Hi, I'm David

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When was the last time you went to a truly great wedding - not just the after-party, but a ceremony that was fun, really about the couple, and that you felt part of?  Many weddings turn out to be a nice half-hour formality for the couple before the fun stuff begins.

Let me help make your wedding ceremony a brilliant start to your wedding,  in a ceremony written with you, and uniquely about you, that is engaging for your family and friends, celebrating what makes you both who you are.

As a humanist celebrant I’ll help you tell your story, in a ceremony that is unique and special for you and your guests, and memorable for all the right reasons: personal, fun, joyous and touching, with love, laughter and probably tears.

I’d like to think it goes without saying - but I say it anyway – it is who you are, who loves you, and how you love others, that we celebrate. Whatever personal pronouns you use, dear human, I’ll work with you to give you the wedding ceremony you want.

Your wedding can be whatever you want it to be: a quiet joyous affair, a large gathering, traditional, themed, indoors, outdoors, underground, at sea or, why not, even in the air (can’t think how that would work but happy to explore this with you) - whatever’s your thing. Most importantly, your wedding should be uniquely tailored to you. And you aren’t leaving your dog at home are you? They are usually glad to attend and happy to be ring-bearers.

There’s no need to follow trends or influencers, nor ‘out there’ or 11/10 on the dial: have the wedding you really want.  I’ll help you make it truly reflect and celebrate you both on your special day, whether in a stately home, a wedding barn, a yacht club, your favourite pub, beach, garden or a woodland clearing.

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Absolutely beautiful, tender, warm, hopeful, joyous

— Hannah and Mandy

Warm, romantic, tender … and funny

— Kate and Ian

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David Moon

Where I work

Northumberland has no shortage of beautiful formal and informal venues. My ceremonies are most often around Alnwick, Amble, Bedlington, Alnmouth, Morpeth, Hexham, Corbridge, Berwick, Rothbury, Wooler, Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle, North Shields, South Shields and neighbouring counties..

Fees from...

£500.-

How to contact me
Email

davimon@fastmail.net

Phone

07745 381115

Website

www.stepforwardstudio.co.uk/wedding

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.