Wanna make your wedding ceremony a Kickass Gathering?
I'm Louise Gather, a Humanist wedding celebrant guaranteed to set the tone for your wedding day with a heartfelt and hilarious ceremony written just for you. I truly believe that wedding ceremonies should be enjoyed, not endured!
I’m based in the East Midlands, but I’m pretty portable and up for gallivanting all over the world in the name of love.
With a celebrant, your ceremony can be wherever and whenever you like: there are pretty much no rules or restrictions on location or content. Whether you want to hold your ceremony in a castle, a field, a beach, a warehouse, a museum, a cliffside, a tipi, a country house, or woodlands... I've done it all (and then some).
Since 2020 I’ve worked with all kinds of couples, from those who are shy and not into PDAs to those who have full-on main character energy. As long as you don’t want mega gushy romance and you’re up for making your ceremony a joyous mix of love and laughs, I just know that we'll create something that feels totally perfect for you.
Mark Horton
People describe me as ‘the mushroom-obsessed one with the trouser suits, tattoos, and orange hair’, but there's a lot more to me than that. I pride myself on my ceremony creativity and the ability to make every couple and guest say ‘that’s the best wedding I’ve ever experienced.’
I trained with Humanists Uk in 2020, and was able to conduct precisely one wonderful but weird covid-restricted ceremony in a brief gap between lockdowns. Since summer 2021 I’ve worked with around 30 couples per year, travelling all over the country and internationally*
(ok ok you got me... I’ve only done one wedding abroad so far, because I’ve always been unavailable for any other destination wedding enquiries!)
MIRL & CO
With a celebrant, your ceremony can be wherever and whenever you like, and there are pretty much no rules or restrictions. Together with my couples, I've created ceremonies which include pets, tequila, group vows, climbing ropes, dog ring bearers, guest singalongs, embroidery, hidden rings, cocktail making, quizzes and surprises. But if that's not your bag, that's fine! Many couples decide that having their story told with a relaxed and inclusive vibe is what matters most to them - I'm a big believer in making your ceremony feel truly authentic, and only including elements that really speak to you.
Whether you've got a clear idea of what you want already or are starting completely from scratch, I can give you as much ceremony advice and guidance as you need. I'll encourage you to write your own vows to read directly to each other in the ceremony, but don’t worry! I’ve created some fabulous resources to help you write something wonderful (they have a 100% success rate of helping even the most worried of writers put together something perfect!)
Kim Williams www.kimwilliamsweddings.com
Rebel Love Club www.rebelloveclub.co.uk
Esther Louise Triffitt www.estherlouisetriffittphotography.com
Inclusivity and Expectations
Weddings can come with a lot of expectations, but I will never assume that you want to walk down the aisle, exchange rings, or change your name just because it’s ‘the done thing’.
Planning your ceremony is a fully collaborative process, which means we’ll create something truly authentic to you and your love. Inclusivity - whether that’s in terms of gender, sexuality, or accessibility - is at the heart of everything, and your ceremony will be written with this in mind. I’ll ask what language you’d like to use, too: we don’t have to use terms like ‘bride’, ‘wife’, ‘groom’ or ‘husband’ if they give you the ick, and I’ll never greet your guests with ‘ladies and gentlemen’ because it’s not 1952.
People personalise so many aspects of their wedding days, from signature cocktails to table décor. Don’t settle for a standard ceremony. The two of you making your promises to each other is what the wedding is all about, and it just makes sense to make it awesome.
Get in touch to arrange a chat – I can’t wait to hear about you and your wedding plans!
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"From the moment she started, she had everyone laughing, crying, and completely engaged in the ceremony.
She struck the perfect balance between humor and sentimentality, making it feel truly personal to us."
Chris & Stephen,
Salt House, Feb 2025
"I hope there is no universe where you don't choose Louise - she was the best part of our day, she made us howl with laughter, she put guests at ease and she told our story better than we ever could.
I don't know how she does it but THANK OUR LUCKY STARS SHE DOES!!!!!!!!!!!"
Jazz & Elle,
The Red Barn, July 2024
"Louise is absolutely incredible! If you want a wedding ceremony that is 100% personalized to you then kickass gatherings is what you need!
She goes above and beyond to create the perfect ceremony. ♡"
Emily & Peter,
The Hide, October 2021
"Even now, 6 months on, people still talk about how unique and memorable the ceremony was."
Laura & Olly,
Royle Forest, Aug 2024
