Hi, I'm Katie

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It’s lovely to see that you’re interested in a humanist, non-religious wedding ceremony.

Scroll to the bottom now if you're not into reading and just want to get to know me in nine words ⬇️

I’m a Birmingham-based humanist wedding celebrant working across the West Midlands, East Midlands and beyond. I have been awarded the title of West Midlands Wedding Celebrant of the Year for 2026 by The Wedding Industry Awards as well as the national newcomer title.

Also, new for 2026, I will be offering some Cornwall ceremonies as I make the gradual move towards living by the sea. Whether you’re planning a big celebration in a grand venue or a small, intimate gathering somewhere special, I’d love to help you create a ceremony that feels completely and unapologetically you.

I’ve officiated ceremonies all across the Midlands - from relaxed, outdoor gatherings of three to full-scale celebrations with 250+ guests. I’m proud to be a recommended supplier at some incredible wedding venues, including Blackbrook Barns in Lichfield, Prestwold Hall and The Hall Barns in Loughborough, Royle Forest in Derbyshire and several amazing venues in Digbeth, Birmingham.

A bit about me: I’m a lifelong lover of weddings and a wedding photo obsessive. Some of my earliest memories are of playing in my mom’s wedding dress and spending hours poring over my parents’ wedding album. I even spent a few years writing for the much-loved Love My Dress wedding blog, before becoming a fully accredited celebrant with Humanists UK.

What I love most about humanist wedding ceremonies is that no two are the same. Every couple brings something different - your story, your values, your vibe, and I’ll work with you to shape a ceremony that reflects exactly that. Whatever choices you make will ensure that this is not the boring bit of the day that you *must get through* to get on with the real celebration. It will be the start of the celebrations.

Whether you want something more traditional or completely unique, I approach each ceremony with a blank page, an open mind and a determination to make it meaningful, memorable and fun.

So, if you're planning a wedding and want to work with a celebrant who will care about your ceremony as much as, if not more than, you, please do get in touch to find out more.

Together, let’s create a ceremony that’s significant, joyful and utterly you.

Quick fire round –

My three main loves: music, great food and the sea

Key personality traits: patient, calm and silly

We would massively recommend Katie as a wedding celebrant!

She really took the effort to learn our story and get to know us, which was reflected in the wonderfully personal ceremony that she wrote and delivered. So many people told us how much they loved the ceremony, too. Katie was also so thoughtful, flexible and considerate in the lead-up to the wedding. We are really happy that we picked her to run our ceremony. Thank you Katie! x

— James & Anna

When we booked Katie we didn’t know much about celebrant ceremonies, we had actually booked her because of issues with timings with the registrar, but having a celebrant is one of the best decisions we made for our day.

Katie is a gorgeous person inside and out who instantly made us feel at ease when talking about our journey as a couple. She gave us so many ideas for our ceremony and the final script was so perfect. Our ceremony was still quite traditional in style but with so many personal touches, all of our guests commented on how brilliant Katie was and how beautiful the ceremony was. We are so grateful that we chose Katie for our day.

Thank you so much Katie you beautiful lady! X

— Jade & Grant

Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special Katie. We decided we wanted a celebrant to conduct our wedding ceremony so we could have he ceremony how we wanted and it is the best decision we made. Katie got to know us over the months leading up to our wedding and when she sent us over the script she had written for the day we both had tears. We could clearly see how much time and effort had been put into making it so special. The day of the ceremony was lovely, all our guests commented after how beautiful it was and what a fantastic job Katie did. So thank you again Katie you were absolutely fabulous!!

— Sarah & Ravi

"We had never attended a Humanist wedding before and were unsure what to expect. We loved every minute. Katie confidently conducted a beautifully unique ceremony, weaving a carefully and sensitively crafted address. She spent time getting to know the couple in detail and this showed in the personal, intimate yet light hearted and solemn celebration. We have and would highly recommend Katie as a celebrant."

— Sam

"Katie is confetti in human form!"

— Raquel

Katie made our dreams come true! She agreed to help us with our last minute wedding and made it all possible in just few days ! Can't recommend her enough!

— Maciej & Magdalena

My husband and I chose Katie as our wedding celebrant because her warmth was evident since our first call with her. We’re glad we did! She guided us since the start in a way that was kind and attentive, and she delivered it beautifully. When we first met her in person, we gave her a Guide Dogs pin as we supported the charity on our wedding day. At the ceremony, Katie arrived wearing the pin - she was very attentive to little details! She had a great combination of kindness, humour, but she was also able to direct the ceremony in a very organised way - making sure it ran smoothly. She coordinated with other suppliers before the wedding itself. Our family and friends were really impressed with her too. She left us her wedding script, wrapped in a beautiful box, with a beautiful card - thanking us for choosing her to be a celebrant. Thank you Katie for everything xxx

— Sam & Citta

I only wish that I could get married again so that you could be our celebrant all over again!

— Nikki & Mat

"Words can’t describe what a truly magical ceremony you gave us last weekend. You were so wonderful from the very first contact through to the very last moment of the wedding. So many of our friends and family came up and told us they had never experienced a ceremony so beautifully curated, scripted, and delivered. And we agree. 

It was the perfect blend of love, story telling, and laughter that captivated everyone present, and which has given us the most wonderful memories we will never forget. 

Your style and approach was exactly what we were looking for, which makes us so grateful and thankful we found you amongst the long list of celebrants available when initially trawling through the Humanist Celebrant site."

— Jamie & Criney

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Katie Isles

Where I work

Across Birmingham & the Midlands but very open to travelling further for the right couples - especially if there is a beach nearby! From 2026 onwards I will also be based in Cornwall so please check if I'm free for your date. I also offer a limited number of destination weddings per year.

Fees from...

£700 in 2026 (fully booked until September '26) & £850 from 2027.

Fluent in

Italian, Spanish

How to contact me
Email

katie.isles@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07901 770007

Website

katieislescelebrant.co.uk

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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.