Katie Flanagan Wedding Celebrant

Ribble Valley, Yorkshire & Lake District

The Celebrant Led Wedding Blog

Katie Flanagan, Ribble Valley, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales Independent Wedding Celebrant, standing in her Yorkshire Dales kitchen, she’s wearing a black dress with large white polka dots, there’s a bouquet of red roses on the counter.

The Wedding Celebrant for the Rebels, the Rule Breakers, and the Romantics

Hello, I’m Katie Flanagan. I’m not your average celebrant. I am a unicorn in this industry because I know weddings from the inside out.

Whether you’re dreaming of a rustic barn in the Yorkshire Dales, a wild outdoor ceremony in the Lake District, or a chic Manor House in the Ribble Valley, I’ve got you!

The Storyteller with a Wedding Manager’s Brain

I get it, wedding planning is exciting and terrifying in equal measures. You’re planning your first (and hopefully last!) wedding and investing a lot of heart (and a shed load of money) into it. You’ve never done this before, but as a former Wedding Venue Manager leading the team at a fast-paced country estate, this is definitely not my first rodeo!

I don’t just read words from a template; I handle the flow, the feeling, and the logistics. I tell your love story and ensure your guests enjoy a fully immersive, emotional experience, whilst making sure you two have the “main character energy”.

Your celebrant led ceremony sets the energy and tone for the rest of your day.

Ready to ditch the "standard" script? If you want a ceremony that actually feels like you (and a pro who makes sure the day runs like clockwork), let’s chat. No fluff, no clichés, no strangers, and definitely no school assembly vibes! Just your story, told your way.

The Celebrant Led Blog | Industry Secrets

When I’m not delivering dream ceremonies, I’m a Freelance Wedding Writer and Industry Expert sharing the "no-filter" truth and trends about the industry.

Whether you’re planning a celebrant-led wedding, a religious service, or a registrar ceremony, my blog is your go-to guide for:

  • Expert Ceremony Advice: Pro vow-writing tips, ceremony music inspiration, readings.

  • The Best Northern Suppliers: My curated "black book" of the finest wedding pros you’ll ever need.

  • The Seal of Approval: I feature "Celebrant Led Approved" wedding venues, the gold standard for venues that allow you to do things your way.

Venues, want to become "Celebrant Led Approved"? I’m on a mission to showcase the finest venues that champion ceremony freedom. If you’re a venue that believes couples should do things their way, I’d love to feature you in my curated blog.

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    The biggest THANK YOU!!

    We were lucky enough to have Katie marry us two weeks ago, and from the very beginning she was absolutely amazing. She took the time to really get to know us, even coming to our home, and created a ceremony that was so personal and meaningful. She beautifully included our daughter, told our love story in such a special way, and made sure every single detail was perfect.

    The ceremony was more incredible than we could have ever imagined – heartfelt, relaxed, and completely us. We honestly couldn’t have wished for anything better. Choosing a celebrant-led ceremony was the best decision we made, and we’re so grateful to Katie for giving us memories we’ll treasure forever. Thank you!

    The Barstows 💕

    -Mr & Mrs Barstow Sept 2025

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    I highly recommend having Katie as the celebrant for your wedding! She was so bubbly and made the whole thing so much more unique and personal to the bride and groom, she got to know their love story and it really did show! Katie was so friendly and you could clearly see how amazing she as a celebrant! I hope to be able to see you do it again in the future! 🤍 — Paige September 2025

    Forever Captured by Paige

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    Katie was nothing short of perfect. From the very beginning she took the time to truly get to know us, not just our story but who we are as people, and somehow turned that into the most beautiful, heartfelt ceremony we could ever have imagined. She told our love story in a way that was magical, personal, and so us that it felt like she had known us our whole lives. Every single guest told us how special and unique it was, and many were moved to tears. Katie’s warmth, kindness and talent made the heart of our wedding day unforgettable. We will treasure those words forever. I could not recommend her more highly. She does not just create ceremonies, she creates memories you will hold in your heart for a lifetime.

    —Jemma & Danny August 2025

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    Katie was absolutely wonderful she not only wrote us a beautiful and special ceremony but she helped us make sure the day ran smoothly, supported our planning, helped keep us calm and content and made us feel so at ease. Everyone complimented our ceremony and we completely know why. It was perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Katie to anyone looking for a personalised ceremony.

    —Yasmine & Jake November 2025

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    Fabulous!
    Katie recently married my friends - and wow what a wonderful job she did. It was a pleasure to watch and be a part of! How she told the story of the newly weds was just lovely. So personal and such a nice feel to the whole ceremony. Highly recommend!

    — Rebecca Rennolds September 2025

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