Creating a wedding ceremony with couples is an honour and a joy. Placing your love story at the heart of the ceremony is the key to capturing and crafting the perfect day. With the freedom and flexibility to take the ceremony on its own path unique to the couple, is what makes a celebrant ceremony memorable and magical. Each element that can be used, whether it is vows, poetry, pictures, stories, music, readings and rituals and of course innovative and inspiring locations, can combine together to create a ceremony that captivates and evokes the true meaning of love.
“It’s all in the storytelling…”
Please Note: For a marriage to be recognised in law in England & Wales, a legally-binding ceremony, commonly known as a ‘registration of a marriage’, MUST take place, normally at a Register Office. (The same applies to a civil partnership registration). The service can be very short and basic, and does not have to involve the exchange of rings or vows if you don’t want it to. Once completed, you then have the choice of when, where, how and you would like to hold your wedding ceremony which can include the exchanging of your vows, rings, music, stories, memories, rituals…basically anything and everything that reflects you as a couple and the journey you are on – the lovely, fun part – and that’s where I come in…

“We live in Thailand, so organising a wedding from abroad has certainly been interesting. Having landed back in England with 13 days until the big day, we decided just 7 days before the wedding that we wanted a celebrant and I gave my husband the challenge of finding one. What an incredible find when he found Lou. We only met Lou once before our wedding and she was warm, kind and professional. I honestly felt like we had known her for years. When she carried out the ceremony, Lou spoke with passion and elegance. She told our love story in her own special way and there were lots of happy smiles, laughter and tears. Lou has a natural ability to understand people and we connected with her instantly. We could not be happier with Lou as our celebrant and she made the ceremony so heartfelt and personal. We cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Jade & Josie – July 2022
“Thank you very much Lou! You have been understanding, professional, and frankly, a delight from start to finish. Meeting us several times, a couple of months before our special day, you took the time to collect our and our families background stories, to, not just run through the vows, but to give a wonderful story to the congregation of our past meetings and journey so far. We could not have wished for a better celebrant to provide an exceptional ceremony. Your suggestions with other ideas to help our day go smoothly were very welcome, as was all your support. To anyone who wants their own bespoke wedding ceremony, we would recommend you every time. Should we ever require any of your other varied services, you will be our first choice. Again, thank you so much!”
David & Adie – May 2022
“We were lucky enough to find Lou, who was recommended to us by our wedding venue. The moment I spoke to Lou on the phone, I had a good feeling. She was so friendly, easy to talk to and couldn’t do enough for us. From taking the time to meet with us to get to know us, ensuring she wrote the perfect vows, to making contact with our suppliers to introduce herself, and even making a visit to the venue to familiarise herself. We were kept in the loop with absolutely everything she did, which we were really grateful for. We were sent a draft of our vows; any minor tweaks we made were adjusted right away and sent back. Lou was always at hand if we needed help with anything. Honestly cannot recommend her enough. If you’re thinking of having a fun wedding blessing, get yourself a Lou Fowkes!!”
Joe & Melissa – Nov 2021

VENUES
WHITSTABLE CASTLE – Tower Hill, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BW
Tel: 01227 281726 www.whitstablecastle.co.uk
EAST QUAY VENUE – Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AB
Tel: 01227 772157 www.eqvenue.com
MARINE HOTEL – 32-33 Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BE
Tel: 01227 272672 www.marinewhitstable.co.uk
CRESCENT TURNER HOTEL – Wraik Hill, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3BY
Tel: 01227 263506 www.crescentturner.co.uk
THE BEACON HOUSE – Tankerton Beach, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BS
Tel: 07894 984004 www.thebeaconhouse.co.uk
MARLEYBROOK HOUSE – Stourmouth Rd, Preston, Kent CT3 1HP
Tel: 01227 668661 www.marleybrookhouse.co.uk
THE LOST VILLAGE OF DODE – Great Buckland, Luddlesdown, Kent DA13 0XF
Tel: 01622 734205 www.dodevillage.com
HOATH HOUSE – Chiddingstone Hoath, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7DB
Tel: 01732 617270 www.hoathhouse.co.uk
BRADBOURNE HOUSE – New Road, East Malling, Kent ME19 6DZ
Tel: 01732 897436 www.bradbournehousekent.co.uk
CROWN LODGE – Coldharbour Lane, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5HE
Tel: 01233 813212 www.crownlodge-kent.co.uk
EASTWELL MANOR – Eastwell Court, Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent TN25 4HR
Tel: 0343 224 1700 www.champneys.com
THE BARNYARD – Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7EZ
Tel: 01634 235059 www.the-barnyard.com
SUPPLIERS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Angie & Matt Films & Photography – www.angieandmattweddings.co.uk
Anna Marie Stepney Photography – www.anniemariestepney.co.uk
Charlotte Claricoat Photography – www.charlotteclaricoatphotography.mypixieset.com
Jodie Donovan Photography – www.jodiedonovanphotography.com
Matt James Photography – www.mattjamesphotography.co.uk
Peake Photography – www.peakephotography.co.uk
Robert Marriott Photography – www.robertmarriottphotography.co.uk
VIDEOGRAPHY
Aiden Willis Film – www.aidenwillisfilms.co.uk
FLORISTRY
Jane At Graham Greener – www.grahamgreener.com
Moody Blooms – www.moody-blooms.co.uk
Wild Daisy – www.wilddaisyflorist.com
HEALTH, WELLBEING & WEDDING DAY PREPARATION
Pure Indulgence By The Sea – www.purebythesea.co.uk
Vitality Rooms – www.vitalityrooms.co.uk
Colour, Style & Glow – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075750410251
WEDDING CAKES
The Whitstable Cake Company – www.whitstablecake.com
Let Them Eat Cakes – www.letthemeatcakesuk.com
STATIONERY
Chris Millard Creative – www.chrismillardcreative.com
WEDDING RINGS
The Silver Bubble – www.thesilverbubble.co.uk
WEDDING TRANSPORT
Primrose VW Campervan – www.primrosevw.com
Kent Classic Wedding Cars – www.kentclassicweddingcars.co.uk
MARQUEE HIRE
Marquee Hire – www.gilesshentonproductions.co.uk/marquee-hire
CATERING
The Flying Pig Kitchen – www.flyingpigkitchen.co.uk
Seasalt & Relish – www.seasaltandrelish.com
Butterfly Garden Tea Parties – www.butterflygardenteaparties.co.uk
DECOR
Last Little Details – wwwlastlittledetails.co.uk
MUSIC
Weddington Strings – www.weddingtonstrings.com
HONEYMOONS
Tracey Blackman – www.travelcounsellors.com/tracey.blackman