Hi, I'm Grania

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Tell me what you want, what you really really want…

I’d love to hear all about you and what has brought you to this exciting moment in time, whether you’re planning a wedding, a commitment ceremony or vow renewal. It will be my pleasure to listen to your stories and craft them into a ceremony that reflects the journey that you are on together. 

It is all about what feels important to you and moments that reflect your culture, community and shared history. Let’s say you’d like to let off smoke canisters in rainbow colours or have a hand fasting with ribbons braided by your grandparents or a Bon Jovi singalong, my response will always be …hells yeah!

I’ll make sure the process of planning for the big day is fun and collaborative, with plenty of time to bounce around ideas and script edits and make sure you have the ceremony you’ve always dreamed of. I can also support you with vow writing and public speaking. 

I’m recently qualified as a humanist celebrant but come with 20 years experience of performing and writing shows. Fun fact - I used to be in the circus! I was drawn to being a celebrant for the opportunity to use these skills for good and to create shared moments of joy in community. 

I strongly believe in active inclusion and equity. I have a brother with severe learning disabilities and I have worked a lot with people with additional needs, as a workshop leader and support worker. I am also part of the queer community. I can bring this way of thinking to support you, whatever your needs, and ensure your ceremony caters for all of your loved ones.

Next steps…

Get in touch. Finding the right celebrant is a bit like dating, you want to find the right person for you, so I offer a free 20 minute chat online. You can ask any questions you may have and check out if I’m someone you’d like to work with. 

I’d love to hear from you!

You have to see Grania in action: she is a highly skilled storyteller and connector, lighting up the entire stage.

— LucyLovesCircus (show review)

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Grania Pickard

Where I work

I am based in Bristol and excited to offer ceremonies in Bristol, the South West and South Wales.

I have family in East Yorkshire and would welcome the opportunity to pop home and marry you.

I will travel to your dream location (let's chat).

Fees from...

£850

How to contact me
Email

graniapickard@gmail.com

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.