Hi, I'm Janine

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Hello! I am a wedding celebrant trained and accredited by Humanists UK. I create and conduct personalised non-religious weddings and vow renewal ceremonies that truly reflect the unique love story of each couple.

What I offer

I work closely with couples to craft bespoke humanist wedding ceremonies that celebrate your relationship and commitment to each other, and tell your love story. Each humanist wedding is unique, authentic and deeply meaningful, to reflect you as a couple and your personalities and interests. You can incorporate any personal elements you choose, including readings, music, singing, and rituals - to make the day uniquely yours.

Contact me

If you are looking for a professional wedding celebrant to conduct your ceremony, I would love to hear from you. I’m happy to have an initial conversation to explain more about what I do and how I work.

Jan made our wedding ceremony special, individual and personal. We had a very specific atmosphere we wanted to create which she understood perfectly, writing the most amazing script. We met up with her in a neutral place to discuss our day, which was very relaxed and super friendly. Her communication was excellent throughout giving us plenty of notice and time to reply to queries and ideas in the months and weeks leading up to the day. She arrived at the venue in plenty of time and had everything set up as discussed ready for the ceremony. We invited her to stay for a while after to share some food to which she accepted with delight. Her bright, warm, happy and humurous personality shone through, ensuring everyone enjoyed our story. Her voice is naturally clear, confident and of a good volume so n0one missed a word. Jan, without doubt, sprinkled our wedding day with that extra sparkly specialness! Since the wedding, numerous people have said how amazing the ceremony speech was, being so personal and enjoyable, people saying 'far from the usual bore' which is exactly what we wanted. Thank you Jan

— J and J

What a beautiful ceremony! So personal, meaningful and full of humour whilst remaining sincere. The ceremony struck the balance between being formal and informal in a beautiful way. I cried!! Laura

Janine was recently the celebrant at our daughter's wedding. The celebration was the most relaxed, inclusive and emotional that we have ever experienced. The sheer joy of the day was evident from beginning to end. Janine's thorough and thoughtfully prepared presentation, which had been discussed in great detail with the couple was deeply personal and meaningful, drawing everyone present into the the true meaning of union. Whatever your beliefs, the experience was completely inclusive and purely about the two of them. The solemnity of the occasion too was frequently interspersed with light-hearted anecdotes which enabled everyone there to feel part of their journey. The balance was perfect. It was a wonderfully unique and unforgettable celebration.

— S and C

I would like to thank you for leading such a beautiful and memorable ceremony at my sister's wedding. You have a wonderful gift of delivering a ceremony with the perfect blend of emotion, humour and professional material, peppered with lovely little fun facts and personal details. You described both brides' personalities, their values and love story with such accuracy. All of this delivered in a controlled, gentle and professional manner with a seamless flow. My sister and her wife could not have picked a more perfect celebrant to do the job. Thank you Janine

— E and D

Jan conducted my sister's wedding ceremony in June 2024 - she was the consummate professional but above all brought the perfect blend of personalisation, warmth, sincerity and humour. She created a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and the ceremony was joyful and reflective. Highly recommend Jan if you want a truly special and unique experience.

— Becky

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Janine Thomas

Where I work

I am based between Skipton and Keighley and I am happy to travel a radius of 30 miles from this location.

Fees from...

Price on application

How to contact me
Email

janine.thomas@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07739 096356

Website

humanist.org.uk/janinethomas

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.