Very simply a humanist wedding ceremony is an alternative to a religious or registry wedding ceremony. If you aren’t religious or just don’t quite feel a religious ceremony is right for whatever reason, and if you find that registry weddings are a little bit hurried and formulaic for your tastes, then a humanist ceremony is another option. The general principle is that it’s totally tailored to you. You can do whatever you want, it’s your wedding day so you write the rules. You can be super traditional or as wild as you want. And I work with you to figure out what feels right for you as a couple and bring it to life!
“Receiving the first draft of our script was such a moment, I think that’s when the wedding actually seemed ‘real’ for us, and we started getting properly excited for the day itself”
Rachel and Will
We have an initial chat, in person or on zoom, whatever’s convenient. No obligations on either side, just a chance to get to know one another. You can ask me anything you want and figure out if I’m the right celebrant for you.
If you are keen, then you secure your date in my diary with a deposit. Then we chill for a little bit!
A few months before your big day, we get back in touch and start preparing your ceremony. We’ll have another catch up just to refresh your memory, get your minds whirring about all the possibilities.
I’ll get you to do some homework and we meet again to chat, keep getting to know you, your story as a couple. There will be some back and forth, to-ing and fro-ing, and I’ll write the first draft of your ceremony.
You feed back on the first draft. This is really important, it’s your big day, you should have whatever you want, and I’m not precious. We can change it, add bits, remove bits. We’ll eventually end up with your final script.
If it’s possible and you want to, we do a rehearsal or ‘walk through’ before the wedding itself. Just so you and everyone who’s involved can exercise all those ‘where to stand’ worries and get it all clear in your heads.
I rock up in plenty of time, make sure everyone knows what they’re doing, and all that’s left to do is marry you!