Accessible Wedding Ceremonies that Celebrate You

Everyone should be able to feel good and have a fabulous wedding, right?

I create wedding ceremonies for all couples!

I know that there can be lots of presumptions and bias in the wedding industry. I want you to know that I’m committed to:

  • Celebrating that love is love! I’m delighted to officiate at weddings of people of any sex or gender in any combination! 

  • Highlighting how ‘white’ the wedding industry is and I am committed to working with, and amplifying the voices of black, brown and mixed-heritage couples and suppliers from diverse backgrounds.

  • Advocating and challenging to banish ableism in the wedding industry.

When it comes to access in the wedding industry, I know from personal experience, that your ‘average wedding’ often poses challenges or barriers for some. Making them feel ‘less than fabulous’ or even downright excluded. Not on my watch! I am determined to banish ableism from wedding ceremonies! 

With 15 years professional experience in inclusive participation and a lifetime of understanding, I will make sure that your ceremony is accessible to you and fully fabulous! I can suggest ways to remove any barriers, offer solutions to keep you feeling confident and empowered and if you need me to advocate for any of your choices, I’m there!

  • Need it super short so you’re not overwhelmed? Of course!

  • Want to avoid walking down an aisle? You got it!

  • Rather not feel like the centre of attention for too long? No problemo!

  • Want a handfasting but worried about your dexterity or mobility? Sorted!

  • Need to skip the whole “please stand, now sit, now stand again” shebang? Yes!!

  • Something else? Coolio, let’s make a fabulous plan so you both feel good!!

So, if either (or both) of you or any of your guests are disabled, have a physical or sensory impairment/disability/long term health condition, are neurodivergent, or struggle with your mental health, I am totally THE celebrant for making your wedding accessible, inclusive, feel-good and fabulous! Want more ideas for planning a wedding that’s accessible? Check out my blog!

P-S, I’ve found none of the major web platforms are great for assistive technology. I’m so sorry, I’m investigating this. If the site isn’t working for you, please pop me an email: kathryn.palmer-skillings@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Proud to support

 

 “Kathryn is a fantastic advocate for accessible weddings; she will think of ways around things, make sure you feel empowered & fabulous and always knows the right questions to ask! As someone with a disability, I cannot think of anyone better to design a ceremony that is truly accessible to all.”

Sarah East Grinstead

Alt text for image below: Picture of Kathryn in a ‘Cadbury’ purple dress, and dark purple velvet jacket. She's holding a pink sign that says ‘Love’ in a cursive script and has a backdrop of autumn leaves & foliage.