Hi, I'm Carla

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Warm, vibrant, and wholeheartedly inclusive, a celebrant that brings energy, empathy, and authenticity to every ceremony.

As an inclusive Humanists UK wedding celebrant, I believe every love story deserves to be celebrated with authentic joy. Since becoming a celebrant in 2024, my approach has been simple: create ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful, and true to each couple. Whether you’re whimsically romantic, joyfully quirky or nerdy, proudly queer, or somewhere beautifully in between, together we can craft a ceremony that reflects your personalities, your values, and the commitment that you are making to each other.

As your celebrant, I will help create the bespoke ceremony - that’s perfect for you. I take time to get to know you both through relaxed conversations and thoughtful questions, building a real sense of your story and what matters to you most. I write your ceremony script, following your ideas and wishes, and can offer inspiration for selecting poetry, readings, music and writing personal vows. If you’re drawn to symbolic elements, we can include meaningful rituals—such as handfasting with ribbons, unity acts, or gentle tributes to loved ones—always keeping the focus on authenticity rather than tradition for tradition’s sake.

Alongside my celebrant work, I volunteer with LGBT+ Humanists, helping to organise and lead community events that create welcoming, supportive spaces for connection and celebration. This experience deeply shapes my ceremonies, and I intentionally create an affirming environment for couples of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds. I also bring compassion shaped by personal experience of living with a disability, and with grief. Weddings can carry layered emotions—missing loved ones, blended families, or sensitive relationships—and I gently support you in acknowledging these realities in ways that feel meaningful without overshadowing the joy of your day. My aim is always to balance warmth, sincerity, and emotional authenticity.

Whether you’re planning a woodland gathering, a modern city celebration, or something wonderfully unconventional, we’ll create a ceremony that feels natural and engaging with thoughtful touches that honour both your love, and the love around you. You can relax knowing your ceremony will be full of love, kindness, and genuine care—a true reflection of who you are as a couple, and a moment you and your guests will remember for years to come.

It was Carla's openness and warmth that first caught our attention and after meeting her we knew she was just who we needed. With her vibrant personality and compassionate heart, we had a great time and felt safe and secure throughout the process. We wouldn't change a thing about our ceremony.

— Ant and Elliot

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Carla Miskell

Where I work

I am based in East London but am willing to work with couples and host ceremonies across the UK and overseas.

Fees from...

£400 for weddings, renewals and commitment ceremonies. Low/no income rate available.

How to contact me
Email

carla.miskell@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07886 252675

Website

bsky.app/profile/celebrant-carla.bsky.social

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.