Wildflower Ceremonies founder, Sacred Celebrant Ellie Brooks, has become the first ever celebrant to be shortlisted as a finalist in the annual Dorset Wedding Awards 2019.
The Dorset Wedding Awards, now in its tenth year, will take place on Saturday 2 November, and recognizes outstanding performance among wedding professionals providing services to couples getting married in Dorset.
Categories in the prestigious competition range from best in bridal wear and entertainment to venues and photography, but 2019 will be the first year a celebrant has been in the running to scoop an accolade.
Ellie, an independent celebrant certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), is the only qualified Sacred Celebrant in Dorset, and specialises in authentic handfasting wedding ceremonies rooted in ancient Celtic traditions.
She was shortlisted in the Dorset Wedding Awards for her ceremonial knowledge and for her passion in making sure couples receive personal wedding ceremonies that are meaningful to them.
Ellie said: “It is an absolute honour to be shortlisted in the Dorset Wedding Awards this year. To be the very first celebrant to have been shortlisted for the awards is humbling to say the least, but hopefully, is also indicative that there is an increasing awareness about the magnificent services being provided by hard working celebrants across the globe.”
Statistics show demand for independent celebrants, who can conduct personalized ceremonies for people of all faiths or none, is on the rise. Humanists UK reported more than 6,000 celebrant-led marriages in Scotland alone last year, while many more ceremonies performed by independent celebrants will have taken place uncaptured by official figures.
Wedding planner Sam Savage, organiser of the Dorset Wedding Awards and founder of South Coast Weddings, said: “The Dorset Wedding Awards is all about celebrating the very best suppliers the Dorset wedding industry can offer.
“We are so delighted to have our first ever celebrant in the running for an award this year, and that Ellie’s exceptional work is being recognised. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our finalists the very best of luck.”
To find out more about handfastings or a celebrant-led wedding ceremony you can call us on 07922 591684 or email hello@wildflowerceremonies.co.uk, we’d love to hear from you!
To find out more about the Dorset Wedding Awards visit www.weddingsupplierawards.co.uk.