Gail J Chisholm

Your wedding ceremony should feel like the two of you.

Not a template. Not a performance. And certainly not something you've heard at every wedding you've ever attended.

I'm Gail, an independent celebrant who creates personal, meaningful and engaging wedding ceremonies that reflect your story, your values and the life you're building together.

Whether you're planning a grand celebration, a relaxed gathering with family and friends, or an intimate elopement, I'll work with you to create a ceremony that feels authentic, heartfelt and completely unique to you.

I take the time to get to know you both, exploring your story, the moments that have shaped your relationship, the people who matter most and what you want your wedding ceremony to say. From there, I write a bespoke ceremony from scratch, helping with vows, readings and any symbolic elements you would like to include.

My style is warm, relaxed and professional. Guests often tell me they feel as though they've known me for years, and that the ceremony was one of the most memorable parts of the day.

Based in Lancashire and authorised to legally solemnise marriages in Scotland, I offer both celebrant-led ceremonies and legal wedding ceremonies, creating meaningful experiences that reflect the people at the heart of them.

Services include:

Bespoke wedding ceremonies Intimate weddings and elopements Scottish legal wedding ceremonies Handfasting and symbolic rituals Vow writing support Wedding rehearsals MC and wedding hosting services

If you're looking for a ceremony that feels genuinely personal, tells your story beautifully and gives your guests a moment they'll be talking about long after the day is over, I'd love to hear from you.

I’m Gail. I’m an independent celebrant based in Blackburn, working across the town and around 20 miles beyond it. I write and lead weddings, funerals, memorials, living wakes and bespoke ceremonies — and I hold ritual work for circles, community groups, death cafes, retreats and gatherings.

My ceremonies tend to be a mix of humour and emotion, because most lives are. I’m not a comedy celebrant; I’m a storyteller who is genuinely interested in who you are. I ask good questions, I listen hard, and then I give you back your own story in words you recognise.

Practically, I’m degree educated, highly organised and very easy to get hold of. You’ll get quick replies, a written copy of your ceremony to approve, and absolutely no surprises on the day. When people are at their most vulnerable, my job is to make them feel safe.

Away from ceremonies you’ll find me on a netball court, recording my podcast, or running The Unstuck Club — helping people get moving in their own lives again.

I've been a celebrant for 3 years. I am authorised to solemnise marriages in Scotland through Sacred Heart Sanctuary.

I work with couples who want a ceremony with meaning. They are looking for something personal, heartfelt and thoughtfully created around their relationship, their people and the life they're building together.

Whether it's a legal wedding in Scotland, a celebrant-led ceremony in England and Wales, a woodland gathering, a luxury venue or a simple family celebration, they're looking for a ceremony that feels genuine and memorable.

Member of ICPC. Fully Insured. I've adopted the Celebrant Accord.