Laura Shuckburgh
The Château Celebrant

Getting here …

I moved to France from the UK 5 years ago in search of more sun and adventure. I have certainly found that. After living and travelling around in my motor home for 3 years I have now settled in the beautiful Dordogne.

I have a 25-year-old son, who’s a musician and still lives in the UK (who I miss very much). I love walking my rescue dog, Pepper in the beautiful countryside and exploring cities together. Keeping fit and healthy is important to me. I did a Spartan race in 2023 in th Alps.

I love being in nature, dancing to deep house music, coffee, champagne and sunrises. I enjoy reading books and listening to podcasts especially topics about philosophy and psychology. I am an ambivert.

Becoming a celebrant three years ago was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Seeing couples commit to one another with such intention has reaffirmed my belief in lasting relationships, and being trusted with these moments is a privilege I never take lightly.

My second home is Mallorca where my family live. I got married in a beautiful Finca, many years ago so i know how it feels to plan a destination wedding.

If you’re dreaming of a ceremony that feels authentic, relaxed and unforgettable, with someone you trust to guide the way, I’d be honoured to be your celebrant.

I'll Help You Put Your Heart Into Words

Planning a wedding can feel like a whirlwind and when it comes to your ceremony, I bring the calm..

I’m a fully trained celebrant with the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and I’ve spent my working life in some wonderfully varied roles, from a presenter and model back in the day to a marketing manager, a presenter and a most recently a menopause and life coach.

Every one of those experiences has taught me how to hold space confidently and tune into what people really need. This could be reassurance and gentle structure to creating moments of lightness and laughter.

I offer a calm, organised presence you can rely on, ensuring the ceremony flows with care, your story is told with warmth, and the sense of occasion feels natural and unforced.

A bride and groom standing with under a floral arch at an outdoor wedding. The groom is in a black tuxedo, the bride is in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the woman is in a black and white outfit. Green trees and grass form the background.
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A wedding ceremony outdoors at Chateau de la Couronne, with Laura The Chateau Celebrant.
Laura the Chateau celebrant and her dog pepper.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom holding hands, the bride in a white lace dress and the groom in a white suit. The officiant Laura Shuckburgh delivering the ceremony.
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A couple get married at Chateau de Bourneau. With a traditional hand fasting ceremony and the groom wearing Scottish attire.
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If you’re looking for a ceremony that feels lighthearted, warm and genuinely reflective of you both, I’d love to work with you.

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A wedding ceremony outdoors with a smiling bride and groom standing under an arch decorated with white flowers, with Laura The Chateau Celebrant reading their ceremony.Chateau de la Couronne.