Hi, I'm Laura

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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.

I was lucky enough to plan weddings during a previous career, so you can bet I'll have a few tips up my sleeve both inside and outside the realms of the ceremony that I'm only too happy to share! As with so many others, my obsession with weddings started during childhood, watching Disney princess weddings, make-shifting dresses out of bed sheets, picking up stray flowers and adopting them as a make believe bouquet!

But of-course I've grown up now (kind of!) and the difference is that I know how important a marriage is, not just a wedding. I believe that it's imperative to start a marriage with a ceremony that celebrates you and your own unique love story. Something that you can share with your loved guests, but also reflect back on so that when you're sitting years down the line, you can look back and be reminded of who you were in that moment of time, and that foundation upon which you built your lives together.

I work closely with couples to get to know them and craft a ceremony that celebrates their relationship and commitment to each other, and tells their love story. Each humanist wedding is unique, authentic and deeply meaningful, just like your relationship. It reflects your personalities and interests, and can incorporate any personal elements you choose to make the day uniquely yours.

So if you like what you've read so far, please get in touch!

Laura!!!!!!!!! We are over the moon, you got it so perfect. A few tears last night reading this. You got us to a tee!

— Rebecca & Carl

We absolutely loved having you as our celebrant and received so many comments that the ceremony you put together was one of the best, and most personal wedding celebrations our guests had ever been to!

— Brooke & David

The script is so unreal, we are crying! It is more amazing than I ever thought, you are brilliant at this!

— Sinead & Conor

We cannot even begin to thank you for everything you have done for us! Our day could not have been more perfect and it’s all down to you!Nothing was ever too much, you take so much pride in everything you do and that’s why you are so perfect in your role! 

You have been so pleasant and helpful from day one. The world needs more people like you. 

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Laura Coates

Where I work

Northern Ireland

Fees from...

How to contact me
Email

laura.coates@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07729 647019

Website

www.lauracoatesweddingcelebrant.com

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.