Hi, I'm Terri

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Hi, I'm Terri

Hello! I’m a naming ceremony celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK. I create and deliver joyous, heartfelt and uplifting personalised humanist naming ceremonies that celebrate the arrival of a new child. I also lead ceremonies to mark an adopted child joining a family, celebrate a blended family, or to affirm a new identity.

What I offer

I’ll work closely with your family to craft a bespoke non-religious ceremony that welcomes your child into the family with warmth and love. Together we’ll create an authentic and heartwarming ceremony, incorporating personal elements, stories, and promises to make the day uniquely special.

Personalised Naming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new life is a momentous occasion. From the initial consultation to the final script, I ensure that every detail is tailored to your preferences. You may choose to involve family and friends, singing, music, poetry, and even symbolic rituals. You also include guide parents - sometimes called mentors, champions or even ‘odd parents! - as an alternative to godparents. It’s a day that will be unique to your family.

Contact me

If you are looking for a professional naming celebrant to conduct any type of naming ceremony, I would love to hear from you. I’m happy to have a no obligation conversation to explain more about what I do and how I work.

Email: terri@theceremonycelebrant.co.uk

Website: https://theceremonycelebrant.co.uk/

Instagram: @ceremonycelebrant

Wow! I didn't even know there was such a thing as a vow renewal. But what a day, even though it was just in our garden it Terri made it so meaningful. It really marked the start of our new chapter now that the kids have left us to our own devices. Terri captured our love for our family and our renewed commitment to each other. A thousand thank you's x

— Christine B

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Terri Gilleece

Where I work

I work all over Northern Ireland and happy to go anywhere as I love a trip away!

Fees from...

£200

How to contact me
Email

terri.gilleece@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07801 418492

Website

theceremonycelebrant.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 naming ceremonies

A humanist naming ceremony is a joyous event, and the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family to welcome your child into the world, with no reference to religion. It focuses on the child, their future and the circle of love and support around them, offering a sincere and personal alternative to a christening or other religious ceremony.