Hi, I'm Anna

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With 20 years of experience as a journalist and interviewer, I know how to turn real love stories into unforgettable ceremonies. Warm, relaxed and completely personal, my weddings are full of laughter and meaning, thoughtfully written to reflect you as a couple. Whether you're planning something big and joyful or more intimate and understated, I’ll work closely with you to create an event that feels unique, heartfelt - and one that you and your guests will be talking about for years to come.

Since training with Humanists UK, I’ve led more than 30 ceremonies under ancient trees, in town halls, gardens, pubs, and everywhere in between — for small groups and crowds of 200+. I can suggest beautiful readings, explain symbolic touches like handfasting, and help you create something that’s completely ‘you’. 

If you’re looking for a celebrant who’s calm, creative, and completely committed to making your day feel unforgettable – I’d love to chat.

See me in action

Visit my website to view video highlights from my previous ceremonies and read more testimonials.

We loved working with Anna for our wedding. We spoke to quite a few celebrants but clicked with her immediately - she is so warm and enthusiastic, we knew she would be perfect for our day. And, we weren't disappointed. Anna created a beautiful story to tell our guests, perfectly capturing the essence of our personalities. We had so many compliments on the ceremony and how personal it was.

— Sam and Dave

There are no words that can capture what Anna brought to the day. Our day, our wedding experience, wouldn’t have been the same without her. From the first meeting to the final ceremony, she was a joy to work with. We’ve been told by a least a dozen friends it was the best ceremony they‘ve attended. We feel so incredibly lucky to have had such a wonderful, kind, and thoughtful person create our perfect ceremony. We’ll treasure the love story she told for us forever, it was magical.

— Debbie and Rami

"Anna was incredible from start to finish! She created the most special script; it blew us away when we first read it. On the day, Anna presented our ceremony flawlessly and captured everything that we could have wished for and so much more - it was romantic, entertaining, intimate, unique and personal. The ceremony was without a doubt, our favourite part of the day."

— Cassie & Ben xxx

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Anna Bailey

Where I work

I split my time between East London and Worthing, and I'm very happy to travel

Fees from...

£800

How to contact me
Email

anna.bailey@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07887 502588

Website

www.the-happy-celebrant.com

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HUMANIST CEREMONIES™ is the network of more than 550 celebrants, trained by national charity Humanists UK to a gold standard to provide memorable and meaningful humanist ceremonies to non-religious people. Operating throughout England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, we deliver authentic, tailor-made and heartfelt ceremonies for life’s key moments. They are always inclusive and welcoming, regardless of the beliefs of those attending.

You can trust Humanist Ceremonies celebrants: We are DBS-checked, fully insured, and regularly peer reviewed for quality assurance. We are committed to a code of conduct, and have a transparent and robust complaints process in the rare case of a problem. We all pay a monthly fee to Humanists UK to further support the work of the charity, and are part of a regional network for like-minded celebrants for support and learning.

Humanist weddings

A humanist wedding ceremony is a wonderful option to celebrate your wedding in the way you choose: without religion but with meaning, and totally true to the two of you. They are uplifting and heartwarming occasions, personal to each couple to reflect your personalities and interests, and your love story. Sincere and significant, your ceremony will be crafted to create an occasion which is unique and fitting to you both.