Wedding Celebrant Serving Warwick & the Warwickshire Countrysides
Warwick Ceremonies
where your 85 guests feel genuinely
part of your story
If you're getting married in or around Warwick…
…and you're looking for a ceremony that feels authentic rather than performative, meaningful rather than generic, you've come to the right place.
I'm Sinéad, and I work with couples who want their ceremony to be the emotional centrepiece of their day, not just the bit you get through before the bar opens. The kind of ceremony where your guests feel genuinely moved because they were actually part of it.
I specialise in communal ceremonies; ones where everyone in the room matters, not just the two people at the front. If you've been to enough weddings to know what you don't want (the predictable script, the zoned-out guests, the ceremony that could apply to any couple), then we're probably going to get on.
Why I love working in Warwick
There's something special about getting married in Warwick. Maybe it's the history. You're surrounded by centuries of stories. Maybe it's the landscape; that perfect balance of town convenience and countryside beauty. Or maybe it's just that couples who choose Warwick tend to be thoughtful, intentional people who care about substance over show.
I'm based within easy reach of Warwick, which means I can serve couples across this beautiful part of Warwickshire. From intimate barn weddings five minutes outside town to grand celebrations in historic venues, from countryside estates to riverside settings, if you're within about 30-45 minutes of Warwick, I'd love to hear from you.
The venues around here understand what matters. They give you space to create something authentic rather than forcing you into a template. And that's exactly the kind of place where communal ceremonies come alive.
Warwick Venues where Communal Ceremonies Thrive
I'm drawn to venues that value authenticity over perfection, connection over performance.
Here are some Warwick-area venues where I'd genuinely love to create ceremonies with you:
Park Farm at Shuckburgh Estate
For couples who want privacy, character, and total creative freedom. Park Farm offers three-day exclusive hire, which means this isn't just a venue'; it's your space to inhabit and make your own. Two original barns (the Cart Shed and the Lambing Shed), both licensed for ceremonies, plus a woodland ceremony area surrounded by ancient oaks. What draws me to Park Farm is the sense of escape. You're not just booking a venue for a day; you're creating a wedding weekend. The three-day hire means no rushing to set up or tear down, no feeling like you're on someone else's schedule. It's deeply rare to find this level of exclusivity and flexibility.
Why your ceremony would work beautifully here: Time. Space. Freedom. We can design a ceremony that takes as long as it needs to take. We can use the woodland setting for something truly immersive where guests feel held by nature. And because your community is with you for the whole weekend, the ceremony becomes part of a larger story rather than an isolated event.
The Saxon Mill
A Grade II listed former watermill on the River Avon, just outside Warwick. A working water wheel. Stone walls, exposed beams, a riverside terrace. The Saxon Mill has this incredible sense of place; you feel the history, but it's not stuffy or formal. It's warm, characterful, alive.
What excites me about the Saxon Mill is the scale. The Warwick Suite holds up to 70 guests for a ceremony; intimate enough that everyone can genuinely see and feel what's happening, but spacious enough for that sense of occasion. And because it's a pub-restaurant-turned-venue, there's this relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that puts people at ease from the moment they arrive.
Why your ceremony would work beautifully here: That riverside setting is perfect for creating moments of pause and reflection. Imagine your guests forming a circle for your ring blessing with the sound of the water wheel in the background. Picture them spilling onto the terrace afterwards, still holding that sense of "I was part of something real." The space naturally encourages presence.
Swallows Nest Barn
Just five minutes from Warwick, Swallows Nest Barn is everything a ceremony space should be. A 19th-century barn on a family-run farm, with contemporary glass walls that somehow make the traditional brickwork even more beautiful. The walled courtyard with olive trees creates this gorgeous in-between space, not quite indoors, not quite outdoors, where guests naturally gather and connect. What draws me to Swallows Nest is the intimacy. It's licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and it supports all kinds of celebrations, which tells you everything about their approach. They understand that ceremonies aren't one-size-fits-all. The venue is exclusively yours for the entire day, which means we can pace your ceremony exactly how it needs to be paced. No rushing, no feeling squeezed between other events.
Why your ceremony would work beautifully here: The family-run feel means they get it; every wedding is different, every couple has their own story. The glass walls mean your outdoor guests can still feel part of what's happening inside. And that courtyard? Perfect for a post-ceremony moment where guests can process what they just experienced while the buzz of being genuinely involved is still fresh.
Cider Mill Barn
On the border of Warwickshire and the Cotswolds, Cider Mill Barns gives you the best of both worlds; rustic charm with contemporary sophistication. Exposed brick, oak frames, vaulted ceilings, panoramic countryside views. The 16th-century Thatch Barn for ceremonies, the purpose-built Orchard Barn for your celebration. What I love about Cider Mill is the flexibility. Indoor or outdoor ceremonies. No corkage charge (which tells you they're focused on your experience, not nickel-and-diming you). Luxury accommodation on-site. They've thought about what actually matters to couples who want to do things their way.
