Hi, I'm Charmian
If you're looking for a non-religious, heartfelt wedding ceremony you've come to the right place
Your day, your way Unlike civil ceremonies, humanist weddings are never bland or unmemorable. Intimate or grand, they're always a personalised expression of how you choose to celebrate your love and commitment. You aren't restricted to licensed venues either. You choose your special place- the grandeur of a chateau; being in nature in a park, woodland or breathtaking beach setting; having a bijoux best peeps bash in a back garden - you do you
Diverse & Inclusive Humanist Ceremonies are LGBT inclusive and colour blind. I'm proud to say that HUK celebrants were performing same-sex wedding/commitment ceremonies many decades before they were legally recognised in the UK
3 simple steps
1. A free, no-obligation phone/online/in person chemistry chat
2. We agree to go ahead and start planning your dream wedding and keep talking. We'll have a full rehearsal before the big day
3. Your wedding day. I’ll get there early to ensure we’re 100% good to go
Me in a nutshell...
* I live in South West London and love my daily walks in the abundant green space it has to offer
* I'm gregarious: building relationships, collaborating, listening to people's wonderful stories are some of my favourite things
* I believe that creative expression is one of the human superpowers - storytelling is essential, enriching and as old as people have lived in groups
* I love art, dance, music, opera, literature, theatre, film
* I care deeply about climate action, diversity & inclusion and human rights
* I'm an auto/biographies, What I believe podcast, Desert Island Discs enthusiast - other people's experiences and perspectives are fascinating
#fan of Lauren Laverne's personable, empathic, warm style
* I really enjoy: travel, culture, the hustle and bustle of city life and like the tranquility of being in nature, listening to birdsong, being by the sea
* When I was a child I wanted to be a Blue Peter presenter or an explorer/travel writer
* I relax by walking, cooking, eating with/chatting with friends, pottering in my garden or reading
* My favourite animal: cats - big, small, domesticated, wild
* Best bit of being a humanist wedding celebrant: my couple's!, crafting ceremonies that bring their love story to life and are full of joy and laughter
Charmian Todd
Where I work
LONDON and open to travelling further afield to destination weddings in South West, South East and overseas
Fees from...
Price on application
How to contact me
charmian.todd@humanistceremonies.org.uk
Phone
Website
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.
