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# Lichfield woman named Celebrant of the Year at national wedding awards event
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-woman-named-celebrant-of-the-year-at-national-wedding-awards-event/
- Published: 2023-03-06T08:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-06T08:08:43.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield woman is celebrating after being named as a leading figure in the wedding industry.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A Lichfield woman is celebrating after being named as a leading figure in the wedding industry.

Denise Whelan was crowned Celebrant of the Year at the English Wedding Awards at a ceremony in London.

She was nominated for the award by customers who hailed her ability to make their special day “unforgettable”.

Denise said:

> “I am overwhelmed to have received this award. I’m proud to have developed my celebrant work successfully.  
>  
> “People have always been at the heart of my career, it is a privilege to be part of their special day and create memories that will last them forever.”  
>  
> Denise Whelan

Former fitness instructor Denise has [previously told *Lichfield Live*](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-fitness-instructor-swaps-weights-for-weddings/) about how the pandemic saw her switch to her new career as a celebrant.

> “I’ve lost more than 30% of my business since the lockdown measures eased.  
>  
> “My older clients were still uncertain about mixing and health clubs were tightening their belts to make savings, so I lost work there too.  
>  
> “I hadn’t thought about becoming a celebrant until someone I know suggested I give it a go and I was interested enough to find out more.  
>  
> “To my surprise I really enjoyed it and I found that I excelled in training.”  
>  
> Denise Whelan speaking in 2021