Hi, I'm Vanessa

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Hello! I am a wedding celebrant trained and accredited by Humanists UK. I create and conduct personalised non-religious weddings and vow renewal ceremonies that truly reflect the unique love story of each couple.

With over 30 years experience as a very happy GP, I enjoy listening to people's stories and understanding what is important to any individual.

I will work with any couple to develop a ceremony that fits for them, whatever that might look like. I am happy to provide ideas or to be led by you. I am efficient, organised and reliable.

Weddings and wedding planning can be a rollercoaster of emotions. That's ok, I am also there to support you! My aim would be to make sure the lifelong memories of your day are of joy, love, honesty to each other and true meaning of the bond of committment.

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Vanessa Manley

Where I work

I am based between Birmingham and North Wales. I am happy to travel abroad if required. Unfortunately my Welsh is inadequate to perform a ceremony in Welsh.

Fees from...

£500-1500

Fees include meetings to pla, script writing, attendance at the wedding rehearsal and on the day, plus a presentation copy of the wedding script for you to keep.

How to contact me
Email

gbates1050@aol.com

Phone

07976 258758

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.