Hi, I'm Martine

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Want a wedding ceremony that feels so full of joy you think you might burst? I’m talking Eras tour, Disney fireworks, 90s boy band key change levels of joy? You know... the final musical scene in Grease, any scene from High School Musical, hearing the opening note to The Black Parade rushing to the dance floor levels of joy? Yep, I want that for you too. Your wedding ceremony should be the best part of the best day ever, not a boring, clinical paperwork exercise! 

I’m Martine and I’m a wedding celebrant…ready to write your love story and help you plan a unique and memorable ceremony perfectly matched to you! 

Whatever your picture of joy looks like, we can create it together! I love working with couples who want a celebrant who really gets them. Think of me as the celebrant who will 100% match your energy, whether that means quoting Taylor Swift lyrics, embracing your Disney fairytale, or creating a ceremony that’s as emo and nostalgic as your Spotify playlists. I get excited about unconventional wedding locations, so if you’re dreaming of a wedding in the woods, a pub, on the beach, in a record store, or your own back garden...let’s make it happen!

With a degree in Creative Writing and background in secondary school teaching (12 years teaching English and Head of Year!) writing and public speaking are my bread and butter. I’ll bring the confidence, creativity, and fun, but with my Humanists UK training you can be assured of a professional polish to make your ceremony feel seamless. Expect laughter, happy tears, and maybe even a sing song or dance break...because why should the party wait until the reception?

So, if you want a celebrant who’ll hype you up, tell your story your way, and make your wedding day one to remember, then...as Ms Debbie Harry once put so eloquently...'CALL ME!'

Can't wait to hear from you!

Where do we even start?! Thank you doesn't even come close to the words we want to express to you for your unwavering support, unbelievable patience and understanding, but mostly for just being the most perfect soul. You've made the magic on our big day and we appreciate you more than you may know. We can't thank you enough for telling our story. YOU. ARE. WONDERFUL!

— Sara and Louis

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Martine Di Paola

Where I work

Based in sunny Worthing, West Sussex, but would LOVE to travel to you...or come with you to your dream location!

Fees from...

£750 

How to contact me
Email

martine@starsandstoriesceremonies.co.uk

Phone

07983 386239

Website

www.starsandstoriesceremonies.co.uk

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.