Celebrate in Norfolk

13/04/2026

Starting your ceremony journey?

Our latest video guide is now live on YouTube ⬇️

If you are newly engaged the first step of your ceremony journey is to choose the ceremony type you want - this quick video will guide you through the proces...

08/04/2026

What a hoot! 🦉

Sarah, one of our celebrant registrars, got up close & personal with a very special guest at one of our weddings last week at The Reading Rooms in Alby.

The couple were both huge animal lovers & even had each guest table named after their pets, both past & present.

We love to welcome pets & animals of all kinds to our ceremonies - just be sure to let us know to expect a furry friend & check that your approved venue is happy with it too!

18/03/2026

VENUE HIGHLIGHT: Margaretta House 🖤

You would be forgiven for thinking you had been transported to another country when visiting this exquisite venue. A contemporary, Mediterranean feel is combined with 43 acres of spectacular grounds which feature a pool, woodland, wetland, a walled garden & more. There is even an organic vegetable plot for guest use! With plenty of sumptuous bedrooms, this could be your ideal ceremony location in Norfolk 🖤

04/03/2026

It’s that time again! This week we are introducing a very bubbly member of the celebrant registrar team, Keely. Find out more about her below…

🔸How long have you been working in Norfolk as a celebrant registrar?🔸

4 years

🔸What is your most memorable ceremony?🔸

A groom was so nervous he was struggling with the legal words, so we took them one word at a time, and he was fine. But then I started asking him to repeat the same words, so I almost married him to himself! The room erupted in laughter and everyone was a lot more relaxed after that.

🔸What is your favourite part of the job?🔸

The joy. A wedding ceremony is such an occasion of happiness and hope and the looks between the couple as they are going through the legal process are so special. Even the nerves show how much they care. It is an honour to be there and say the words that form the beginnings of their married life together.

🔸What other job or hobbies do you have?🔸

I work as a registrar of births, deaths and notices which sometimes gives me the opportunity to see the entire journey of a couple from giving notice to the actual day.

🔸What is your top tip for couples who have a ceremony booked?🔸

Have a really good conversation with each other about what you would each like on the day. Grooms almost always surprise brides at the notice appointment when they know far more than expected, so they are listening! The couples who have planned it together seem to have a relaxed feel about them on the day. Although always expect some nerves! As I mentioned before, it shows you care and makes the day even more special.

27/02/2026

If you are feeling overwhelmed with the task of booking & organising your wedding, we have the remedy…

Starting next month, we are going to be releasing informative, factual videos on our YouTube channel. These will act as an online guide through your ceremony journey.

Here, Libby explains a little more about it;

This video gives an introduction to our upcoming ceremony journey guide which will be available on YouTube through a series of short videos.

14/02/2026

VENUE HIGHLIGHT: Titchwell Manor 🖤

This Valentine’s Day we are putting one of our North Norfolk venues in the spotlight. If you are thinking of getting married on the most romantic day of the year - Titchwell Manor could be your perfect match. Its cosy open fires and views over the coastline are ideal for ceremonies in either the depths of winter, or the height of summer. In addition it offers exceptional food, beautiful accommodation & friendly staff.

Book your celebrant registrars for this venue online via the link in our bio 🖤

08/02/2026

FAQ 💬 Can we throw confetti at Norwich Castle? 💬

We are often asked by couples if it is possible to capture that all important confetti shot after ceremonies at Norwich Castle - and the answer is YES! We love to see these shots and simply ask guests to please follow three rules:

1) Ensure the confetti is thrown on the bridge to the castle and not outside the main entranceway
2) Your confetti must be biodegradable
3) Be mindful of other guests who are visiting the museum

Be sure to tag us in your confetti shots!

Thank you Matt Dartford Photography for this fantastic photo 🤍

03/02/2026

Something ✨NEW✨ is coming… can you guess what it is?

20/01/2026

Meet Helen, one of our most knowledgable celebrant registrars who is passionate about her role. Read on to find out more about her…

🔸How long have you been working in Norfolk as a celebrant registrar?🔸

13 years

🔸What is your most memorable ceremony?🔸

It’s so hard to say as there have been so many over the last 13 years, but one of my most memorable was being able to conduct my own sister’s wedding. I can honestly say that as she walked down the aisle I was in tears, as was my mum, as it was such a moving and special wedding to me and to us as a family.

