It is most important that your ceremony is meaningful to you, that it reflects your wishes and of course that you enjoy your big day!

This can be a formal wedding, civil partnership celebration or something less conventional. Some people find that a   religious ceremony, with its particular content and ritualised format does not fit their outlook on life or hopes for the future.

 Registry Office ceremonies remain governed by strict laws, which control what can be said or done. These ceremonies are designed around a standard framework. It is not currently possible to be legally married or have a civil partnership ceremony out of doors and there are limitations on time, place and the content of such ceremonies.

No wonder then that Humanist ceremonies have increased in popularity over recent times, as more couples wish to create a day that is unique to them.

Your Day, Your Ceremony!
A Humanist ceremony is completely tailored to your wishes. While reflecting basic Humanist values it is modelled around words and music of your choice. As such the ceremony carries true meaning and significance for you, your familly and friends.

You can be as romantic and creative in designing your ceremony as you wish, with family or guests participating if you choose. Humanist ceremonies have been held in gardens, marquees, on boats, in castles, on beaches and in the couple's own home. Theere is no need for a special license.

So, what happens next?
Once you have made contact with me we'll arrange a mutually convenient time for our first meeting. Gradually over the coming weeks we will thoroughly plan the ceremony, so that you  feel relaxed and confident the day will go well.

Legalities
As a Humanist ceremony does not form a marriage or civil partnership contract in the legal sense at the moment, most couples will briefly attend a Registry Office to complete those formalities. Usually people attend a day or two before the Humanist ceremony, to deal with this side of things. Most couples then come to regard the Humanist celebration as that which binds them together.  Please remember it is not necessary to exchange rings at the Registry Office.