Sheryl Monk Celebrant

‘Crafting ceremonies unique to you’

HAND CRAFTED WEDDING, VOW RENEWAL, NAMING AND FUNERAL CEREMONIES

by Sheryl Monk

Hi, I’m Sheryl — celebrant, storyteller, ritual-maker, and quiet space-holder for wildly meaningful love stories.

I work with creative, spiritual, non-traditional couples who want a ceremony that feels deeply personal.

Whether you're celebrating the life of someone who followed their own path, eloping barefoot in the woods, gathering your people under festoon lights, or blending cultures, stories, and spirituality into something utterly unique — I’ll meet you there.

A little more about me...
  • Based in between Newark and Lincoln in a lttle village but always happy to travel for love stories with heart
  • Background in the court room I was a barrister and manager of lawyers for decades!
  • I can be found probably drinking tea, lightind a candle and some incense, tarot card reading, or charging my crystals under the moon.
  • Absolutely here for your weirdness, your softness, your rituals, your realness.

Weddings
Your Wedding Ceremony — crafted with heart, soul & just the right amount of weird 

Whether you're dreaming of a steampunk celebration in a Victorian hall, a barefoot pagan handfasting in the woods, or a moody gothic elopement under the moonlight — I am here for it all.

 I create ceremonies for the rebels, the romantics, the spiritual wanderers, and the beautifully unconventional. 

This is about making your wedding truly yours — a reflection of who you are, how you love, and what you believe in. 
Together we’ll explore: 
Your love story — how you met, what you've journeyed through, and what makes your bond unique 
The tone and style you want — from deeply sacred to joyfully irreverent, or a perfect mix of both 
Rituals, readings, and moments — want to involve family or friends?
 Include spiritual or cultural elements? Let’s weave them in.
Vows that feel like you? — whether you want to write your own, blend traditional words, or let me create something from your story..... I’ll support you every step of the way.

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Funeral Ceremonies

Sheryl Monk specializes in creating unique and heartfelt celebrations of life for funeral and memorial ceremonies

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Wedding Ceremonies

Providing beautifully customised wedding ceremonies tailored to each couple's unique story and preferences. Alternative weddings, steam punk, goth, biker, festival, handfasting, pagan,

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Book a free discovery call to find out more. Message me on 07866073278 Email sherylmonkcelebrant@gmail.com

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Steam Punk Ceremonies
If you’re dreaming of a wedding ceremony that looks like a page from a gaslamp fantasy novel and feels like a powerful, poetic ritual… you’ve just found your celebrant.

My steampunk ceremonies are handcrafted for couples who love:
  • Gothic romance
  • Neo-Victorian aesthetics
  • Gears, corsets, brass, and bold declarations
  • Rich symbolism, storytelling, and serious drama (the good kind)
But beneath all that style?
You're also craving something meaningful — a ceremony that captures the depth of your love, your story, and the intentional life you're building together.
This is not cosplay.

This is ceremony as theatre, ritual as art, and commitment as rebellion.
🕯️ What your steampunk ceremony might include:⚙️ A poetic, bespoke script inspired by your story, crafted with the elegance of Victorian literature and the punch of sci-fi surrealism.
🎩 Steampunk vows — dramatic, lyrical, and true. We can write them together or I’ll ghostwrite from your love letters and chats.
🖋️ Symbolic rituals — handfasting with clockwork charms, ring warming with engraved cogs, a unity potion ceremony brewed before your guests, or custom sigils sealed in wax.
💬 Dramatic readings from Poe, Shelley, Byron, or your own sacred texts.
🎭 A tone that balances theatrical flair with emotional truth — never parody, always powerful.

If you’re planning a steampunk ceremony let’s design something unforgettable. Something poetic. Something with smoke, soul, and a hell of a lot of heart.

Hand crafted Ceremonies by Sheryl Monk offering Wedding Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies and Funeral Services in Newark & Beyond...

sherylmonkcelebrant@gmail.com 07866 073 278

Hand crafted Ceremonies by Sheryl Monk offering Wedding Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies and Funeral Services in Newark & Beyond...
  •  01/01/2031 10:00 AM - 01/01/2031 09:00 PM
  •   The Cathedral Ballroom, Double Tree Hilton hotel , Lincoln

Showcasing local business talent and gain practical ideas for thriving in 2025! Cathedral Ballroom, The DoubleTree Hilton, Brayford Wharf, Lincoln, LN1 1YW 1st October 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM £5+vat (includes a drink) Lunch is available to purchase on the day

  •  12/06/2025 10:00 AM - 12/07/2025 04:00 PM
  •   Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Newark Steampunk Christmas Festival featuring Steampunk and general markets, Entertainment in the main Market Square with Torchlight Procession, pipes and drums and much more.

Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your day – the moment that tells your story. Choosing me as your celebrant means more than just someone to lead the service. My role is to transform an event into a milestone memory, and a stressful process into a guided, supportive journey. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that feels authentic, joyful, and uniquely yours  

The Lavender Ceremony

£550
  • Perfect for couples who want a beautiful, simple ceremony.
  • Includes:
  • One in-person meeting and video call follow-ups
  • Draft ceremony incorporating your own vows
  • Attendance 1 hour before and 30 minutes after
  • Liaison with venue
  • Printed script and certificate

The Peony Ceremony

£1700
  • For couples who want complete peace of mind and a fully bespoke experience.
  • In person and online meetings as needed
  • Bespoke ceremony and vows written for you
  • Venue visit and liaison with other relevant professionals e.g. wedding planners
  • Ceremony scriptwriting and revision
  • Attendance at a rehearsal
  • A beautifully printed and PDF copy of your ceremony
  • Travel and expenses
  • All-day attendance (as celebrant + coordinator/toastmaster)
  • Keepsake presentation folder with script, certificate, and photo