Hi, I'm Terri

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Hello! I’m Terri — a Humanists UK–accredited celebrant who absolutely adores helping families celebrate their newest arrival. Whether you’re welcoming a brand‑new baby, marking an adoption, blending families, or celebrating a child or young person stepping proudly into their identity, I create ceremonies that are joyful, personal, and sprinkled with just the right amount of humour.

What I Offer

Think of your naming ceremony as a cosy family gathering… with a script. I’ll work with you to craft a bespoke, non‑religious celebration that’s warm, relaxed, and full of those little touches that make everyone smile.

Together, we can add:

Family stories — the sweet ones and the funny ones

Poetry, readings, music, or that song everyone secretly loves

Symbolic rituals with a dash of magic (and zero mess, I promise)

Involvement from family and friends — even the ones who “don’t do public speaking”

Guide parents — mentors, champions, or even “odd parents” if you’re feeling mischievous

Every detail is chosen to make the day feel joyful, meaningful, and unmistakably yours.

Personalised Naming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new child is one of life’s happiest moments — and I’m here to help you celebrate it in style. From our first chat to the final script, I’ll tailor everything to your family’s vibe. Want something lively and full of laughter? Lovely. Prefer gentle and heartfelt with a few giggles along the way? Perfect. Fancy a ceremony that’s half sentimental, half “sure isn’t this great craic”? I’m your woman.

My aim is simple: to help you celebrate your child with warmth, joy, and a ceremony that leaves everyone smiling long after the cake is gone.

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.