what is a humanist
wedding ceremony?
Well… my fellow humanist celebrants and I believe, two people get married because they love, respect and adore each other. Two people, choosing to share their lives. Therefore, we believe their wedding ceremony, should reflect just that!
A humanist ceremony puts you and your partner at the centre. It brings to life a bespoke script that is totally unique and completely personal to your relationship… taking your guests on a wonderful journey, through your relationship to date.
Humanist ceremonies are legal too. As a member of the Humanist Society NI, I’m authorised by GRONI (aka the General Register Office of Northern Ireland) to conduct legal marriages, as long as the marriage takes place in Northern Ireland.
So you don’t need to worry about getting the legal part done somewhere else before/after, you’ll be legal on the day!
You then have the choice of including little touches in your ceremony e.g. poems, readings, music, family, friends, special elements (e.g. hand-fasting, unity candle ceremony, warming of the rings or champagne toast) and so much more!
The whole point being this is YOUR wedding day. This is YOUR wedding ceremony. And this is YOUR journey into forever.
Why not kickstart that future with a wonderfully creative and beautifully personalised ceremony script that reflects you,
your soulmate and that one-of-a-kind adventure that’s brought you here… Your past, your present and your future!
It can be FUN. It can be EXCITING. It can be EMOTIONAL. It can be CREATIVE. It can be RELAXED. It can be HUMOROUS.
It can be ROMANTIC. It can be MEANINGFUL. It can be EVERTHING YOU WANT IT TO BE! It can be YOU!
As a celebrant, I get to know you *properly*. I learn who you are as individuals and who you are together. I learn your love and life, your moments and milestones, your history and happiness… Then I create a ceremony to capture it all perfectly.
I’ll work for you, and with you, to make sure that you and your guests have something to remember, and talk about, forever!
overview of the process:
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Consultation
We’ll meet at a fair or you’ll reach out to me online. I’ll send you an email with info and pricing. We’ll schedule a date (in person or online) to chat about your wedding, determine your dream ceremony and get to know each other… You’ll decide if I’m the perfect celebrant for you. But spoiler alert, I am!
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Script Magic
Then I’ll observe you when we meet (not as weird as it sounds)! I’ll take a mental note of how you interact and what you’re like together, just so I can write the script more ‘you’. I’ll send a Google form to collect the content and info I need to start then I’ll send the first draft over to you for any edits/changes!
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Wedding Day
In the voice of Anna (Frozen) “IT’S WEDDING-ATION DAY”!! Hair and makeup is done, everyone looks stunning, so it’s time to bring to life that script we created! In front of all your favourite people… you’ll share a laugh, maybe shed a tear, and smile from ear to ear, as you legally marry the love of your life!
EXAMPLES OF SPECIAL ELEMENTS
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“Amy, thank you so much for everything so far! You have been so generous with your time, attentive and really put us at ease. We are absolutely delighted to have you play such an important part of our day! It was definitely meant to be. To feel this comfortable having a vulnerability with our celebrant is so important, so thank you! Let’s goooo!!”
upcoming fairs i’m attending:
BALLYGALLY CASTLE HOTEL
sATURday 16th NOVEMBER 2024 @ 1-4pm
THE CARRIAGE ROOMS AT MONTALTO ESTATE
SUNDAY 24th november 2024 @ 11AM-2pmBeech hill country house - the ni wedding fair
sunday 8th december 2024 @ 2-5pm
I’ve been where you are… I get it… I understand completely!
Come along, say hello and tell me all about your dream day!
I would love to meet you and the one that made you say YES!