Hi, I'm Jeremy

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Being a celebrant is a special occupation. There’s nothing better than to look out over a sea of joyful, smiling faces supporting a couple celebrating their love in the best possible way – at a Humanist wedding.

An accredited Humanist celebrant, I conduct bespoke non-religious weddings and vow renewal ceremonies. I have a passion for writing and delivering a ceremony designed precisely to your requirements. Everybody’s love story is unique and deserves telling and being celebrated in a unique, personal and meaningful way. There are virtually no limits to the structure of your wedding ceremony or where you have it (assuming the landowner’s permission is granted, of course!) and I love helping people work out how best to capitalise on the freedom of choice that non-religious ceremonies give.

Planning a wedding celebration or vow renewal can be a bit daunting, so I work hand-in-hand with each couple and take them every step of the way towards creating their perfect ceremony. If you’re worried about what to write for your vows and promises, or you’re not sure of what readings to choose or even what music to use, I’m more than happy to offer plenty of suggestions. And you have the freedom to including any personal elements or rituals you want to; your wedding should be a true reflection of who you are and something to remember forever, so you are absolutely encouraged to let your imagination run wild! Meaning yes, we can incorporate that trumpet solo you’ve always wanted to perform in front of your family and dearest friends, if you really must!

Thank you for visiting my page, and I really hope that we can have a chat about how to make your special day absolutely perfect for you.

“Jeremy was absolutely brilliant! He used great humour in telling our story and had really good comic timing, with dollops of gravitas and reflection in the mix as well for balance. The whole ceremony was just lovely!” – Doug and Becky

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Jeremy Shepherd

Where I work

London, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, Sussex, Oxford, Cambridge, parts of Dorset and Essex. Also happy to travel anywhere at all that I'm asked if the costs are covered!

Fees from...

£875 Anything required specifically for a wedding - costumes, international travel, overnight stays etc - can either be provided for me or I can purchase and charge back at cost.

How to contact me
Email

jeremy.shepherd@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07584 474574

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.