Civil Celebrant in Brighton, creating ceremonies for people who know who they are

 Civil Celebrant, Brighton 

I listen attentively, care deeply and cheer you on like no one else

Congratulations on Your Special Day!

I’m Jess May, a fully accredited and experienced Civil Celebrant based in Brighton. Since 2013, I have been happily crafting relaxed, informal, fun, and deeply meaningful ceremonies for gorgeous couples and thruples just like you.

With over a decade of experience as a Civil Celebrant I’m here to ensure that your ceremony is joyous and magical. As a Queer Affirming Celebrant I will cheer on human beings of every gender and sexuality down the aisle with pride.

I’m a Double Award-Winning Civil Celebrant with more than 80 five-star reviews on Google. I’m dedicated to making you and your story the stars of the ceremony. There will be no bored guests on my watch!

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Welcome to Jess May’s Special Days – Your Dedicated Civil Celebrant

You want your ceremony to shine as brightly as your love story. As your trusted Civil Celebrant, I’m here to make that happen. Together, we can create a vibrant and unforgettable wedding ceremony that dazzles and delights both you and your guests. You are in the right place!

You: Jess, Can You Help Us With Our Unique Wedding?

  • We are getting married somewhere ‘different’.
  • We want it to be sincere and happy at the same time.
  • It would be amazing to have a woodland wedding.
  • We want our guests to have a great time!
  • We’re ‘spiritual’ but not ‘religious’.
  • We need an inclusive, affirming ceremony.
  • We need to be true to ourselves and feel comfortable.

As a Civil Celebrant, can you help us create the perfect ceremony that reflects all of this?

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“We’d spoken to a few different celebrants on the phone before coming across Jess, and instantly knew that she was perfect – Jess genuinely listened to us for ages on the phone, and when we met in person, and really got to know us, she clearly cares about what she does. Very personal and human and genuine – which is exactly what we wanted from our wedding ceremony. Jess struck the right balance with everything.”

– Guy

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Over 80 FIVE STAR Google Reviews, and counting…

LGBTQIA+ ally with A DECADE of Ceremonies of all colours, shapes and sizes.

DOUBLE AWARD WINNING Celebrant / Celebrant Mentor

FULLY ACCREDITED & INSURED member of The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants

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Explore Alternative Wedding Ceremonies with a Civil Celebrant

Looking for something different from a traditional wedding? Discover more about my unique wedding services.

As an experienced Civil Celebrant, I offer everything you need to create a meaningful and personalised ceremony that perfectly celebrates your wedding day. Together, we’ll start your marriage off in the best possible way, ensuring your special day is affirming of who you are and is both memorable and true to you.

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“Sensitive, colourful and very emphatic. Jess always combines humour, love, wisdom and pure joy in her wedding celebrations. Love her! Xx.”

– HALA

“Everyone said how much they loved the ceremony! And I had a few people say how different the day was, which was exactly what I wanted, so thank you so much for being such a big part of that!”

– MARIA