Hi, I'm Oliver

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Thank you for visiting my Humanist Weddings page.

If you’re wondering if a humanist wedding ceremony will be right for you – have no doubt.

I’ve been a big fan of marriage and of weddings for a long time. Indeed I have helped hundreds of engaged couples get ready for both their wedding ceremony and for their married life ahead.

As a result, I’m convinced that a humanist wedding ceremony can, and should, be something really unique and special.

Indeed, what I so love and respect about our ceremonies is that they are centered around the couple.  

They’re about you as individuals, about how you met and came together and about what you aspire to, in your life-journey ahead.

Best of all, you can do this any way you like - with formality or something more relaxed (or a mix of both).

You can sing it, you can say it or you can even dance it. 

You can also choose the setting you like. I’ve led weddings in stately homes, in a garden, in a library and in leafy sun-lit wood.

At the heart of it all, of course, is the profound and wonderful commitment that you will make to each other. This anchors all wedding ceremonies whatever their style.

Why me?

Talking to people and finding out who they are and what they really want has been my lifelong work. My joy now is to use this experience to co-create a ceremony that both fits and reflects your personalities, your values and your hopes and ambitions.

As for me, well I’m a great listener and an inventive designer of ceremonies. 

I’m a calm and inspiring ceremony-partner who will reflect the seriousness of your commitment spiced with joy, love and laughter for your Special Day.

“From the first couple of minutes chatting to you on Zoom, we knew you were ‘the one’ for us. We so enjoyed the process of telling you our story and were absolutely delighted with our service on the 18th. You beautifully captured us as individuals and a couple and we couldn’t have wished for a more personal, intimate and relaxed service. The day was just wonderful and exactly as we’d hoped, so thank you so much.”   Sarah & Henri

"Oliver’s delivery of the ceremony exceeded our (already quite high) expectations. His speaking manner perfectly balanced gravitas, wisdom, warmth and humour. Oliver truly delivered something that felt deeply personal, bespoke and fitting for the occasion.”. Tanya & Robin

“We would like to thank you for being the celebrant at our wedding. You were wonderful, professional and insightful. You really helped us throughout the planning stage with your calm confidence and vast experience, which was invaluable. You helped us create the perfect ceremony for us”.  Caro & Richard

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Oliver Murphy

Where I work

London and the South East (on land or water!).

Fees from...

Price on application

Fluent in

Spanish

How to contact me
Email

oliver.celebrant@gmail.com

Phone

07802 242983

Website

humanist.org.uk/olivermurphy

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.