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Ceremonies by Jo — Wedding & Family Celebrant Across the North West of England

Planning a ceremony in the North West? I create warm, personal and joy-filled weddings, vow renewals, naming days and celebration-of-life ceremonies across Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. Every script is handcrafted, every story is celebrated, and every moment feels unmistakably you.

Whether you’re saying “I do” in a city warehouse, by a Lakeland tarn, in a chic hotel, or in your own back garden, I’ll guide you from first ideas to the last cheer—blending modern style with heartfelt storytelling.

What I Offer

• Bespoke ceremonies (no templates, ever)
  
  

• Unlimited drafting and edits
  
  

• Venue liaison and choreography
  
  

• Symbolic elements (handfasting, unity rituals, family acknowledgements)
  
  

• Professional delivery with warmth, clarity and calm
  
  

• Travel across the North West included (fair mileage beyond)
  
  

• Areas I Cover in the North West

I regularly work in venues and private locations throughout the region. Below is an extensive (and ever-growing) list of places I serve.

Cheshire (including Halton & Warrington)

Towns & areas: Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Macclesfield, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes, Northwich, Winsford, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Nantwich, Alsager, Sandbach, Congleton, Poynton, Frodsham, Helsby, Neston, Lymm, Stockton Heath, Culcheth, Appleton, Grappenhall, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Bollington, Middlewich, Tarporley, Malpas, Audlem, Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, Disley, High Legh.

Cumbria (The Lake District & beyond)

Towns & areas: Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven, Ulverston, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Cockermouth, Maryport, Millom, Egremont, Cleator Moor, Wigton, Silloth, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen, Grange-over-Sands, Sedbergh, Staveley, Hawkshead, Coniston, Glenridding, Pooley Bridge.

Greater Manchester

Cities, boroughs & towns: Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside (Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Hyde, Denton), Trafford (Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Urmston, Partington), Wigan (Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, Hindley), plus Walkden, Swinton, Eccles, Monton, Irlam, Cadishead, Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Heywood, Middleton, Chadderton, Shaw, Royton, Saddleworth villages, Marple, Romiley, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Heaton Chapel/Moor/Mersey, Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Fallowfield.

Lancashire

Cities, towns & coastal spots: Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Leyland, Accrington, Clitheroe, Colne, Nelson, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Lytham St Annes, Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys, Morecambe, Heysham, Garstang, Longridge, Kirkham, Poulton-le-Fylde, Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Darwen, Padiham, Rishton, Great Harwood, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge, Brierfield, Barnoldswick.

Merseyside

Cities, boroughs & towns: Liverpool (and all city districts), Wirral (Birkenhead, Wallasey, Heswall, West Kirby, Hoylake, Bebington, Bromborough), Sefton (Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Waterloo, Formby), St Helens (St Helens, Rainhill, Eccleston), Knowsley (Huyton, Prescot, Kirkby, Halewood), Maghull, Aintree, Newton-le-Willows.

If you don’t see your village or suburb listed, please ask—if it’s in the North West, the answer is almost certainly yes.

Popular Ceremony Settings in the North West

• Industrial-chic city venues: Manchester, Liverpool, Preston
  
  

• Country houses & barns: Cheshire & Lancashire countryside
  
  

• Lakeside & fell-view elopements: The Lake District (Cumbria)
  
  

• Coastal celebrations: Lytham St Annes, Formby, Wirral, Morecambe Bay
  
  

• At-home garden ceremonies: Anywhere you love
  
  

Why Choose Ceremonies by Jo?

• Your story first: I spend time getting to know you, then write a ceremony that sounds like you—not like everyone else.
  
  

• Relaxed and organised: I handle the flow, cues and timing so you can be present in the moment.
  
  

• Inclusive & modern: Warm, contemporary ceremonies for couples and families of all backgrounds and beliefs.
  
  

• Trusted locally: Recommended by venues and suppliers across the region.
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you travel across the whole North West?
Yes. I cover Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside—and happily pop over borders when needed.

Can we include personal touches and family members?
Absolutely. Readings, music, handfasting, unity rituals, pet ring-bearers—let’s make it yours.

Is it legal?
A celebrant-led ceremony is distinct from the legal registration. Most couples complete the simple statutory paperwork at a register office, then enjoy their personalised celebration with me anywhere they choose.

What does it cost?
Fees vary with date, location and complexity. You’ll receive a clear, all-inclusive quote after our initial chat.

Let’s Start Your Ceremony

Ready to talk dates and ideas? I’d love to hear your story and help you plan a ceremony that feels effortless and unforgettable—wherever you are in the North West.

Enquire today:

• Phone/WhatsApp: 07989602605
  
  

• Email: info@ceremoniesbyjo.co.uk
  
  

• Instagram: @ceremoniesbyjo

• Contact Form: Click Here
  
  

Ceremonies by Jo — modern, heartfelt ceremonies across the North West of England.