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Independent Celebrant in West Sussex & Hampshire
Bespoke Ceremonies Across the South Coast
Hello and welcome! I’m Jodie, an independent celebrant based in Chichester, West Sussex. I create personal, meaningful, and inclusive ceremonies across West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, and Surrey.
Whether you are planning a wedding, vow renewal, naming ceremony, funeral, or celebration of life, I will work closely with you to create something truly original. It can be warm, bespoke, full of heart, and sprinkled with just the right touch of sparkle and humour if that's what you want.
Say goodbye to off-the-shelf templates and clichés! Every script is written entirely from scratch to reflect your values, beliefs, and personal journey.
Why work with me?
Zero Rules, Complete Freedom: Traditional, spiritual, humanist, non-religious, or a unique blend - your ceremony is created on your terms.
Any Location: From woodlands, beaches, and private gardens to village halls, boutique hotels, and stately homes.
Professional and Compassionate: A calm, organised approach balanced with warmth, authenticity, and light-hearted joy when it matters most.
Ceremony Services
Wedding Celebrant Services
Crafting joy-filled, personal wedding ceremonies that celebrate your unique love story, wherever and however you choose to say "I do."
Funerals & Celebration of Life Ceremonies
Providing compassionate, respectful, and deeply personalised funerals and memorials that truly honour and celebrate the life of your loved one.
Naming Ceremonies
Welcoming your child or new family member into the world with a heartfelt, fun, and memorable naming ceremony surrounded by those who matter most.
Vow Renewal
Reaffirming your commitment and celebrating your milestone journey together with a tailored ceremony that reflects how far you’ve come.
Hi, I'm Jodie,
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
Well hello there!
I’m Jodie, your independent celebrant based right here in Chichester, West Sussex.
I specialise in bringing honest, heartfelt words and an uplifting atmosphere to life’s most important milestones.
My goal is to make the planning process relaxed and enjoyable, delivering a ceremony that feels completely, authentically YOU.
Let’s make magic happen together!
What My Clients Say
Rachel and Michelle Leary
Jodie made our wedding ceremony truly magical. Her attention to detail and personal touch made the day unforgettable for us and our guests.
Amelia and Charlie Sagger
We had a beautiful naming ceremony for our child thanks to Jodie. The ceremony was heartfelt and meaningful, exactly what we envisioned for our special day.
Darren Yeates
I can't begin to explain how amazing Jodie was. She helped me celebrate the life of my soul mate and together I think we nailed it. She took the time to really understand who she was, how our relationship from the start to the end worked out and helped me through some really tough times. She even surprised me with a wonderful dragon fly brooch on the day. Magical. Thank you so much Jodie. It's now time to fly....
