Hi, I'm Gill

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I LOVE A GOOD WEDDING! There it is, I have said it , the reason I do all of this is that I love a good wedding!

Thankfully my couples agree and we have a lot of fun getting to know each other and planning amazing ceremonies, where the couple are at the very heart of their wedding day.

Whether you are planning a small intimate wedding with just the two of you, an extravagant event with a cast of hundreds or something in between you can be sure that together we will create something that is absolutely perfect for you, your friends and family.

Humanist ceremonies are totally inclusive, whatever your faith, belief or worldview, whatever your gender or sexuality, however you identify and no matter how neuro spicy you may be, you are most welcome. But above all Humanist Ceremonies have no rules, woohoo!! - so we can focus on what is important to you.

Each person, each couple is unique and it is important that your wedding ceremony reflects that in both content and tone, for some that is a white wedding in tune with tradition, for others a more multicultural or colourful approach and for some there is a path of humour, laughter and fun throughout - whichever way you choose I love to hear the journey that brought you to this point and capture those thoughts and dreams to weave into the script.

Oh and did we mention that you can get married absolutely anywhere ? - with the landowners consent - so if you have dreamt of getting married on a cliff top, in a brewery, on a beach or even on Grandad's allotment we can do that and if you fancy something less traditional or themed in some way we can do that too - the choices are immeasurable.

Whilst for some freedom of choice is a battle cry and they know exactly what they want, for others it can create some anxiety so I am here to help you along the way with whatever you need. Calm and unflappable, with knowledge, expertise and experience comes a huge array of ideas, readings, poems and music which I am always happy to share - so whether you already have your vows written or whether you need help and guidance throughout I am here for you.

If you would like to find out more just get in touch, I would love to hear from you.

www.gillsimkisshumanistcelebrant.com

www.quirkyceremonies.com

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for making our day so special and unique. Our friends and family were blown away by the ceremony!!

— Rachel and Kevin

We absolutely loved our wedding, it was everything that we dreamed of and more - thank you for all those extra little things that you did, they meant so much, thank you for everything, it was amazing

— Zoe and Chris

That was amazing ! Wow I didn't know you could do that, everyone should have wedding like this!

— Kerri

Thank you so much, you made us laugh and cry all at the same time, I can't believe it was so funny

— Mia

I've never been to a Humanist wedding before, I didn't know what to expect but I loved it, we laughed and cried and I found out things I didn't know about my brother, I can't believe he told you that - thank you

— Chris

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Gill Simkiss

Where I work

I am based in the Eden Valley, Cumbria and happy to travel throughout the county and surrounding areas of Yorkshire, Lancashire, Teeside and the Borders and even further afield. One of the joys of being a celebrant is that we can work anywhere and for your destination wedding I will happily pack my bag and travel, you only need to ask.

Fees from...

£750 - inclusive of an initial no-obligation zoom meeting to see whether I am the right celebrant for you, it is so important to make the right choice, an in-depth meeting where for 2-4 hours we talk about your journey, your relationship and your hopes and dreams for the future, a draft script for your approval, a ceremony rehearsal at the venue, exclusive booking on the day and conducting your ceremony and a keepsake copy of your unique script.

How to contact me
Email

gill.simkiss@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07971 315515

Website

humanist.org.uk/gillsimkiss

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.