremony like a pro. They talk about how personal and relaxed their ceremonies felt, how guests said it was “nothing like any wedding they’d been to before,” and how it set the tone for the happiest, most memorable day.
If that sounds like the kind of energy you want for your wedding, I’d love to hear your plans.
Whether you’re marrying on Anglesey, in the mountains of Snowdonia, or a country house in Cheshire, every ceremony I create is shaped entirely around you. If you’d like to chat through ideas for your own ceremony, I’d love to hear from you.
Kate Rostance is a humanist wedding celebrant based in North Wales. She creates ceremonies that are relaxed and full of meaning - with a touch of humour and plenty of heart. She works across North Wales, including Snowdonia, Anglesey, Gwynedd, the Llyn Peninsula, Cheshire and beyond.
