Hi, I'm Zadie

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Oh heyyy, I’m Zadie, your Milton Keynes based celebrant. Congratulations on your engagement!

I have the absolute pleasure of leading non-religious weddings, partnership ceremonies and vow renewals. If you’re looking for a ceremony that truly reflects who you are as a couple, you’re in the right place. Whether you want a non-religious ceremony, something completely unique, or a fresh alternative to the standard civil or church service, I’m here to help.

With over a decade of experience in event management, I’ve worked in global incentive travel, delivered highly praised mental health conferences and discreetly handled luxury family affairs. Add in my passions for musical theatre, psychology, and even American football coaching, and you’ve got a celebrant who loves people, storytelling, and bringing folks together through unforgettable, unique experiences.

Speaking of unique experiences, I planned my own wedding in a secret theatre location, keeping everyone including my own mum guessing until the last moment. The joy and excitement on their faces were priceless, and the best compliment we received? “It was so you two”. That’s exactly what I strive for with every ceremony I create – ensuring it’s as exceptionally ‘you’ as possible.

You deserve a celebration as special and one-off as your love story, and I’d be absolutely thrilled to help bring that to life for you. I’m a great listener and love a cuppa or a glass of fizz, so whatever your favourite tipple, let’s chat and see how we can work together to create your ceremony.

From the moment the ceremony started, Zadie had everyone hooked with her warmth and charm. She told the couple’s story so beautifully, it felt personal and meaningful, like she’d known them for years. The whole vibe was perfect – emotional, funny, and full of love. Zadie made everyone feel included, and her delivery was flawless. It wasn’t just a ceremony; it was an experience we’ll all remember.

— Jenny

I have attended many weddings and what really stood out to me about Zadie was her vibrant storytelling and comic timing. Zadie delivered the perfect mix of humour and meaning, she was high energy and incredibly engaging. It really was an unforgettable ceremony!

— Lauren

Zadie made it easy, taking away all the stress of ceremony planning and she was calm and confident from the outset. Zadie’s ceremony was everything we had envisioned; we all laughed and cried as Zadie wove all our answers into a beautiful tale of how we met, our time dating and the family we started. Zadie made our day stress-free, fun and delivered an incredible ceremony that really reflected us as a couple. She was always there for us throughout the planning, and we cannot thank her enough.

— Daniel

Booking Zadie as our celebrant was one of the easiest and best decisions we made about our big day, and we highly recommend her; we simply couldn’t (and wouldn’t want to) have done it without her.

— Jemma

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Zadie Ward

Where I work

I’m based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and mostly lead weddings, partnership ceremonies, and vow renewals in the following counties:

Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire and London. I’m more than happy to travel further afield or overseas too - please contact me to find out more.

Fees from...

£750

How to contact me
Email

zadie.ward@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07783 675461

Website

ceremoniesbyzadie.com

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.