A BUSINESSWOMAN who plans weddings and funerals is in line for a national award.

Dunster-based Amanda-Louise Knight, a member of Taunton Chamber of Commerce, has been nominated in the Celebrant of the Year 2021 category of the Celebrant Industry Awards.

Amanda-Louise says organising 'matches and despatches' has been tough during the pandemic.

She said: "I am thrilled to be nominated The Celebrant of the Year 2021, Rising Star and Client Services.

"It's been challenging with my couples planning their wedding during the pandemic, and working closely with families saying farewell during the funerals, so its lovely to be recognised.

"I love what I do making ceremonies personalised to my clients, whether that’s saying I do, or saying farewell, that’s not just a formality, so to be acknowledged for this is truly humbling."

Nominations were sent in by clients, and other professions working in the industry.

Amanda-Louise will find out if she is a winner when the awards are announced on Monday, May 31.