Hi, I'm Sarah
Hello, I’m Sarah
I can help you to plan, design and then deliver the perfect wedding ceremony for your needs, including vow renewals.
I will work closely with you, as a couple, to create an inclusive, non-religious ceremony that truly reflects who you are; putting you at the heart and centre of your wedding and giving you the opportunity to be married in a way that is both meaningful and personal.
From the traditional to the contemporary, or something in-between, my ceremonies are life affirming and fun; full of love and laughter.
I have lived in Bude, North Cornwall for the past 10 years. Prior to which, I was gainfully employed as a qualified nurse and later a Chartered Research Psychologist working in the field of Defence Science and Technology.
As a trained Humanist wedding celebrant, I am able to combine the skills I have acquired through working with people, with the requirements of creating, planning and delivering bespoke ceremonies. I am a confident communicator in various settings and with different sized groups of people.
I love the spoken word / communication, be-it poetry, plays, music, both ‘old-fashioned’ and contemporary. There is always something profound that can be found to help to describe who you are, your individuality, your presence, your value.
Yes, I can talk, but more importantly I can listen. I can ‘get to know you’ quite quickly and then craft and deliver the ceremony of your dreams. It’s ‘all about you’ and what you want to convey to others about the importance of both yourselves’ and them.
Creating memories……….my new mission in life! Humanism is founded in the belief that you only have one life – so live it well.
I found my celebrant ‘calling’ at my own son’s wedding in September 2022. The Humanist Celebrant (Liz) was amazing. I learnt so many things about the happy couple on that day, that I had not even been aware of!
Humbling, yet so comforting, that someone had managed to understand them both so well and to convey such important and emotional content with the appropriate mix of humour, elegance and gravitas (without embarrassing them)!
I would like to do that for you.
Sarah MacDonald
Where I work
Cornwall and North Devon Region.
Fees from...
Price on application
How to contact me
sarah.macdonald@humanistceremonies.org.uk
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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.
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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.