Authentic, story-led weddings and elopements
For couples looking for a ceremony that’s genuine and intentional
If you’re a couple looking for a wedding ceremony honours where you’ve come from and celebrates who you’re becoming together…
Welcome. You’re in the right place.
Around here we’re always genuine, and always intentional.
HI, I’M DEYI!
I’m the celebrant behind Gather & Tell.
I create wedding ceremonies and elopements for couples in Bristol, London and beyond who want their wedding to feel true, with their favourite people and the most treasured moments of their story at the heart of the day. Part storyteller, part calm in the chaos, part ‘third culture kid’ all grown up.
Your journey together has had it all! Ordinary moments. Epic moments. Unforgettable laughs. Chapters that have come to define your relationship. And scenes that taught you what love is. It’s all part of your story, and I’d be honoured to work with you to tell it your way on your special day.
If you’ve been looking for ways to make your ceremony feel like a more authentic expression of your love, or want to add in meaningful elements from your culture or faith, it would be a delight to create that with you. We could even come up with a ritual all your own.
There are no “shoulds” here, so we won’t be doing anything just to keep the peace.
You might be navigating identity, expectation, culture, and love all at once. If you’re looking for someone to help you build a ceremony that honours all of it without losing what’s true to you, get in touch.
Let’s gather your people, and tell your story.
WORK WITH DEYI
Not everyone needs the same level of support.
Some of you want guidance and space to figure it out yourselves.
Some want the words, but will have someone else hold the room.
And some of you want to be fully supported from start to finish.
All of that is welcome here.
Ceremony Clarity Sessions
Coaching-style sessions for couples who are designing their own ceremony and would like some support bringing their story to life. You don’t want something standard, but aren’t sure where to start. I’ll also help with your vows.
Ceremony Blueprint
I’ll design and write your entire ceremony, and work with your chosen officiant to make sure they shine on the day.
On-the-day Celebrant
The full Gather & Tell experience. You’re not just booking someone to “do the ceremony.” I’ll be there every step of the way and deliver the ceremony we’ll craft together.
What stays the same
No matter which option you choose,
There are no templates here. The support I provide will be based on listening closely to the specifics of your story and the things that are priorities to you. Your story deserves more than a template.
I’ll always handle your story with care and nuance. You’re navigating culture, identity, family and more. A win for us is getting you a wedding ceremony that actually fits and isn’t weighed down with compromise.
I’ll support you to make intentional choices, not default ones. No “shoulds”. No “people expect us to…” Just decisions designed to honour where you’ve come from and share who you’re becoming together.
The difference is simply how much support you want along the way.
A note on choosing which option might be best for you…
You don’t have to figure this out perfectly before reaching out. Most couples start with a chat. We can use that conversation to decide together what level of support makes sense for you. If you begin with Clarity Sessions and choose to continue, your investment carries forward into the next stage.
We’ll be a great fit if you’re a couple who…
Wants a confident and warm celebrant who will co-create a ceremony that feels meaningful to everyone, no matter their background (or expectations)
Is blending cultures, traditions, identities or beliefs, and wants to honour what matters most, past and present.
Believes that the ceremony doesn’t just fill time before the party.
Wants something that feels like home, even if “home” has sometimes been a complicated word.
Wants to you feel like yourselves during your wedding ceremony
If that’s you, I’d love to hear from you!