Hi, I'm Jan

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I was inspired to become a Humanist Celebrant after being “blown away” by a Humanist Wedding in Scotland. Not literally blown away - on this particular day in March it was warm and sunny, with snow on the mountain tops and the ceremony took place in a forest – it was magical.

It was like no wedding I had been to before. It was joyful, funny, emotional, creative, beautiful and very memorable. 

I now feel very lucky and honoured to be a Humanist Wedding Celebrant, to help couples create their own very special and unique non-religious Wedding Ceremonies.

The Ceremonies that I create are all different – they are tailor-made for the individuals concerned. The designing of the Ceremony is done together and is part of the joy and excitement of getting married. Some ceremonies are very formal and reflect the seriousness of the occasion whilst others are more light-hearted and fun. However, all ceremonies reflect the character and wishes of those involved. 

I believe that a wedding ceremony should be unique – not just a standard civil or religious ceremony with your names placed in the gaps. I am pleased to say that a Humanist Ceremony can include traditions and rituals that make the occasion familiar and special and we can draw on a range of ideas to match personal taste. 

The Wedding Ceremonies that I conduct can take place anywhere - from a vineyard to a forest, hotel, marquee or private garden. Some ceremonies are held inside and others outside - the choice is yours.

Here are some words that people have used to describe me as a Humanist Wedding Celebrant:

“warm, caring, fun, creative and professional”

If these words resonate with you, please feel free to give me a call to tell me all about your lovely news and your hopes for your special day.

I look forward to chatting with you!

PS: I am also a Naming Celebrant, a retired Airport Director, a keen sailor, a cyclist and an artist.

Tel: 07801 697926

Janhalliday6@icloud.com

Instagram @janhallidaycelebrant

Dear Jan, thank you so much for everything you have done for us. It was lovely having you as our celebrant to marry us in the woods - it was magical. We are so over the moon with how the day went and we could not be happier.

— Lucy and Tom

Dear Jan, we had the wedding of our dreams last Saturday and you were a huge part of it. I knew straight away that we had made the right choice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

— Ayda and Nick

Hi Jan, just a message to say thank you for being part of our day. Everyone has said how personal and beautiful the ceremony was and we have you to thank you for that.

— Katie and Craig

Dear Jan, we wanted to say thank you again for the part you played in our special day. You brought exactly the energy we wanted for our wedding ceremony and we are so glad we found you! We knew from our first meeting that you would be perfect.

— Florence and George

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Jan Halliday

Where I work

I am based on the South Coast, near Southampton. I work in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex. I conduct many ceremonies in the New Forest, Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Chichester and the Isle of Wight.

Fees from...

From £725

How to contact me
Email

janhalliday6@icloud.com

Phone

07801 697926

Website

humanist.org.uk/janhalliday

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.