Why your ceremony would work beautifully here: The variety of spaces means we can design your ceremony to flow naturally between moments. Start in the Thatch Barn with its original character, move guests to the walled herb garden for a ritual that involves everyone, then into the Orchard Barn where that sense of community continues into your celebration. It's a venue that adapts to your vision.
Wootton Park
A 360-acre valley of Warwickshire countryside, exclusive use, lakeside ceremonies. Wootton Park is for couples who want total flexibility and genuine privacy. One wedding per day means the venue's entire focus is on you; your timing, your vision, your ceremony. The variety of ceremony locations here is incredible. The lakeside boathouse for something intimate and magical. The barn for a sense of enclosure and warmth. The panoramic ceremony area at the top of the hill for breathtaking views. You're not limited to one spot; we can design your ceremony to move through the space in a way that keeps everyone engaged.
Why your ceremony would work beautifully here: Multiple spaces mean we can create journey and rhythm. Guests gathering by the lake, processing together to the barn for the heart of the ceremony, spilling back outside for celebration. That movement keeps people present and involved. And with 360 acres, your guests feel like they're part of something expansive and special.
What Makes these Ceremonies Different
Here's what happens when we work together.
Before we even start writing: I want to understand who's in your room. Not just names and numbers; who are these people to you? What's the dynamic? Because I'm designing a ceremony for your actual community, not a generic guest list.
When we design your ceremony: We're thinking about flow, energy, and involvement from the start. Where do your guests' voices fit? How do we create moments where they're active participants rather than passive observers? What rituals will make your 85-year-old gran and your atheist mate both feel genuinely moved?
On your wedding day: Your ceremony becomes the emotional centrepiece everyone remembers. Not because it was perfect or flawless, but because it was real. Because everyone in that barn or by that lake felt like they mattered. Because your story was told in a way that honoured both your relationship and your community.
What your guests say afterwards: "I've never been to a ceremony like that." "I actually felt part of it." "That wasn't boring at all; I was completely absorbed." "When we all blessed the rings together, I got goosebumps."
What Changes When Everyone Matters
Most couples worry their ceremony will be boring. That guests will zone out, check their phones, wait for the bar to open. When we create a communal ceremony, something shifts. Your guests arrive expecting to be spectators. They leave having been participants; having contributed their voices, their presence, their blessing to your marriage. You stop being two people performing for an audience. You become a couple being witnessed, supported, and celebrated by the people who know you best. Your ceremony stops being the thing you have to get through before the "real" party starts. It becomes the moment everyone talks about for years.
This is for you if…
You've been to enough weddings to know what you don't want
You value authenticity over perfection
You want your guests to feel something, not just witness something
You're getting married in the Warwick area (or within 30-45 minutes)
You're looking for a ceremony that reflects who you actually are, not who wedding magazines think you should be
You're willing to invest in the ceremony being done right (my packages start at £1,200)
You want a celebrant who'll listen, collaborate, and create something genuinely yours
How we’d work together
The Ceremony Package (from £1,200) includes everything: ceremony design, full script writing, all planning meetings, delivery on the day, and coordination with your venue and other suppliers. You get my complete focus and expertise from booking through to the moment you walk back down the aisle as a married couple.
The Script Package (£595) is for couples who've already booked a friend or family member to deliver their ceremony but want professional help designing and writing it. You get the script plus coaching so your chosen celebrant feels confident and prepared.
Timeline: Most of my couples book 12-18 months out. Not because you need that much time to plan, but because you want to build a relationship with me rather than rush the process. You understand that co-creating a meaningful ceremony isn't something you throw together six weeks before your wedding.
Let's Talk About Your Ceremony
If you're getting married in or around Warwick and this resonates with what you're looking for, I'd love to hear from you. We'll start with a call where I ask you questions about yourselves, your relationship, your guests, and what you want your ceremony to feel like.
You can ask me anything; about my approach, about guest involvement, about whether I think we're the right fit. By the end of that conversation, you'll know whether this is what you've been looking for. And if it is? We'll start co-creating something your guests will still talk about in five years.
What you’ll get from our call
Clarity on what's possible for your ceremony and how communal elements could work for your specific situation.
Examples of how guest involvement actually works in practice, so you can picture it at your venue.
Honest guidance on whether your person will feel comfortable with this and what support they'll need.
No pressure, no obligation. Just a genuine conversation about what you're imagining for your day.
I work with couples across Warwickshire and the West Midlands, with a particular focus on the Warwick area. If you're getting married somewhere nearby and wondering if I cover your venue, just ask.