Working with you in life's big moments

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Hi, I'm Melanie, an inclusive and life-affirming celebrant.

I specialise in weddings, vow renewals, and celebration of life ceremonies across Sussex and southeast England.

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    My approach will turn your stories into a unique, authentic and joyful ceremony that’s grounded in your values and presented with warmth and professionalism.

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    I can include traditional and modern elements. Rituals such as handfasting, unity candles, faith-inspired and bespoke family blessings can blend into a beautiful script, leaving you and your guests with rich memories.

Let's Start Your Story

Services Overview

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Wedding Ceremonies & Vow Renewals

A celebrant-led wedding or vow renewal lets you celebrate your relationship your way. I'll work with you to create a beautiful ceremony that reflects your journey as a couple, shaping the event the way you’d like it to be.

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Celebration of Life Events (Funerals, Living Funerals, Memorials)

Everyone deserves a farewell that truly honours their story, and is delivered in a way that’s appropriate for their family and friends.

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Script Writing

Need words for a special occasion? Whether you're looking for help with wedding vows, a funeral eulogy or a meaningful speech for any life event, I'll listen to your stories and create a unique script in a tone and style that feels right for you.

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Coming Soon

Naming Ceremonies

I'm currently training to offer naming ceremonies for all of life's new chapters and transitions, with plans to begin these services by the end of the year.

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Other Events

If there's a moment you'd like to recognise that isn't listed on this site - a special birthday or anniversary, a big life change, the passing of a beloved animal - let's explore how to mark that event.
Whatever the occasion, I'll take the time to understand the story and capture the essence in a ceremony.

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Serving Sussex and beyond

Centred around Lewes and Brighton, I work throughout east, west and mid Sussex. I love outdoor ceremonies, heritage venues, and family spaces.
I’ll consider travel further afield if you have a strong connection to other UK locations or European destinations.

Travel within 25 miles of Lewes is included. Additional UK travel charged at £0.45 per mile.

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What couples are saying

Working with Melanie felt like having a friend guide us through creating the wedding ceremony we'd always dreamed of but never quite knew how to articulate. She listened to our stories and somehow captured everything we wanted to say to each other and our families. Our guests are still talking about how personal and beautiful the ceremony was.

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What this means to families

When the time comes, knowing there's someone who will take the time to truly understand who our loved one was, rather than delivering a generic service, brings such comfort. It's about celebrating a life properly lived, with all its unique joys and sorrows.

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Grieving Family

Words that make a difference

Melanie helped me find the perfect words for my father's eulogy when I felt completely overwhelmed by grief and the responsibility of doing him justice. She listened to all my scattered memories and somehow wove them into something beautiful that felt like it came from my heart, even though I could never have written it myself.

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