About David – Your Manchester Wedding Celebrant

I’m David Allbutt — a Manchester wedding celebrant who believes every couple deserves a ceremony that feels like them. For years I’ve been helping couples across Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and the wider North West celebrate their love through heartfelt, modern, and completely personalised ceremonies.

My approach is simple:
✨ Your story comes first.
✨ Your ceremony should feel natural, relaxed, and joyful.
✨ And you should feel fully supported, every step of the way.

Whether you’re planning a BIG celebration, a cosy micro-wedding, or something wonderfully quirky and unique, I’m here to bring your ideas to life with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care.

Your ceremony should feel like home — full of heart, meaning, and personality. No stiff scripts. No cookie-cutter wording. No awkwardness. Just a relaxed, beautifully spoken ceremony that reflects who you are and the journey that brought you together.

Couples choose me because they want a celebrant who:

• Listens deeply and brings their real story to life

• Writes bespoke scripts from scratch (never templates)

• Creates an inclusive, welcoming space for every background, belief, and identity

• Keeps the process calm, organised, and enjoyable

• Delivers the ceremony with warmth and a steady presence

If you’re looking for a celebrant who blends humanity, humour, romance, and authenticity — I’d love to meet you.

I’ve always loved stories — the tiny moments, the quiet details, the shared glances that say everything. Before celebrancy, I spent years working creatively and supporting people through meaningful life events. Those experiences shaped how I now approach weddings: with empathy, curiosity, and a genuine wish to make your ceremony unforgettable.

I’m based in Manchester, but you’ll often find me travelling across the North West for weddings in barns, art galleries, botanical spaces, tiny micro venues, woodland clearings, or country estates. If your ceremony has heart — I’m there.

Outside of weddings?
I’m a proud family person, a lover of good coffee, a big believer in being kind, and someone who genuinely feels honoured every time a couple trusts me with their story. A lover of animals especially our cats; Alfie and Rosie.😻😻

My ceremonies are best described as:
💛 Warm – relaxed, natural, human
🖋️ Story-Led – shaped around your relationship
🌿 Inclusive – affirming and welcoming to all couples
🎤 Professional – delivered clearly and confidently
✨ Modern – contemporary wording, meaningful rituals, no outdated clichés

If you want a ceremony that avoids the overly formal and embraces something personal, heartfelt, and memorable — you’re in the right place.

A Bit About Me

My Celebrant Style

What Couples Say

What Working With Me Is Like

From our first message to the moment you walk back down the aisle, I’m on your side.
Here’s what couples often tell me they value most:

✔ A calm, organised guide

I make planning easy — supporting you with structure, wording, vows, readings, and ideas.

✔ A truly bespoke script

Every line is crafted especially for you. No reused paragraphs. No templates.

✔ A friendly presence on the day

Warm, composed, and engaging — keeping the energy steady and the guests connected.

✔ A keepsake script you can treasure

Your ceremony is important. You deserve something beautiful to keep forever.

“David brought our story to life with warmth and humour. Our guests loved him.”
— Emma & Alfons

“The most personal, intimate ceremony many guests had ever been to.”
— Phoebe & Michael

“Inclusive, professional, and just a lovely person to work with.”
— Casey & Michael

Manchester & North West Expertise

Want to Work Together?

As a Manchester wedding celebrant, I’ve worked in venues across:

• Greater Manchester

• Cheshire

• Lancashire

• Merseyside

• Peak District / Staffordshire border

I know the region well — from hidden urban gems to countryside retreats — and I love helping couples shape ceremonies that suit their setting perfectly.

If you’d like a ceremony that feels relaxed, personal, and beautifully written, I’d love to hear from you.
Let’s chat about your ideas, your plans, and the story you want to share.

Book a free consultation — completely informal, no pressure, just a warm conversation about your day.