Hi, I'm Mary

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Imagine looking out at everyone you love most in the world and seeing them laughing, crying, nodding in recognition and hanging on every word.

That's what happens when a wedding ceremony feels truly personal.

The best ceremonies don't just tell a love story. They bring people together. They capture personalities, celebrate relationships, spark laughter, produce unexpected tears and remind everyone why they're there.

That's what I love creating.

I work with couples to design bespoke wedding ceremonies that feel completely and unmistakably like them. No templates. No generic scripts. Just your story, told with warmth, humour, heart and authenticity.

Every ceremony starts with getting to know you; your journey, your quirks, the people who matter most and the life you're building together. From there, I'll create a ceremony that reflects who you are and gives your guests a moment they'll remember long after the wedding day itself.

Because years from now, people may not remember the table plan or what was served for dessert. But they'll remember how your ceremony made them feel.

The best part of my job isn't writing ceremonies.

It's seeing a couple's faces afterwards when they realise their guests have laughed, cried, celebrated and fallen a little bit more in love with their story.

My goal is simple: to create a ceremony so personal, so authentic and so unmistakably you that when it's all over, you're left with one thought:

"That was exactly us."

If you're looking for a ceremony that feels completely and wonderfully like you, I'd love to hear your story.

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Mary Taylor

Where I work

I'm based in Peterborough, which means I'm perfectly placed to conduct ceremonies across Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. I'm always happy to travel further afield too, so wherever you're planning your celebration, please get in touch and let's chat.

Fees from...

£600

How to contact me
Email

mary.taylor@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07891 216691

Website

humanist.org.uk/marytaylor

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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.