Hi, I'm Rachael

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Hello! Welcome to my wedding page and congratulations on booking your wedding in the North East or North Yorkshire. If you're imagining a magnificent, non-religious, celebrant-led wedding ceremony that's crammed with beautiful words, your detailed story and interesting twists; and you want it delivered with professionalism, passion and flair, you're in the right place! I'm an experienced, accredited Humanist Celebrant, with over 160 bespoke wedding ceremonies written and delivered across the North East and North Yorkshire over the last 8 years. I work around Newcastle Upon Tyne, across Northumberland, Teeside, Durham and North Yorkshire - from Alnwick down to Harrogate.

I'm a holistic storyteller with a background in professional writing, presenting, photography, video production and event management. Originally from North Yorkshire, I've lived in London, Surrey, Harrogate and Newcastle. I'm now based on the coast at North Shields, near Tynemouth. I'm very chilled, chatty and smiley and I load every ceremony with emotion, humour, class and sincerity.

My job is to understand your wishes and your vibe and take you and your guests on a journey that kicks off your wedding day in the way you always dreamed of. Whether it errs towards simplicity and elegance or is packed to the rafters with complicated extras, your ceremony will be totally "you" - and is guaranteed to spark heartfelt happy tears, wide eyes, smiles and laughter in all the right places. I am highly recommended by venues, couples and other wedding suppliers, because I have the insight, the skills, the professionalism, the experience, and a million ideas to guide you through the most fabulous wedding ceremony - every step of the way.

Whether you're looking for a traditional, alternative, multicultural, straight or same sex wedding, and whether you're getting married for the first, second or third time, I can craft a ceremony that's perfect for you and your guests.

I'm told I'm a great writer and a warm, engaging, confident presenter, with a wonderfully calming influence. I'm happy to collab with your other suppliers and can also recommend a few. I have a PA system for mic and music delivery - all covered within my fee. And the experience doesn't end there. The memories created will last a lifetime, as will the copy of the ceremony script that you get to keep forever.

Please check out my Northern Storyboard website for videos and photos, and also do read my reviews. Email or call me any tim

"We knew our ceremony would be epic from the moment you sent us the script. But WOW. You created such a magical atmosphere full of tears and laughter that extended all throughout the rest of the day. The dancefloor was packed for the entire night with everyone who'd shared a tear (and a shot!) together. We had so many people tell us that it was the best ceremony they've ever attended, and that you were FABULOUS. “

— Pip and Alex

Rachael is a fantastic humanist celebrant who created a wonderful ceremony for our wedding day! We couldn't be more pleased with how heartfelt, funny and wholesome our ceremony was. She offered suggestions on readings, music and humanist acts to incorporate into our wedding ceremony to make it truly personalised and special. Rachael is incredibly warm and friendly and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

— Becki and Abi

Honestly it was beautiful.. just perfect. Thank you soooo much! We had an absolutely incredible day, thank you for playing a part in making it so special! We had so many compliments on the ceremony - it was definitely the favourite part of the day for everyone we spoke to afterwards.

— Georgia and Richard

Rachael, what can we say other than we are eternally grateful for making our ceremony the most personal, loving and individual ceremony. It was perfection! From the moment we met you, it was clear that this isn’t just your job, it’s your passion. You love LOVE! In our initial meeting you managed to get our whole love story it the least intrusive way. You had fantastic ideas and made us feel so relaxed.When we got the first draft, we sat excitement reading it together, there were tears and laughter. This was it, it finally felt real! On the day, the scene was set and Rachael, you delivered an unreal ceremony! You made the most important day feel like a love story. Thank you Rachael, thank you!

— Melissa and James

Just wanted to email you on behalf of us both to say thank you so much for yesterday. We had a truly amazing day and the ceremony was absolutely perfect!! So many of our guests commented on how perfect, intimate, funny and emotional it was and those that had never been to a humanist wedding were even more impressed. You captured us brilliantly and we really appreciate all you did.

— Megan and Joe

Just wanted to say the biggest THANK YOU we could possibly give you for such an incredible ceremony on Saturday! It was just the most perfect combination of heartfelt, funny and 'us', you just did such a fantastic job of summarising our love story and we will be forever grateful for your magic! We've had so many friends and families say how brilliant the ceremony was and set the tone perfectly for the rest of the day - it was just so personal and people learned things about us that they didn't know! Truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we will treasure the memories forever.

— Maddie and James

Thank you so much for yesterday Rachel - we had the most brilliant day and I cannot tell you how many people came up to us and said that it was the best ceremony they have ever been to, and how brilliant you were. You have a lot of fans, us included. The ceremony had everything we could have hoped and asked for: laughter, music, joy and tears. We are eternally grateful to you for making it so special and meaningful for us and everyone there. 

— Charlie and Alex

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Rachael Meyer

Where I work

I cover Newcastle Upon Tyne; including Ouseburn, Jesmond, Hexham, Corbridge, and Morpeth, The Northumberland Coastline from Banburgh and Alnwick to Tynemouth and North Shields. County Durham; and North Yorkshire including Thirsk, Northallerton, Ripon, Masham and Harrogate. Recommended by The Baltic, Halton Grove, The Biscuit Factory, Thicket Priory, Rudding Park, Tithe Barn, Rudding Park, Cundall Manor, Thirsk Lodge Barns, The Normans.

Fees from...

£700 (midweek ceremony in Newcastle Upon Tyne up to £900 - weekends and bank holidays, within a 100 mile radius of NE1. Ask for details.

How to contact me
Email

rachael@northernstoryboard.com

Phone

07795 112009

Website

www.northernstoryboard.com/wonderful-weddings

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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.