Hi, I'm Kathryn

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(LOVELY DAY CELEBRANT)

... and I adore creating 'Lovely Days' for lovely humans!

It makes me extraordinarily happy to see couples - and their chosen people - being present in the moment and celebrating their love. I write ceremonies that are relaxed, authentic, and created with genuine care and affection. I love hearing about couples' stories and how they live and love together. Every journey is different and beautiful in its own way.

As an accredited humanist celebrant, my ceremonies are joyful, intentional, and focused on you lovely people and your unique love. Couples choosing a non-religious marriage deserve a personalised celebration that reflects their own beliefs and values. An 'insert name here' civil ceremony with a council employee just doesn't cut it!

How does it work?

We plan every detail together. I meet with you to hear all about your love story... how you met... how you fell in love. Your story is the core of your bespoke script. You can choose to have symbolic acts such as handfasting / handtying, candle lighting or tree-planting. You can have fun with geeky references, guest vows, surprises... and if you are totally smitten you'll be glad to know I am an unapologetic romantic, so if you want to go full tilt with the symbolism and the emotion I'm here for it.

How do I find out more?

If you would like to talk about how we can create your perfect ceremony, send me an email or Instagram DM to enquire about your date. Then we can book your free, no obligation 'connection call' or in person meet-up if you are local. Pop over to my Lovely Day Celebrant Instagram page for more details on what gorgeous elements we can include in your ceremony, and head to Kathryn Heaney at Humanists UK for a breakdown of the more practical details.

It's your day, your way. If you'd like it to be a 'Lovely Day' then get in touch!

Recommended celebrant at:

Bredenbury Court Barns,

Digbeth Old Library,

Swallows Nest Barns,

Manor Hill House,

Bennetts Willow Barn,

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

Allcott Weddings

Shire Tipis

Belcote Farm

Kathryn has such an easy-going natural warmth and set just the right tone for a gorgeously personal ceremony. I couldn't stop smiling!

— Meg

THANK YOU KATHRYN!!!!! You were such an important person for the most important part of our most important day. You were the BEST - everything you brought to our day was perfect and you are the loveliest and kindest celebrant we could have hoped for. Despite the speed we planned this, and the weather on the run up to the date (even that morning!) it feels like a miracle that not only did it all come together on the day, but it was better than we could ever have hoped for! xxx Such a beautiful human for our beautiful day. Thank you!

— Rich

Our day wouldn't have been at all the same without the gorgeous ceremony Kathryn wrote for us. We loved how personal everything was, and it made the day so much more magical. We're so grateful & loved every moment of the planning process too. Highly recommend her if anyone is looking for a celebrant, she's the best!

— Maisie

Kathryn did such a great job as celebrant; the ceremony was absolutely perfect - personal, kind, and full of romance. She also handled the practical side of things brilliantly - bringing attention to all the little details that are so important. Above all, it was clear, affectionate, and all about them. What a great wedding!

— Julian

[The script is] incredible! We love it so much! We've just sat reading it together, and we cried and laughed- it's amazing! We love it, honestly, thank you so much. All suddenly feeling very real, we're so excited!

— Sam

Thank you so much Kathryn. This [script] is AMAZING!!! You've really covered all the points and taken everything on board - you're like a sponge ha! We got very emotional reading through it!

— Claire

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Kathryn Heaney

Where I work

I'm based in Birmingham - West Midlands, near the Worcestershire border.

My local areas include Warwickshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds and across the Midlands.

I'm very happy to travel, so if your dream wedding is on a beach, up a mountain, or in a far-flung destination - count me in!

(I welcome Dorset weddings particularly, as I love having an excuse to visit my favourite place!)

Fees from...

How to contact me
Email

lovelydaycelebrant@gmail.com

Instagram

lovelydaycelebrant

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.