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Amanda’s Beautiful Ceremonies

Amanda Wheal is an independent celebrant based in Leigh on Sea, Essex, who writes and leads personalised wedding ceremonies for couples.

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Amanda Wheal and Amanda’s Beautiful Ceremonies

Amanda Wheal works as an independent celebrant from Leigh on Sea in Essex, creating wedding ceremonies that are shaped around each couple. Her aim is a ceremony that tells the couple's own story in their own style, with room for emotion, humour and the moments they most value.

Her approach suits couples who want something traditional in feel, something intimate, or a blend of styles. Ceremony choices range widely and include a VIP option for luxury weddings, and there are no restrictions on content, length or location.

Personal vows, family traditions and special rituals can all be written in, and relatives and guests can take an active part in the ceremony. Religious, spiritual and non-religious ceremonies are all welcome.

Before celebrancy, Amanda had an academic career and more than thirty years of public speaking. She turned to celebrancy after a family bereavement, qualified through the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants, and chose to focus on weddings.

Her work was recognised with the UK Wedding Planner Celebrant of the Year award in 2021. She has contributed features to wedding magazines and written for Thrive Global and Marie Claire, and other wedding professionals have invited her to lead ceremonies for promotional films and photoshoots.

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Based in
Essex
Destinations served
Essex

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1 film
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What couples say

5.0 7 reviews
Verified wedding

The ceremony went better than we could have ever imagined

We were recommended Amanda by our wedding venue as a celebrant for our wedding day. From the moment we spoke on video call I could tell we were on the same wave length and felt confident that Amanda would be the perfect choice for us. Amanda checked in with us regularly on the buildup to our wedding and sent us lots of ideas and examples of readings to use. We met with Amanda for coffee before the wedding to go through the layout and finalise our script and we felt very at ease leaving our ceremony in her hands. After finalising our ceremony plan, we decided 2 days before our wedding day to change the vowels format last minute, Amanda could not have been more supportive and encouraging with the change and was happy to go with what we asked for. The ceremony went better than we could have ever imagined and was our most favourite part of our day. Our two daughters preformed readings in the ceremony and Amanda stood by their sides encouraging them and making them feel at ease. We honestly could have not asked for any better service than Amanda delivered. If you've booked Amanda to perform your ceremony, rest assured you've made the right choice. We honestly cannot thank Amanda and could not recommend her enough.

Holly AndersonAugust 2024 · Google
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Incredible

Amanda was incredible. I could not rate her more highly. She took the time to get to know us and was brilliant at communicating with us. She listened to how we wanted our ceremony and created a ceremony that was completely unique to us

Sorrel and Thomas CarmanDecember 17, 2022
Verified wedding

Extremely supportive and encouraging

“Amanda…always had time for us and went out of her way to accommodate our needs… extremely supportive and encouraging always checking in and making sure everything was on track. She captured our personalities and incorporated them into the most beautiful narrative for our ceremony. We received so many compliments on the ceremony…. and absolutely cannot thank her enough!

Anna and Andrew ReesDecember 17, 2022
Verified wedding

From start to finish Amanda was amazing

From start to finish Amanda was amazing. She really took time to get to know us as a couple. We met up beforehand for a nice chilled coke in the sun and stayed for a couple of hours. She even met the stepkids that day. The ceremony itself was perfect. Captured us so well. Also let me sister do a reading as well. Made us feel so comfortable and at ease the whole time. Amanda also gave so much guidance on other services if you need it. We had a last minute change in venue due to our original one closing. Amanda was so flexible and worked with the situation. She will also guide you step by step with all the legal bits you need to do. Thank you Amanda

Gemma HillsGoogle
Verified wedding

Personable and thorough

We met Amanda at a wedding fair and were about to walk passed her when she explained her role. Her genuine character really attracted us, 'I marry people, that's what I do' and we were sold. She's made the whole experience so easy and personable and we've made a really nice friendship throughout. I would definitely recommend A: having a celebrant rather than a registrar and B: hiring Amanda as your celebrant. She caters to absolutely anyone's style and is very thorough. She remains professional at all times but with a sense of ease.

D ŞanliGoogle
Verified wedding

Choosing Amanda as our wedding celebrant

We wanted to take a moment to summarise our experience with choosing Amanda as our wedding celebrant. We first met Amanda 2 years prior to our wedding date at a wedding show. We wasn't sure exactly what we wanted in terms of a ceremony and where to turn for the right information. Amanda gave us some great advice of all our options and kindly said we could contact her with any questions. After this first chat with Amanda we realised just how lovely she was and that she would be the right person for us to lead our ceremony. Amanda made us both feel very confident during the planning process. Regular check ins, always time to listen to my voice notes ranting all things wedding. Amanda went above and beyond, she never just focused on the ceremony but helped us with all aspects of our wedding and it was a privilege getting to know her! Amanda listened to every little detail we wanted and really did ensure that our dream day came to life. She worked amazingly with our photographer and musician as well as the team at The Boundary. Amanda even took time to meet our daughters to include them. Thank you again for being such a special part of our special day.

Codi PotterGoogle
Verified wedding

Warm, friendly and very helpful

Amanda was warm, friendly and very helpful throughout the process of planning our wedding ceremony. She took the time to understand what we wanted and was always available to answer questions and help us work through the details. On the day, she conducted the ceremony beautifully and helped create a relaxed and personal atmosphere, which we really appreciated. We had a wonderful day and are very grateful to Amanda for the part she played in it

Jarrod BasgerGoogle
Where they work

Based in Essex, serving Essex

Leigh on Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

  • Their base
  • Venues nearby
What they do

Services and fees

Ceremony styles

  • Personalised luxury wedding ceremonies
  • Semi-traditional and intimate ceremonies
  • VIP ceremony option
  • Religious, spiritual and non-religious ceremonies

Personal touches

  • Bespoke ceremony narrative
  • Personal vows and readings
  • Family traditions and special rituals
  • Roles for family and guests

Support

  • Advice on vows and readings
  • Guidance through the planning of the ceremony
  • Ceremony led on the day
Fees
Celebrant wedding ceremonySignature Ceremony Writing package, 2026/27; celebrant-led packages from £750
From £600
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Questions couples ask

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Where is Amanda based?

Amanda is based in Leigh on Sea in Essex and leads ceremonies as an independent celebrant.

Can the ceremony include our own vows and traditions?

Yes. Personal vows, family traditions and special rituals can be included, and family and guests can take part.

Are there restrictions on location or length?

No. Ceremonies are not limited in content, time or location.

Are non-religious ceremonies possible?

Yes. Religious, spiritual and non-religious ceremonies are all welcomed.

What qualifications does Amanda hold?

She holds a nationally recognised celebrancy qualification through the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants.

Has Amanda received any awards?

She was named Celebrant of the Year in the UK Wedding Planner awards in 2021.

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