Independent Wedding Celebrant

Jane Roques-Shaw

Creating the emotional heart of unforgettable weddings

Intimate bridal portrait in golden light

Photography by John Barwood

Welcome

The emotional heart of every unforgettable wedding begins with the ceremony.

Before the champagne is poured, the speeches begin, and the dance floor fills, there is one moment that shapes everything that follows. The moment your favourite people come together, your story is shared, and the emotional tone for your entire wedding day is set.

I'm Jane Roques-Shaw, an independent wedding celebrant working across the UK and Europe. Inspired by tradition but never constrained by it, I write and deliver bespoke modern ceremonies that are deeply personal, effortlessly stylish and filled with warmth, humour and heart - creating moments your guests will be talking about long after the day itself.

What I Offer

A deeply personal approach to every couple

Elegant English countryside wedding ceremony

SOMERSET, WILTSHIRE, LONDON, BEYOND

UK Ceremonies

From exclusive country estates to beautifully curated boutique hotels, I create wedding and vow renewal ceremonies that are as thoughtful, timeless and unforgettable as the setting itself. Every word is written exclusively for you, and only you.

Wedding ceremony in Italy

France, Italy, Spain & beyond

European Ceremonies

From the golden vineyards of Tuscany and the glamour of the French Riviera to the dramatic coastline of Mallorca and the white-sand beaches of Ibiza, extraordinary places deserve an equally extraordinary ceremony. Wherever your story takes you, I'll create a ceremony that feels authentic, meaningful and entirely your own.

Destination wedding ceremony at sunset

BATH & THE COTSWOLDS

Planning from afar

Planning your wedding from another country can feel wonderfully exciting... and sometimes overwhelming. Whether you're dreaming of exchanging vows on Bath's elegant Georgian streets or surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds, I'm here to be your trusted local partner. Alongside creating a deeply personal ceremony, I can help make planning from afar feel far simpler by offering local insight, trusted supplier recommendations and practical support, so you can arrive feeling excited rather than stressed.

Real weddings

Moments from the day

Callum & Naomi

Callum & Naomi

Hartham Park, Wiltshire

Piers & Mana

Piers & Mana

Sun Street Hotel, London

Kelly & Alex

Kelly & Alex

Orchardleigh Estate, Somerset

Maddie & Steven

Maddie & Steven

Euridge Manor, Somerset

Anthony & Jane

Anthony & Jane

Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Matt & Ivy

Matt & Ivy

Kingsbridge, Devon

Harriet & Will

Harriet & Will

Wick Farm, Bath

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We were so blessed to have you Jane and every single guest commented on how amazing the ceremony was - thank you for creating a special memory for us to hold forever.

Naomi & Callum

HARTHAM PARK ESTATE, WILTSHIRE

Let's begin

Your ceremony deserves to be extraordinary

I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives my full attention and care. If you're planning your wedding and would like to chat, feel free to get in touch.

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