Hi, I'm Duncan

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Warm, inclusive wedding ceremonies, tailored for you.

I'm a wedding celebrant living in Brighton & Hove with my husband of many years. I'm happy to work locally and in London and across Kent, Surrey and Sussex and beyond.

I aim to support couples with very diverse family, chosen family and friendship groups to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all faiths and none. And for people with very different life experiences and backgrounds. One of the brilliant things about weddings is the chance to create a community, on that one special day, bringing together people who might never have met anywhere else. But where all are united by their connection with the couple, or one of them. It's a great privilege to play a part in these joyful occasions.

My mission is to create warm and inclusive ceremonies. I give couples the space and confidence to celebrate their love and commitment in their unique way, surrounded and supported by the people who matter most. My wedding style tends to the romantic, but always with a sprinkle of sparkly joy and humour. LGBTQ+ and straight couples equally welcome!

Hablo castellano y me encantaria ofrecer una ceremonia de boda bilingue.

Fluent in Spanish and happy to offer bilingual weddings.

Duncan's style is sweet and authentic like he's known you forever. His speaking style is like silk, he'll have your guests engrossed and wanting to hear more of your life story.

— David

I really felt listened to when Duncan interviewed me about our relationship and the words he wrote about me and my partner felt like he'd known us for years...He writes with such a clear eloquent style and everyone warmed to him immediately.

— Lizzy

Duncan has such a lovely, calming presence - but always with a twinkle in his eye. Special magic.

— Emma

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Duncan Rudkin

Where I work

London, Brighton & Hove, Sussex and across SE England.

Fees from...

£900, subject to any agreed additional charges for weddings further than one hour away from Brighton.

Fluent in

Spanish

How to contact me
Email

duncan.rudkin@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07798 786250

Website

ceremoniesbyduncan.com

Google

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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.