You don't have to be a humanist to have a humanist ceremony. A humanist ceremony is always welcoming and flexible; it can be an ideal way to reflect a rich mix of cultures and personal family traditions and can include religious readings and songs.

 And you don't have to ditch every traditional element if you like them. Many couples make vows or promises to one another in humanist celebrations which range from very traditional to completely whacky; you can adapt conventions as you want to, in marvellous ways.

Humanist ceremonies can be big or intimate, held in beautiful buildings or in your living room and they can intricate, simple, affordable, but always highly personal. Every one is special and memorable.

One thing you should know is that while a humanist wedding is a legal ceremony in Scotland and Northern Ireland, it isn't - yet - in England or Wales. So, if you want to be legally hitched here, you will need to get the piece of paper from your local registrar.

what next?

If you’d like to follow up, please get in touch for a chat and you can ask any questions you might have and tell me a bit about the vibe you want for your day.

And if you decide we’re a match…

  • I'll send you a simple contract and take a modest deposit to book your date.

  • We'll meet to get to know one another. We'll talk about what love and partnership means to you, with subsequent meetings as we plan the ceremony and I work on your script

  • I can make suggestions about ideas and rituals to symbolise your love, about readings, music and ways to involve your family and friends in the ceremony

  • I’ll support you to write your vows if you want to include promises to one another

  • We'll amend the script and redraft as necessary until you're entirely happy

  • If you'd like a rehearsal before the day that's fine too

  • I'll liaise with everyone involved in the ceremony to make sure they're in the loop and everything goes brilliantly on the day

“ Jane was the perfect celebrant for our wedding. She understood our vibe straight away when we said we’d like it to be ‘outside amongst the trees’, and she thought about the sentiments and the practicalities from the get go. She is warm and kind and walks a beautiful balance of getting to know her couple and their families, while giving space for the occasion to be all about you!"

Celebrant Weddings

Congratulations on your wedding plans - it's a great idea to think about a humanist ceremony!

Couples often choose to have a humanist ceremony because it will be freer and more personal than a traditional religious or registry office service. You can literally do anything you want. It's about celebrating what makes you, you, not the legal aspect. No two humanist weddings are ever the same.

What they do all have in common is our desire to hold ceremonies to mark the meaning of key moments in our lives. People have done this down the ages. Your marriage, civil partnership or vow renewal is an outward demonstration for you both, of your deep feelings and it marks a moment of change or renewal, and your commitment to one another.

And for your guests, it's a joyful opportunity to demonstrate their love and support for you, on the day and into the future.