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personalised poetry for weddings + special occasions
Hey, I'm Rachel!
Poet, wordsmith, mum, and the creative mind behind Veil & Verse.
I fully believe the best words aren't just read, they're remembered!
Whether it’s a wedding poem that leaves your guests reaching for the tissues, a speech that has the whole room laughing, or a birthday gift that makes someone feel truly special, I’m here to help you say it in a way that’s entirely your own.
So, grab a cuppa and let me tell you how it all began…
A Little Love Story (with a rhyming twist!)
Veil & Verse started with a wedding, a notebook and a lightbulb moment.
When I was planning my own wedding, I became completely immersed in the details. The dress, the flowers, the stationery, the Pinterest boards, you name it, I’d probably pinned it.
But somewhere between choosing colour palettes and dreaming up the perfect day, I realised something rather important.
The words mattered just as much as the pretty things.
I wanted our ceremony to feel personal. I wanted our guests to laugh, cry and recognise the little details that made our family ours. So I picked up a pen and wrote three bespoke ceremony poems, gifts for our wedding party, and individual poems for our wedding guests.
The result? Laughter, happy tears and memories that would last long after the last slice of cake had disappeared.
And just like that, Veil & Verse was born!
What started at home with a notebook and an idea has grown into a creative business helping couples, families and thoughtful gift-givers celebrate life’s biggest moments through the power of personalised poetry.
Turns out, I wasn’t the only one who wanted something a little more personal.
So, what exactly do I do?
In a nutshell? I turn your stories into words worth keeping.
I’m here for the couples who want a ceremony that feels like them, the besties who need a speech with just the right amount of cheek, and the people who want to give a gift that won’t be forgotten by next Tuesday.
From heartfelt wedding readings and personalised vows to show-stopping speeches, wedding favour poems, milestone birthday gifts and keepsake cards, everything begins with the people and stories that make your occasion unique.
It's not a random card you pick up off the shelf, and there are no awkward rhymes for the sake of it! Just words written around your story, your personalities and all those little details that make it totally yours.
Because the most special words aren’t fancy at all. They’re the ones that mean something to the people hearing them.
A little more about the girl behind the words
Outside of Veil & Verse, I’m Rachel, I'm 35 years old, a mum to Willow and Charlie, wife to my incredible husband David, and firm believer that life is SO much better when we make room for a little creativity & fun.
Family is at the heart of so much of what I do. It’s also a constant reminder that the moments we want to hold on to aren’t always the grand, perfectly photographed ones. Sometimes, it’s the in-jokes, the familiar quirks, the stories that get told at every family gathering and the words we wish we’d found the courage to say.
I love taking those seemingly little details and turning them into something people can keep.
I’m also a big believer in doing things your own way. Life doesn’t always follow the plan you imagined, and I think there’s something super lovely about creating, growing and discovering new possibilities along the way.
From my notebook to your big moment
Since launching Veil & Verse, I’ve been fortunate enough to be featured in British Vogue and to write poetry for celebrations in the UK and overseas, working with hundreds of clients along the way.
Every commission is a chance to get to know a new story, find the words that fit and create something that feels genuinely personal.
Whether you’re planning your wedding, celebrating a milestone or searching for a gift with a little more heart, I’d love to help you create something unforgettable.
Because life’s too short for words that could belong to absolutely anyone.
Let's Make Yours Count!
Or, if you have an idea brewing and aren’t quite sure where to start, get in touch. I’d love to hear all about it.
Love Rachel x
