Heartfelt Ceremonies for Life’s Defining Moments
From first hellos to final goodbyes. Bespoke, meaningful celebrations crafted with care, warmth, and your unique story at their heart.
A little about me…
I’m Rachel Bellon, an independent Celebrant with a heartfelt approach and over 17 years of experience in weddings and events, having worked in some of London’s most iconic venues, from royal palaces to historic landmarks.
Before that, I travelled the world as a professional dancer, sailing the seven seas, exploring new cultures, and making lifelong friends along the way. A Yorkshire girl at heart, I now live in Berkshire with my South African husband and our two gorgeous girls. Life’s patchwork of stories, traditions and connections has always fascinated me, and I’ve come to see how much those threads shape the way we mark our most important moments.
Whether you're planning a wedding, honouring a loved one, or welcoming new life, I’m here to guide you with warmth, empathy, and a steady hand - crafting a ceremony that feels genuine, grounded, and true to you.
Marking Life’s Moments
Honouring love, loss and everything in between with quiet confidence, kindness, and care
Weddings
I bring both heart and calm professionalism to every celebration.
I’ll take the time to really get to know you - what matters to you most, what makes your relationship tick, what you hope this day will feel like. Whether you're planning something grand or intimate, traditional or completely your own, I’ll craft a ceremony that reflects your love, values and personalities.
Together, we’ll shape a space that feels natural and true, where joy comes easily, emotions are welcome, and the focus is exactly where it should be: on your love and the moment you're stepping into.
Funerals
Saying goodbye is never easy, but it can be meaningful, honest, and filled with love.
As your celebrant, I’ll guide you gently through the process, holding space for memories, grief, and gratitude. I’ll take the time to really listen about the person you're honouring, their story, their quirks, what they meant to you, their family and friends, and together, we’ll create a ceremony that truly reflects them.
Whether it's a quiet, simple farewell or a rich, full celebration of life, I’ll be there with sensitivity and care, helping you shape something personal, thoughtful and true.
Celebrations
Some moments in life deserve to be marked with joy, intention, and a sense of occasion - whether you're welcoming a new baby, reaffirming your love in a vow renewal, or simply pausing to honour a milestone.
These ceremonies are a chance to gather your favourite people and put meaning to a chapter in your life. Together, we’ll find the words, the tone, and the moments that feel right for you.
With warmth, creativity and just the right amount of ceremony, I’ll help you celebrate in a way that feels natural, inclusive, and completely your own.
“We can't really imagine our wedding without Rachel as she played a huge part in making the day the joyful celebration it was - not just for us but for all our friends and family.”
— Clare and Dave (Walthamstow Wetlands)
I’d love to chat!
If you're planning a ceremony or celebration and looking for a celebrant who will listen, guide, and tell your story, I’d love to hear from you.
