Hi, I'm Liz

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... a humanist wedding celebrant based in Salisbury. I've been creating and conducting distinctive, non-religious weddings and vow renewal ceremonies for nearly a decade now.

How I will work with you

It is a great privilege to help people celebrate one of the most important events in their lives, and each ceremony I write is unique.

One of the many lovely things about a humanist wedding is how personal and individual it is. It can take place in almost any location, daytime or evening, indoors or outdoors. It can be as dignified and serious, or as romantic and light-hearted as you wish. You can write your own promises and vows; you can symbolize your partnership in whatever way would be right for you.

I work closely with couples, spending time with them and listening carefully to their stories, hopes and ideas. If you choose me as your celebrant, I will help you to shape a ceremony that is entirely personal to you and expresses your love and commitment to each other in the way that best suits your particular style and beliefs. 

And I will be there to support you from the moment we book your date in the diary to announcing you as a couple at the end of your ceremony.

What I can bring

Books, music and the visual arts have been life-long pleasures and my working life has been concerned with people, education and the arts.

I love how being a humanist celebrant draws on all the skills and experience I have gathered across the years - writing, public speaking, creating and hosting events and, above all, working with and looking after people.

Get in touch!

If this sounds as if it might be what you're looking for, drop me an email or call me so that we can have a preliminary chat.

“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being the most wonderful celebrant and making our wedding day so special. We had many, many comments from our guests expressing the beauty of the ceremony, and it was hailed by most as the best they’d seen. You were a dream to work with from start to finish – thank you, thank you, thank you!”

“We had contacted a few other celebrants already, but none came close to the warm welcome and attention that we received from Liz. We knew instantly from her smile and tone of voice that she was perfect for us. She was a brilliant blend of professional and friendly throughout the entire process. We felt like we had her undivided attention when speaking about our needs and story. She was always prompt with email replies and very patient when our wedding madness delayed our responses.

“Our day was magical and Liz was a key factor in this. Despite the incredibly hot weather and standing in direct sunlight, she was cool and composed and delivered our story and ceremony with such elegance. We cannot thank her enough for adding her magic to our wonderful wedding day.”

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Liz Phelps

Where I work

I am based in Salisbury and work across Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and beyond.

Syrencot, Kingsettle Stud, Larmer Tree, Pyt House, Barford Barn, Stourhead, Harewood Forest, Avington Park, Sopley Mill and family gardens are frequent venues.

Fees from...

£600 plus travel if venue is more than 10 miles from Salisbury

How to contact me
Email

liz.phelps@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07793 614508

Website

humanist.org.uk/lizphelps

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.