Hi, I'm Dawn

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About me

I found the experience of having my own Humanist civil partnership ceremony a few years ago such a warm and positive one that I trained as a wedding and civil partnership* celebrant myself and now work with other couples to create a celebration that is unique, meaningful and memorable.

I have two grown up daughters and have spent much of my career in further and higher education, including as an Educational Psychologist in local government. I am committed to diversity and social justice and care strongly about the environment and the natural world, something reflected in my long-standing activism in support of climate justice.

What I can offer

Using my skills and knowledge I will work with you to create a very special and highly personal non-religious civil partnership or wedding ceremony, or renewal of vows, which tells your story as a couple and which is true to your values and interests. You may be planning a nature-focussed or eco-conscious ceremony; it may be that you want to give a role in your ceremony to key people in your life, or to animals or objects that mean a lot to you. Almost anything is possible!

If you feel that I might be the right celebrant for you, please get in touch.

* Civil Partnerships are available to both same and different sex couples and offer similar benefits to marriage but to legal 'partners' rather than to husbands and wives. This greater equality appeals to many people.

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Dr Dawn Collard

Where I work

I am based in West London and work here and in those surrounding areas which are accessible by public transport.

Fees from...

£650

How to contact me
Email

dawn.collard@humanistceremonies.org.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.