humanist weddings
Humanist weddings are non-religious, personalised ceremonies. They put you at the forefront of your ceremony, focusing on you as a couple and all the brilliant unique details that make you you.
If you want a ceremony brimming with joy, love, tears, personality and laughter — you’ve come to the right place. You won’t find a more unique and deeply personal option on your wedding day. No two ceremonies are the same — there’s no “copy and paste” or “insert couples' names here”. The wedding script is tailor-made to reflect your dynamic and incorporate all the unique details about you and your love story.
Traditionally, we have only two wedding options: a religious ceremony or a registrar-led one. If you're not religious — like 37% of the UK population — a church wedding can feel inauthentic and out of line with your values.
The other traditional option is a legal, registrar-led ceremony. But they can sometimes feel a little lacking, with generic words and a feel that most people have seen many times before. Guests are invited to celebrate your day by listening to a quick 15-minute service with set legal wording. They contain little personal information and all sorts of restrictions and rules.
Imagine crafting your ceremony in the same way you have planned the rest of your day. Entirely personal, bespoke and tailored to who you both are as individuals and as a couple. That's where I come in...
As a humanist celebrant, I spend months getting to know you to create a ceremony that caters to your personality and values. With a humanist wedding, you have the freedom to choose any location, vows, readings and rituals. There are no strict guidelines to adhere to, so there is so much space to truly celebrate who you are.
You can get married at your favourite beach, barn, clifftop, garden, licensed or non-licensed venue. We can incorporate symbolic rituals such as handfasting, add a fun quiz, toast with a shot, make your dog a ringbearer, read your favourite film quotes, or get all your guests involved in a group singalong.
We can also look at which traditional elements you’d like to include — and those you want to bin.
After getting to know you, I'll create a completely bespoke wedding script. I can also help you write your vows. And I’m always on hand to help with any worries or thoughts in the lead up to your wedding.
With a bespoke ceremony from start to finish, your wedding will be more fun, meaningful, and original for you and your guests.
Do you have to be a humanist to have a humanist wedding?
Humanists generally believe in living an ethical life that embraces empathy and equality for people and the natural world. The ceremonies emphasise human connection and love, rather than religious teachings or rituals. My ceremonies have a humanist philosophy — as I'm a humanist celebrant — but you don't have to be a humanist to have a humanist wedding!
I'm also a celebrant for vow renewals and divorce ceremonies.
Here are some guides to learn more about humanist weddings. Otherwise, scroll down and find out about the steps to working with me as your humanist wedding celebrant.
“Roxy is so warm and sincere, she created the perfect ceremony. She made everyone feel included and really made it unique. I loved every minute!”
— Anna
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