🔸What is your favourite part of the job?🔸

Being able to give people the day that they want. We’re there to make sure the legal part is done in the correct way but also in a way that they expected.

🔸What other job or hobbies do you have?🔸

I also have a part time role in the registration office where I work on birth, death and notice appointments. Outside of work I sing with the Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir and also Norwich Philharmonic Chorus - both of which I have done for 20+ years. Music is my therapy - when I go there everything else falls away. You can’t think about anything else when you are singing as you have to concentrate fully on what you’re doing.

🔸What is your top tip for couples who have a ceremony booked?🔸

Think very carefully about what you want to have, and then make sure you tell us what you would like so we can go all out to accommodate your requests.

02/01/2026

A very happy new year to you all - 2026 has arrived!

🎉 If this is the year of your ceremony; the wait is finally over

🎉 If you have just got engaged over the festive period; the planning has just begun

Whichever stage you are at we are here to help, and if you would like to meet some of our celebrant registrars we will be attending a number of wedding shows in the coming weeks;

Sunday 11th January
📍 King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
🕚 11am - 3pm
⭐️ More details: https://mjr-events.co.uk/kings-lynn-wedding-festival-2026/

Sunday 18th January
📍 Caley Hall Hotel
🕚 11am - 2pm
⭐️ More details: https://caleyhallhotel.co.uk/events/

Sunday 25th January
📍 Hockwold Hall
🕚 11am - 3pm
⭐️ More details: https://weddingfayre.hockwoldhallnorfolk.com

Saturday 31st January
📍 Titchwell Manor Hotel
🕐 1pm - 4pm
⭐️ More details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wedding-showcase-open-day-tickets-1975993831743

Sunday 1st March
📍 Royal Assembly Rooms
🕚 11am - 3pm
⭐️ More details: https://royalassemblyrooms.co.uk/events/spring-wedding-fair/

We hope you see you there!

19/12/2025

📣 JOIN OUR TEAM 📣

We are now recruiting for the celebrant registrar role ~ if you are friendly, outgoing and have meticulous attention to detail, this job could be perfect for you!

We are particularly looking for people who live in the Dereham, North Walsham & Thetford areas of Norfolk.

Applications close on 4th January 2026 - apply below;

https://careers.norfolk.gov.uk/ /sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/9439

(Thank you to A J Feather Photography for this wonderful image of our celebrant registrar delivering a ceremony)

08/12/2025

Meet Polly, a musically minded celebrant registrar who always brings a huge smile & plenty of enthusiasm to every ceremony. Let’s get to know her better…

🔸How long have you been working in Norfolk as a celebrant registrar?🔸

3.5 years

🔸What is your most memorable ceremony?🔸

I’ll never forgot one very special ceremony that was held outdoors, under the bough of an old oak tree, with just the couple and witnesses. The couple danced down the grass ‘aisle’ together, to a piece of music written specially by the groom; and as they arrived at the front, the sun came out! The couple also shared some personal vows with each other; one of which was a self-penned poem. It was a very moving and beautiful moment.

🔸What is your favourite part of the job?🔸

I love that no two ceremonies are the same - even at the same venue - it’s the couple and their guests that bring the vibe. Sometimes the unexpected can happen (such as rings flying onto the ground, or owls flying the wrong way!), which adds to the excitement. Conducting ceremonies also means that I get to meet people that I might not otherwise have met, from all walks of life.

🔸What other job or hobbies do you have?🔸

I’m a professionally qualified musician and tutor of piano, clarinet and saxophone. As you can imagine, this keeps me very busy, whether I’m teaching or in rehearsals! I recently performed a new work by a local composer, with a group at the Norwich Puppet Theatre, which was lots of fun. I also enjoy playing social badminton and even took part in a fun tournament recently.

🔸What is your top tip for couples who have a ceremony booked?🔸

Take a deep breath, relax and aim to be as present in the moment as you can. I’d also recommend reading through the legal words in the script beforehand - really absorb the true meaning of those words - as it’s speaking those two special sets of words that will make you “partners for life”.