Hi, I'm Claire

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Hello, and - if you're reading this - congratulations!

I'm a Bristol-based wedding celebrant trained and accredited by Humanists UK. I'm here to help make your wedding or vow renewal as joyful, heartfelt and personal as you could wish for.

Your ceremony should be all about you: who you are as individuals, and together. It's your day, and it should be exactly as you dream it to be (weather permitting!). But even if the sun doesn't come out, it doesn't mean we can't have a sunny celebration. That's where I come in. I write and deliver ceremonies that are designed entirely for you. If you book me, we can meet as often as you like, and I'll have the fun job of writing the script for your wedding! I'm happy to edit it as many times as you like, until it feels perfect.

On the day, I usually conduct the ceremony - but if you are only looking for a scriptwriter and you have a friend or family member you'd like to conduct it, that's fine too. Please get in touch and let me know what you're imagining - I'm very flexible and keen to help!

If you'd like to meet before booking me, just get in touch and we can arrange a Zoom, or get a coffee if you're nearby. Don't hesitate to throw any extra questions my way - wedding planning can be quite daunting and I'm happy to help in any way I can.

Can't wait to hear from you!

The Sunny Celebrant

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Claire Bowman

Where I work

I like to keep mostly to the South West, but I'm very happy to travel further afield a few times a year - please do get in touch if you'd like me to come elsewhere!

Fees from...

Pricing starts at £300 for script only, £600 for weekday weddings and £800 for weeeknd weddings. Please get in touch for a personalised quote.*

*If costs are a barrier, please still enquire. I offer some limited opportunities for low-cost options. Availability is not guaranteed.

How to contact me
Email

hello@thesunnycelebrant.co.uk

Phone

07393 331889

Website

www.thesunnycelebrant.co.uk

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.