Olive & Ember Ceremonies by Jilly
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Welcome
Welcome
Hello, I'm Jilly, a qualified Independent Celebrant based in the South West of England.
I believe every love story deserves to be celebrated in a way that is as unique as the people at its heart.
That's why every ceremony I create is written exclusively for you, with creativity, passion, and genuine care.
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Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
I specialise in creating bespoke wedding ceremonies that truly reflect your unique love story. My personalised approach ensures your special day is memorable and meaningful, filled with genuine emotion and tailored to your vision.
Creating a ceremony that captures your personalities and your journey together.
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Welcome
So, whether you're dreaming of something romantic, fun and laughter-filled, beautifully traditional, or completely out of the ordinary, together we'll create a ceremony that reflects you perfectly.
Because your love story is one of a kind.
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Weddings
There is no greater privilege than creating a ceremony that truly reflects a couple's love story, then standing beside them on their wedding day and watching everything we have created together come to life. It is an honour to share such a meaningful moment and witness the beginning of their next chapter.
Your journey together is one of a kind, filled with memories, joy and love, and your ceremony should reflect that too.
So, let's weave your story into something truly special. A celebration, crafted with care, attention to detail and a little touch of magic.
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Vow Renewal
A Vow Renewal Ceremony is a beautiful way to celebrate your journey together and reaffirm the promises you made — or even make new ones that reflect the life you’ve built since.
Whether you’re marking a milestone anniversary, overcoming something together, or simply want to say 'I’d choose you all over again', your ceremony can be as intimate or as grand as you wish.
Wherever and however you choose to celebrate, your vow renewal will be a heartfelt reflection of your story and the life you’ve created together.
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Your Vows
Everyone has different ideas about how they would like their wedding day to be. If you would like something a little different ask me about 'Secret Vows' and 'Secret Witnesses'
A romantic and fun way to celebrate your Wedding day
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Naming and Renaming Ceremony
Celebrating Love, Life and Identity
Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, blending families, or embracing your true identity, I can create your ceremony.
From ceremonies for babies, children, and adults—including LGBTQIA and renaming ceremonies that honour your journeys and values — I’m here to help.
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Funerals
Saying goodbye to a loved one is a deeply personal and meaningful moment.
As your celebrant, I will be there to support and guide you from our very first meeting through to the conclusion of the service.
Together, we will create a ceremony that is a true reflection of your loved one — personal, heartfelt, and individually written to honour their life in a meaningful way.
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Ceremony Certificate
A beautifully personalised Ceremony Certificate, designed to complement your ceremony theme and colour palette. For weddings, vow renewal, naming ceremonies.
Following your ceremony, you can sign it together, along with two witnesses if you wish, creating a wonderful keepsake to treasure for years to come.
While this certificate is ceremonial and not a legal marriage document, it serves as a meaningful reminder of the promises you have made to one another on your special day.
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Keepsake Script
A beautifully presented keepsake copy of your personalised ceremony script, yours to treasure forever. Once the excitement has settled and the nerves have faded, you can relive every heartfelt word, every promise, and every special moment from your ceremony, preserving the memories of your day for years to come.
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About me
My journey to becoming a Qualified NOCN Accredited Independent Celebrant began after many years working as an Emergency Nurse. It was a career that allowed me to support people and their families through some of life's most challenging, emotional, and life-changing moments.
Becoming a celebrant felt like the most natural next chapter. It has allowed me to continue caring for people, but in a different way, creating heartfelt, meaningful, and unforgettable ceremonies that celebrate love, life, and every milestone in between.
I've always had a creative spirit and usually have a design or craft project on the go. I love finding inspiration in the little things, whether that's creating something beautiful, exploring new ideas, or adding thoughtful details that make every ceremony truly personal.
Outside of work, you'll often find me surrounded by all things olive green, enjoying a spot of shopping, or planning my next escape to somewhere with sunshine, sandy beaches, and sparkling blue seas. And as you can see, I love a Silent Disco !!
I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine, and I bring that warmth, positivity, and sense of fun into every ceremony I create.
I can't wait to hear your story, get to know you, and create a ceremony that's as unique and unforgettable as you are.
Jilly 🌿
Reviews
Darren & Philip, Dorset
" From the moment we spoke to Jilly, we felt confident that she would be an amazing celebrant to lead our wedding celebration ceremony. She met us virtually, and in person during the months before our wedding. She was extremely helpful in suggesting ideas, but not at all pushy. She got to know us and she led a really lovely ceremony that we and our guests loved. She was flexible, reliable and extremely professional. Her past experience has enabled her to be an amazing Celebrant. We’re so grateful to her for making our special day one to remember forever for all the right reasons!
Lisa and Ben Saltash
"We cannot thank Jilly enough. She made our day super special. So many little personal touches and ideas to make our ceremony unique. We cried and we laughed!! Our guests are still talking about it !!
Cannot recommend her highly enough"
Mollie & Liam
" Such a wonderful celebrant, supportive, kind and so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for Jilly. I don't know what we would have done without her, especially on stressful days!!"
Tilly and Luke, London
"Thankyou so much again for everything you have done for us over the past few months for the wedding and on the day itself.
We honestly could not have asked for a better celebrant!!"
Kirstie F Plymouth
“I can thoroughly champion this lovely ladies service. I know Jilly in a nursing capacity … so I know that she’s kind , warm, diligent and has an attention to detail . But using those empathetic skills at my father’s funeral to bring us all together and support us …. Was priceless . It’s not an easy task getting the balance right but you really did . Thank you Jilly from my whole family… including my darling pops. Because he would have been so pleased with how personal the service was.
Rhian R Plymouth
"Thankyou so much for your superb support and organisation. You are a fabulous celebrant."
Sue H, Plymouth
" I honestly cannot thank Jilly enough for all her help and support. It meant so much to my family and I.
A lovely personal service with beautiful hand picked readings. Thankyou so much."
Denise, Derek & Amanda, Plymouth
"Jilly was our celebrant for our family funeral. We have no hesitation in recommending Jill. Her aim was always to help us to give our family the service we desperately wanted to give our loved one. Jilly spent time with us listening to anecdotes and history of the person. Jilly was kind, caring and showed great compassion and empathy. She was the ultimate professional and produced and directed the service we wanted for our son. We cannot thank her enough. Thankyou Jilly, you are a very special person.
