Hi, I'm Hilary

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Congratulations on your forthcoming (or existing) marriage! I would love to help you create your very own unique wedding or renewal of vows ceremony which truly reflects your personality, involving the people who mean the most to you.

My husband & I had a humanist ceremony for our own wedding some years ago, writing our script and personal wedding vows ourselves – as I can help you to do too, identifying what is important to you – and everyone came up to us afterwards to say how much they enjoyed our wedding, and how it truly and uniquely reflected us.

I have taken wonderful non-religious, humanist wedding and vow renewal ceremonies in family homes and gardens, in farm fields and country parks, at historic houses and hotels, in Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, and even the Wallace Collection in London! I also include cultural suggestions if you would like them, eg breaking a glass underfoot, tying garlands round each others' necks, handfasting, walking round a fire etc.

I have been trained in drama at the City Lit, and worked as a trainer, personal coach, and management consultant, as well as standing for Parliament! The skills I have learned enable me to make sure that your ceremony is inclusive, warm and full of love. Please do call me today!

Good afternoon Hilary thank you so much. It was just so beautiful, personal, small just as we wanted it so thank you for a beautiful day. 🤔 and thank you again Hilary you're so lovely and funny and u do your role very very well 🙏🏼 have a beautiful day 🙏🏼❤️🤍

— Raquel

Hi Hilary, Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony. The memories and the script are something we will treasure forever! Thank you so so so much,

— John & Jan

Hi Hilary, how are you? We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything, our wedding was just how we hoped it would be, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony and day. We have had really lovely feedback from our friends and family about the ceremony and we can't thank you enough for making it so perfect and special for us.

— Mel and Alice

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Hilary Leighter

Where I work

At your choice of venue in London, Middx, Berks, Bucks, Herts and Surrey

Fees from...

£650

How to contact me
Email

hfleighter@freeuk.com

Phone

01895 632096

Website

humanist.org.uk/hilaryleighter

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.