Crafting Ceremonies Full of Heart, Smiles & Lasting Memories
Hi, I’m Ria Gilchrist. Serving North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, I specialise in creating and delivering personalised wedding, baby naming, funeral and celebration of life ceremonies that truly reflect who you are.
About Ria
Hello, I’m Ria Gilchrist, a friendly and dedicated celebrant based in the heart of North Yorkshire. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, celebrating a new life, or honouring a loved one’s memory, I’m here to craft a ceremony that tells your unique story. My goal is to help you commemorate life’s important milestones with genuine warmth and sincerity.
Weddings
Tailor-made ceremonies to reflect your love story.
Baby naming ceremonies
Celebrating your new arrival with heartfelt joy.
Celebration of life and Funerals
Thoughtful and respectful farewells that truly honour a life lived.
Being a celebrant isn’t just a job to me—it’s a calling.
Each time I help create a ceremony, whether it’s a wedding, a baby naming, or a heartfelt farewell, I’m reminded of how precious and meaningful these moments are.
The joy I feel in bringing people together to celebrate love, new life, and cherished memories is immeasurable.
Knowing I can craft a ceremony that truly reflects a family’s story and values is both an honour and a privilege. It’s why I wake up every day feeling grateful and inspired to do what I love
Ria
Reviews
Couldn’t be happier
Ria seamlessly blended our pagan and humanist beliefs into a heartfelt ceremony that felt both deeply spiritual and joyfully personal. Surrounded by nature, we celebrated our love in a way that truly honored who we are. We can’t thank her enough for bringing our dream day to life!
— Joey & Daryl
Thank you!
We all just wanted to say a huge huge thank you for leading the celebration to welcome our beautiful baby girl! We received so many nice comments about your ceremony and everyone thought you were fantastic (as did we!) Thanks again
— The Chambers Family
Oh my, where do I begin?
We honestly don’t have the words to fully express how grateful we are for everything you did to make our wedding day so incredibly special. From the very first chat, you made us feel comfortable and excited, and you did more than we could of imagined! You captured our story so perfectly.
The ceremony was everything we dreamed of and more, heartfelt, personal, fun, and full of love and tears 
. You brought such a calm, yet joyful energy that made the whole experience feel magical and effortless. Everyone is still talking about how beautiful and unique it was, and that’s all down to you!
Thank you for making our day truly out of this world. We’ll remember it forever, and we’re so glad you were such a huge part of it. 
— Mr & Mrs Young
From the blog
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Memorable Baby Naming Ceremony in Yorkshire
This summer, I had the absolute joy of leading a baby naming ceremony at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard. A stunning venue nestled in the Yorkshire countryside. The ceremony took place outdoors. We were surrounded by the beautiful backdrop of the grapevines, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed and meaningful celebration. As a celebrant in Yorkshire,…
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Celebranttopia 2025: Key Takeaways for Celebrant Success
In February, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Celebranttopia 2025, and what an experience it was! As celebrants, we pour so much of our time and energy into creating meaningful, personal ceremonies for others, but events like this remind me how important it is to also invest in ourselves and our businesses. Celebranttopia 2025…
