Hi, I'm Joe
It feels like I have the best job in the world. My true passion lies in bringing people together. Weddings have always made me smile from ear to ear, and I'm incredibly grateful to meet such wonderful couples and watch their love story unfold.
I’m all about spreading good vibes and celebrating your one-of-a-kind love story. My journey into humanist weddings began with my own special day in the enchanting Scottish Highlands, motivating me to spread the love.
In my career, I've honed my skills in designing customer experiences. That means I've become good at listening, understanding people's stories, and crafting solutions that truly resonate. Over the past 25 years, I've not only mastered public speaking, but I've also developed a knack for forming genuine connections. As a celebrant, I'm ready to bring all that expertise to make your day one to remember.
I've taken the spotlight on different stages, from delivering presentations to showcasing my musical talents in live performances. From Meisner to improv, I've also delivered scripts on some of London's iconic stages.
As well as crafting ceremony scripts that ooze romance, I'm also a songwriting enthusiast. There's nothing quite like composing melodies that celebrate the magic of love and the wonders of nature. But nothing beats basking in the sun, taking long walks through the woods, and sharing it all with my wife, Laura. We live in Essex, with our two adorable ragdoll cats, Bucky and Bumble.
Drop me a line so we can get the wheels in motion for planning your wedding ceremony!
Thank you so much for being our amazing celebrant at our commitment ceremony. You were calm and unflappable from our first contact through the many amendments right through to the ceremony itself. You conducted the ceremony with humour, eloquence and style. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to any couples in the future.
— J & A
Joe Brisley
Where I work
Essex and East London. I offer a limited number of destination weddings every year and with my passion for travel, festivals, and the joy of being surrounded by large gatherings, I’m excited to conduct your ceremony anywhere your heart desires.
Fees from...
Price on application
How to contact me
joe.brisley@humanistceremonies.org.uk
Website
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.
