Joyful, non-traditional ceremonies crafted for modern couples.
A personal, non-religious ceremony, filled with meaning, fun and emotion, created especially for you!
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Your ideal wedding ceremony isn’t one that feels like it could have been just anybody's wedding ceremony...
You want a personalised wedding or civil partnership ceremony, not just a template with your names (often incorrectly) inserted here and there.
You want an inclusive, heartfelt, non-traditional wedding ceremony, where you feel comfortable, supported, and celebrated for who you are! A fun, yet meaningful, non-religious civil partnership or wedding ceremony. A ceremony you enjoy, and where you feel fabulous, and surrounded by love!
You want a wedding ceremony that reflects you both perfectly, that sets the tone for your celebration and your future. Not a ceremony that feels like the ‘bit you get through’ before the real celebration can start.
You want a wedding ceremony that could only ever be yours!
A relaxed, heartfelt wedding ceremony, created especially for you.
Imagine a wedding ceremony that fits you both perfectly, because it’s been crafted and curated exclusively for you.
Imagine a wedding ceremony where every word, every action and every moment has been included with intention, no elements that feel outdated, uncomfortable or irrelevant, just there because you feel you ‘should’.
Imagine a truly enjoyable wedding ceremony. A ceremony that doesn’t feel like a formality, but instead is a warm, meaningful, wholehearted celebration.
Imagine a wedding ceremony that you’re just as – if not more – excited about than the party that follows!
A non-religious wedding ceremony is still filled with meaning, and a non-traditional wedding ceremony can still feel familiar!
This is all possible with a Humanist wedding ceremony.
I specialise in creating warm, joyful, non-traditional and non-religious civil partnership & wedding ceremonies for couples who want to start their future in a way that’s much more considered, meaningful, and enjoyable than just another template ceremony.
I craft, curate, write and lead your unique, personalised wedding ceremony, from your initial enquiry to the celebratory burst of confetti. I make sure that you can have a unique wedding ceremony that’s less of ‘the usual’, and a whole lot more YOU.
Naomi & Vicky - South West London
“Everyone's been raving about how beautiful and unique the ceremony was. And we've had several guests tell us it's the first time they haven't zoned out during a ceremony (high praise! 😂). Thank you so much for making it so special and meaningful for us.”
Dennis & Katie - West London
“The ceremony was so warm and romantic. You're like a close friend, with the calm confidence to bring everyone together!"
My fee for your personalised wedding ceremony is £1,100.
You’re investing in a wedding that is completely personal to you both. Why not start the celebrations with a wedding ceremony that’s just as meaningful and unique as the rest of your day, led by a professionally accredited celebrant with years of experience.
As your wedding celebrant, I include everything below to ensure that your individually crafted ceremony is feel-good and fabulous, making you feel supported and celebrated!
Before your big day:
A no-obligation ‘connection call’ before booking, so we can double-check we’re a good fit for each other.
My collection of wedding planning resources and ideas, a great way to start thinking about your ceremony, non-traditional wedding ceremonies don’t mean non-meaningful or gimmick-filled!
A couple’s wed-meet, where we chat all about you, your story and how you want your wedding ceremony to feel, so I can get writing!
I’m available throughout your wedding planning to answer questions, bounce ideas around and advise on amazing wedding suppliers that are hugely talented and reflect real diversity.
An individually-crafted, lovingly-created ceremony script, written by me, but completely, uniquely yours.
A ‘You’re getting married!’ call, to reconfirm everything and top up that cheerleading, moral support!
Plus, if you want to write your own vows, I can support with vow writing too.
On your Big Day:
I’m exclusively yours - I only book one civil partnership or wedding ceremony per weekend, I’m totally focused on you!
I’ll lead your humanist civil partnership or wedding ceremony, filled with warmth & joy.
Travel within London, and into Kent, Sussex & Surrey. I happily travel further afield and will confirm additional costs before you book.*
Full public liability and professional indemnity insurance and quality assurance via Humanists UK.
*If the expected journey time to your ceremony is two & a half hours or more, I’ll need to include accommodation locally the night before. I’ll always chat to you first though.
After the big day:
Post big day …Post! A keepsake copy of your civil partnership or wedding ceremony script for you to look back on, plus a couple of little extra mementoes. Who doesn’t like receiving post?
I donate 5% of every booking fee to a charitable cause that aligns with my values. I’m supporting Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid (BCWA). *From April 2025, in response to the Supreme Court’s attack on Trans rights, couples can now choose between BCWA, or Not a Phase, a Trans-led charity uplifting the UK Trans Community.
When you choose a Humanist Wedding Ceremony, you…
Have a truly personalised, non-religious wedding ceremony that reflects and celebrates the real you.
Can celebrate your non-traditional wedding ANYWHERE you like!
Can involve little ones, loved ones, and fur-babies as much or as little(!) as you want!
Can include symbolic rituals to reflect you both. A Humanist Wedding Ceremony is still filled with meaning!
Know that as your Humanist wedding celebrant, I always have your back.
Avoid wedding conveyor belts, I’m focused purely on your wedding ceremony!
What happens when you book me to craft, create and lead your humanist wedding ceremony?
