Sue Burton - Award-winning Celebrant & Wedding Stylist
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Award-winning Celebrant & Wedding Stylist
Weddings really are my passion!
I’ve always been drawn to creativity and storytelling. My career began as a personal stylist and image consultant, where I built a successful consultancy business working closely with clients on personal styling, wedding attire, and thoughtfully curated bridal colour palettes. Weddings were a natural part of that journey, so when the opportunity to become a Registrar arose, it felt like a natural next step - allowing me to remain immersed in the wedding world while embracing a new professional challenge.
With 15 years working as a Registrar, the limitations of registrar-led ceremonies became increasingly clear. Each day involved officiating multiple weddings, often without meeting couples until moments before the ceremony. The structure was fixed, the wording prescribed, and there was little space for creativity or individuality. I felt couples truly deserved something totally unique.
From Legal Scripts to Love Stories
Everything shifted when my two professional worlds began to merge. I found myself officiating weddings for some of my own styling clients, and suddenly it all clicked. I realised the ceremony — the very heart of the wedding day — was being overlooked, and I felt a strong desire to change that.
Becoming an independent celebrant allowed me to combine all my skills. With a background in writing stories and fashion editorials for magazines, I now craft ceremonies that weave each couple’s love story into something authentic, emotional, and completely unique. No two ceremonies are ever the same.
My Style as a Celebrant
Creativity sits at the heart of everything I do. From unique symbolic elements to the flow and tone of the ceremony, every detail is intentional and thoughtfully tailored. My background as a personal stylist deeply influences the way I design and deliver ceremonies. Couples often tell me how reassuring it feels to be guided not just through the words, but with personal styling too.
As both a Celebrant and Wedding Stylist, my role extends beyond the ceremony itself. I love helping couples feel composed and confident — whether that’s guiding through posture, positioning, or movement during key moments, mastering the iconic dip-kiss, or even teaching a few simple steps for the first wedding dance (a little nod to my experience as a dancer!). These details bring a polished flow to the day that couples truly appreciate.
As the celebrant standing at the top of the aisle, I’m present in some of your most cherished photographs. I take great care in choosing what I wear, always considering the venue, season, colour palette, and overall aesthetic of the day. Whether your wedding is relaxed or formal, modern or traditional, I’m always happy to dress in harmony with your vision.
A True Privilege
What I love most about being a celebrant is the honour of being invited into such deeply meaningful moments. Standing alongside couples as they declare their love and commitment — often in the most beautiful, intimate locations — never loses its magic. That moment sets the tone for the entire celebration, filling the day with warmth, emotion, and connection.
The joy, the happy tears, the shared glances — they stay with me long after the ceremony ends.
To help create memories that will be carried forward for years is not just rewarding; it’s a privilege I never take for granted.
Choosing the right Celebrant is all about connection and I'm more than happy to offer a relaxed, no pressure chat – in person or over Zoom – so you can really get to know me before reaching a decision. No obligations, just a friendly conversation. Or come along and meet me in person at a wedding showcase. Forthcoming events: WEDDING SHOWCASE
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