Hi, I'm Mair

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Hello there and huge congratulations on your new arrival!

I'm Mair, a trusted and experienced celebrant originally from south Wales and now based in south-east London.

​I love creating bespoke naming ceremonies that truly reflect your family's personality and values, with a warm and authentic tone of voice.

I specialise in bilingual ceremonies in French and Welsh, and I'd be more than happy to discuss the practicalities of organising a bilingual ceremony with you.

For more information, please visit my website.

“Mair was fantastic at our ceremony. She made our day extra special, with great attention to detail. She was well prepared, getting in touch in good time to ensure that we were happy with the order of the ceremony and what she planned to say. She tailored the ceremony to what we wanted and made sure that everything went smoothly on the day. Highly recommend!” 

— Alex & Sylvia, parents to baby J, July 2023

"Mair conducted the most beautiful naming ceremony for our children, she really listened to our story and wrote a very heartfelt and moving ceremony in English and in French. It was lighthearted yet still emotional. She is a delight to work with, she took time to get to know us and asked thoughtful questions. Thank you so much!"

— Rosie, Mum to E & A

"Mair conducted my daughter's naming ceremony & I am just so happy with how it went. Mair & I spent time on Zoom beforehand chatting & getting to know each other. She wrote the most beautiful service that was personable, light-hearted, loving & simply perfect.Everyone has been saying wonderful she was & what a brilliant day it was. I simply cannot recommend her enough.Thank you Mair xx"

— Katie, Mum to V

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Mair Garland

Where I work

London, Bromley, Croydon, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Wales & beyond

Fees from...

£275

Fluent in

French, Welsh

How to contact me
Email

mair.garland@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07896 419414

Website

www.garlandceremonies.com/about-humanist-naming-ceremonies

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 naming ceremonies

A humanist naming ceremony is a joyous event, and the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family to welcome your child into the world, with no reference to religion. It focuses on the child, their future and the circle of love and support around them, offering a sincere and personal alternative to a christening or other religious ceremony.