Hello. I’m Michelle, an Essex based Celebrant
If you are looking for a diverse, inclusive and eco conscious ceremonialist, for a one of a kind ceremony you are in the right place!
I am based in Manningtree Essex, however I do travel extensively throughout the UK delivering ceremonies for all occasions.
Whether your vibe is quirky, romantic, chilled or whimsical, I can guarantee a ceremony that perfectly reflects you.
Get in touch, let’s have a natter about your vision for your special day.
What My Customers Say
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were fortunate to have Michelle as the celebrant for my dad’s funeral last Friday, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. From the beginning, she was open and enthusiastic about doing something a little out of the ordinary, and she went above and beyond to help us bring our ideas to life. Michelle took extra time to get to know us and understand who my dad truly was, and it showed. She captured his essence so perfectly—his humour, his warmth, and the spirit that made him who he was. Her words were heartfelt and genuine, and struck the perfect balance of celebration, reflection, and love. Thanks to Michelle’s care, professionalism and compassion, we were able to give Dad the send-off he deserved. We are deeply grateful for her support and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a celebrant who truly listens, understands, and delivers something exceptional! Thank you Michelle, KirstyPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle was the celebrant for my son and daughter in laws wedding. My Mum always said it was the best wedding she'd been to. So when Mum sadly died, it seemed entirely fitting to ask Michelle if she would conduct the celebration of life ceremony. I am so glad we did, Michelle took our rambling memories, and from them wrote and performed the most personal and unique service, that honoured her memory perfectly. She is now very much 'our family celebrant'. Thank you Michelle xxPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle is second to none when it comes to a wedding or a funeral occasion. She's got it all - and more. Be prepared for the unexpected, imaginative and attention to detail in all areas. Truly talented, sympathetic, friendly and kind. Can't recommend her enough!! Thank you Michelle for not only orchestrating my two boys' weddings, but also my late Mum's "Celebration of Life " ceremony. You're simply the best!! Xx 🥰 🥰Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle delivered my Dad's funeral so elegantly and perfectly. My Dad loved Saracens rugby, bbqing and his holidays to the Canaries. But he wasn't a traditional man, he loved the political debates on TalkTV, fast Ford cars and was very excited for Donald Trump to come into office. Michelle was different from other Celebrants. She designed something personalised, meaningful and listened to words I used to describe my Dad and include them in the service. She helped me create a tribute he would have been truly proud of.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really cannot Thank Michelle enough for the beautiful send off she put together for my brothers funeral. From first contact she made us feel at ease as a family and lots of thought and attention to detail went into it. She was knowledgeable, professional, sympathetic and worked in closely in harmony with the Funeral Director. She did my brother proud.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow! What an amazing celebrant Michelle is. The awards she has won are totally deserved. Funky and quirky are the words that she uses and they are definitely true. Her vibrant red hair compliments her colourful and exuberant personality. She makes the whole ceremony about you - but with the Michelle Taylor touch. The questions she asked us about our life together from the beginning to the present was used to write the ceremony so it was perfectly personal. Family no longer with us were remembered. Because of the time of year it was, we had a Christmas theme that Michelle incorporated into the ceremony to include the guests. She even included a snippet from one of our favourite Christmas films. Our guests had nothing but praise for the way she coordinated and conducted the whole event. The whole day was so special to us made even more so by Michelle, so we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Anyone wanting to use a celebrant we highly recommend Michelle Taylor The Funky Celebrant.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle officiated at our youngest son’s funeral 2 weeks ago. As soon as we met Michelle, we knew she was the right person and our son would have loved her. From our very first meeting, Michelle kept in touch all the way up to the day of the funeral. As our son was only 37, we wanted a service that celebrated his life and true to form Michelle provided that. After the service Michelle came to the wake, where she ensured my husband and I had a cup of tea & a bite to eat before everyone else turned up. Michelle is a very caring person and delivered everything we wanted for our precious son. Thank you Michelle, you did Daniel proud 💙😘xPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle was an outstanding celebrant at our hand-fasting ceremony. Not only did she structure a beautifully personalised service, successfully coordinate the ceremonial event and shepherd our many guests, she brought great power, energy and soul to help make the occasion really special. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a bloke, I leave a great many things until the last minute, including booking a Handfasting Celebrant. When my (now) wife Mandy, made me aware of this oversight, you guessed, I was panicked. Where do we get a Celebrant who is good at Handfasting ? Huh? Do you know? Asking around, Chrystal shops etc, this ‘Funky Celebrant’ repeatedly came up and with high recommendations. Checking her out on Google we were sold straight away from the words on her profile and Michele’s picture with her big big smile and her beautiful red hair! Yep, red. The next step was to meet, which we did on Zoom. Meeting Michele over Zoom made us wish that she could be our friend and not just the Celebrant at our Handfasting. Michele’s warm personality, exuberance and joi de vivre was infectious. We asked Michele to do our service on the spot. From there, Michele’s communications over the next few days was prompt, efficient, and her totally professional and patient approach made us reassured that with her we were establishing a Handfasting ceremony script heavily personalised to myself and Mandy. So… onto the Handfasting ceremony itself. Litha smiled and blessed us with the Solstice Sun beaming bright, the tree’s talked and the drum beat to the rhythm of hearts. Michele put us at ease and from the beginning had us all eating from the palm of her hands. From my position in the ‘cast circle’, I could see and feel that everyone was enjoying themselves and wanted to take part but were especially listening intently to every word that Michele had to say, she used everything from our discussions to make a very special ceremony that had many laughs but was mixed also with beautifully spiritual moments on what was a beautiful Summer Solstice evening. Michelle put us all at ease throughout she was genuinely interested in our spiritual story and began to weave our answers, comments and discussions into a perfectly worded script. Without her support our vows to each other may have been very short and to be honest, writing vows to the woman you love at first seemed a very daunting task to be asked, Thankfully it was possible with Michele’s guidance. One of our guests even asked for Michele’s details so she if I knew anyone wanting a Funky Celebrant. I'd recommend Michele in a heartbeat. In fact, she was so good, I feel like doing the Handfasting ceremony all over again. Thank you, Michele you were brilliant. You delivered! Blessings, Graham & Mandy.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of Michelle conducting our UK beach wedding. From our very first meeting a number of months ago, to a vow workshop and subsequently leading our wedding ceremony on the beach our experience, was seamless and very enjoyable. A number of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Michelle was a huge part of this, making it so personal and bespoke to us. We knew just how we wanted our day to be and with Michelle’s unique expertise and personal touches contributing it made for the most perfect day! We would absolutely recommend Michelle! 💕🏝️🍹
“ If you want your wedding to be quirky, fun, personal and meaningful, I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle”
Tim & Nicky
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