Five steps to your fabulous wedding ceremony
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Finding a humanist wedding celebrant is a really personal choice. Before you book, let’s catch up for a chat about your wedding plans (usually, this will be over Zoom). We’ll have a proper chat to get to know each other, talk about your ideal wedding ceremony, and what you both want your non-traditional wedding ceremony to feel like. You’ll also get an insight into what it’s like to work with me, and I can answer any questions, especially about making a non-religious ceremony meaningful and joyful.
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If you decide that I’m the wedding celebrant for you (yay!!) I'll send some Terms & Conditions, so we have a written agreement. I’ll also take a deposit to secure us both. I’m a serial monogamist, I only book one wedding per day, so once we confirm the date, I’m all yours!
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Next, we’ll have a couple’s wed-meet, where I really get to know you both. I’ll get the key facts sorted, then we can focus on your love story, what made you both want to say I do, as well as more details on what is most important to make your wedding ceremony feel comfortable and enjoyable!
From vows and promises to rituals and ring-bearers, I’ll guide you to make sure your non-traditional wedding feels exactly that…Yours! Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re struggling with where to begin, I can suggest readings, poems or symbolic elements to bring your non-religious wedding ceremony to life (and if that’s already making you cringe, I’ll create something pared back and beautifully simple.) -
I’ll then craft and curate your unique, humanist wedding ceremony, weaving in warmth, joy and a sprinkling of humour. It will feel authentic to you both, flowing between storytelling and symbolism, brimming with celebration. I always aim for feel-good & fabulous on the first attempt, but I’m committed to it being the perfect reflection of you. So if you need it changed to be your ideal wedding ceremony, let me know...I’ll make sure it’s just right in time for your big day!
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On the day, I’ll be at your wedding venue early to make sure we’re all set. I’ll check in with photographers, venue staff, musicians and readers. I’ll also be there to reassure you both. Then, I’ll host your unique, feel-good, nomn-traditional wedding ceremony, kicking off your fabulous day and your fabulous marriage!
So, ou love the idea of a non-traditional civil partnership or wedding ceremony, but you still have some questions about how it all works….
We’re not religious but some of our family are, will you make sure they feel comfortable?
Absolutely! it’s my job to make sure that everyone feels welcome! A Humanist ceremony is non-religious in nature but welcoming to all. Humanism is just about being guided by compassion and reason, thinking for yourself, yet acting for others. Whether your guests follow a faith, or not, they’ll be equally welcome and valued.
Do you lead ceremonies for couples from LGBTQIA+ Communities?
Yes!! I celebrate love in all its glories and actively stand up with and for lovers from the LGBTQIA+ community. I’m delighted to officiate at weddings of people of any sex or gender in any combination!
Is a humanist wedding ceremony legally recognised?
At the moment, humanist weddings are sadly not legally recognised in England or Wales. They’ve been recognised in Scotland since 2005 and are now legally recognised in Jersey and Northern Ireland. Don’t despair! You can still have a feel-good, fabulous personalised wedding! I can advise on how you can obtain a statutory legal registration from your local register office for usually around £50. You say all the legally required words, but you don’t have to include any of the ‘wedding-y’ bits unless you want to. You can do this in the days, weeks or even months running up to your ceremony with me, or even on the day itself. I’m happy to help you figure out the right plan for you.
Want to know more about Humanism and humanist weddings?
Can we involve our pets in our civil partnership or wedding ceremony?
Errrr…Yes, please! If you're anything like me you'll definitely consider your pets to be absolutely part of your family. and as such, you might want to involve them in your wedding ceremony - if they’ll let you!
I can help you think about different ways that you could do this. It's really important to think about your pet's personality and how they're going to feel happy, safe and secure.
Here are just a few ideas… Walkies down the aisle, a paw-fect ring bearer, furry company in the wedding ceremony space, or, if they can’t be there in paw-son, why not at least have them mentioned in your ceremony…
We need to think about disabled access & inclusion for our ceremony, can you help?
100%! I create civil partnership and wedding ceremonies that are inclusive for all couples and all people. I know from personal experience that the ‘average wedding’ often poses challenges or barriers for some people, making them feel ‘less than fabulous’ or even downright excluded. With 15 years of professional experience in inclusive participation and a lifetime of understanding, I will make sure that your ceremony is accessible to everyone involved.
What areas do you cover for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies?
I mainly lead wedding ceremonies across London and the South of England. This helps me to use public transport as a way of keeping my business as sustainable as I can. However - I’m always up for trying a new train line or even better a bus! So, If you're further afield or planning an overseas civil partnership or wedding ceremony drop me a line, I’m always very happy to travel if I can!
“Kathryn made everything about our wedding ceremony so special and unique to us... The ceremony was a magical moment!”
-J & T, South East London
Start your day with a non-religious, modern wedding ceremony, setting the tone for the rest of your celebration and your lives together.
There’s nothing more feel-good and fabulous than celebrating your love in a civil partnership or wedding ceremony that’s unique to you, in a place that feels absolutely right, supported by everyone that matters, let’s make it happen. I cannot wait to work with you as your wedding celebrant and to make your unique, relaxed ceremony a reality.
