The Sunshine Celebrant
A Joyful, Inclusive Wedding Celebrant
Creating new traditions with modern, meaningful celebrations of love
The Sunshine Celebrant
A Joyful, Inclusive Wedding Celebrant
Creating new traditions with modern, meaningful celebrations of love
A Fun Alternative to Traditional Wedding Ceremonies
Hot take: Your ceremony should be a genuine highlight of your wedding day and not just something to get through before it’s time to pop the prosecco corks.
Hi, I’m Ashleigh (aka The Sunshine Celebrant). The ceremonies I create for my couples are filled with laughter, personality, and heartfelt moments that just might cause your guests to shed a happy tear or two.
My wedding celebrant service includes:
A vibe check to make sure we’re a good fit
An initial meeting where I get to know all about you and your relationship
A bespoke ceremony script
Personalised vows (or tips for writing them yourself)
A one-month-to-go call to run through the script & logistics
A beautiful, big-hearted ceremony led by yours truly
A wedding celebrant who understands your story is the key to creating a celebration of love that truly feels like you.
Is a Wedding Celebrant the Right Choice For You?
Many couples feel stuck between choosing either a rigid religious service or a stuffy civil ceremony. But why should anyone feel like they have to play a role or tone themselves down on one of the most meaningful days of their lives?
As an independent wedding celebrant, I offer what I like to call “a fun third option”. I encourage couples to be fully themselves, creating ceremonies that reflect their personalities, values, and sense of humour.
Choosing a wedding celebrant might be the best option if you want…
✔ An unapologetically individual wedding that truly feels like you
✔ To ditch outdated traditions and replace them with ones that feel important to you
✔ Inclusivity, equality, and fun to shine through in your ceremony
✔ A ceremony that’s modern, meaningful, and a proper celebration of love
Does this sound like your idea of a perfect wedding ceremony? Book a call with me and let’s chat about how we can create a celebration to kick off your marriage in style.
Meet Ashleigh
The Sunshine Celebrant is me – Ashleigh Hitter (she/her). I’m a queer, independent wedding celebrant based in Norwich, UK. I’m on a mission to help couples celebrate their unique love in equally unique ceremonies.
I’m fully trained with the industry-leading Academy of Modern Celebrancy (AMC), and I specialise in creating personality-packed ceremonies that will stand out in yours and your guests’ minds for years to come.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me ticking off my travel bucket list, searching for the best brunch spots in Norfolk, and unleashing my inner diva in my community choir.
Vow Renewal, Emcee Services, Naming & Renaming Ceremonies
This sunny celebrant doesn’t only do weddings! I also take bookings for:
✔ Vow renewal – take a second trip down the aisle with a bespoke ceremony that expresses the enduring strength and beauty of your love
✔ Emcee services – hire me to be your wedding bestie who’ll ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the day (think tracking down your gran when it’s time to take pictures)
✔ Naming ceremonies – introduce the newest member of your family to everyone you love with a unique, personalised service
✔ Renaming ceremonies – step into your next chapter with an empowering, affirming celebration of everything that makes you magnificent
What Is a Wedding Celebrant?
If you’ve got this far down the page and are still wondering, “What the heck is a wedding celebrant?”, head over to my FAQs, where I give you the low-down on the most common queries about wedding celebrants.
What’s the Process of Working With Me?
If you’d like to schedule a get-to-know-each-other chat or ask questions about how the process works, pop me a message or book a slot in my diary.
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I like to start with a vibe check to make sure we click.
In this call, you can share any initial ideas, and I’ll give you more info about how the process works.
If you think we’re a good fit, let’s get you booked in!
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We’ll meet for a wine or a brew 12 months before your wedding so I can get to know you better.
This can be in person in a place where you feel comfortable or over Zoom if that’s easier — whatever suits you best!
We’ll chat about your relationship, values, and what your dream wedding looks like.
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At the six-month mark, I’ll send you a questionnaire, and once I have your answers, I’ll write your ceremony script.
The script will be unique to your wedding and tailored to suit your style.
This is a collaborative process, and you’re free to make tweaks along the way.
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I’ll be there nice and early to coordinate with your venue.
I’ll also check in with photographers and any musicians and/or readers who will be part of your ceremony.
Then, before you know it, it’ll be time for your ceremony to take place ❤️
Testimonials From Some of My Wonderful Couples
Let’s Chat!
It’s extremely important that you feel comfortable with the person standing up there with you during your wedding ceremony, so I recommend scheduling a call for us to get to know each other.
Let's meet for a virtual coffee over Zoom and see if we click, or we can meet IRL if you’re local to Norwich.
Fill out the form, DM me on Instagram, send me an email, or schedule a call directly, and let's get something in the diary.
The Sunshine Celebrant Blog
Make yourself a cuppa, get comfy, and delve into my latest blogs and updates. Here, I share unique ideas for one-of-a-kind weddings, my top tips for ceremonies that your pals won’t be able to stop talking about, and glimpses into the celebrations I’ve been lucky enough to be part of.
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Photographers featured on this page: Jessica Ren Photography | VIMA Photography | Vicky Plum | Emma Cullen Photography | Kerrie, Beautiful Creations Photography | Memoirs By Kayleigh