Ideas and inspiration

Couples and celebrants share stories of non-religious weddings that resonate deeply, intertwining unique love stories with timeless human values.

From lough to living room: Orla and Martin’s small, secret, and special humanist wedding in Northern Ireland

With the help of their humanist celebrant, Orla and Martin planned an intimate wedding full of symbolism and personal touches. Here, they explain how a humanist ceremony gave them the...

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Tips for creating an autumnal humanist wedding

Autumn is a wonderful season for weddings: crisp air, golden leaves, and a cosy romantic atmosphere. A humanist wedding ceremony in autumn is the perfect opportunity to create a celebration...

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Ponies and puzzles: Sarah and Will’s personalised humanist wedding

When Sarah and Will look back on their wedding, the first word that comes to mind for both of them is… fun! With the help of their humanist celebrant, they...

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How to Include Traditions and Rituals in a Humanist Wedding

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, a celebration of your unique love story and the life you’re building together. For couples choosing a humanist wedding, the beauty lies in...

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8 tips for planning a non-religious wedding ceremony

Planning your wedding day should be an exciting journey of creating a celebration that truly reflects you as a couple. If you’re looking to have a non-religious wedding ceremony that’s...

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Small but Mighty: Planning Your Micro Wedding

Dreaming of a wedding that feels deeply personal but also wonderfully relaxed? Then a micro wedding might be exactly what you’re looking for! In recent years, we’ve seen a significant...

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Choosing the Right Wedding Celebrant: Humanist Ceremonies

When planning your wedding, one of the most personal and meaningful decisions you’ll make is choosing the right wedding celebrant. The celebrant plays a key role in shaping the tone...

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Your Wedding Planning Checklist for a Non-Religious Ceremony

Planning your wedding ceremony is an exciting journey and, if you’re opting for a non-religious celebration, you have the wonderful opportunity to create a truly personal and meaningful experience. To...

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Finding the Perfect Words: How to Use Non-Religious Wedding Readings in Your Wedding Ceremony

Planning a wedding ceremony that truly reflects your values and beliefs may mean stepping away from traditional religious texts. But how do you find readings that resonate with you and...

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Planning a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony: What is a Humanist Wedding?

Are you trying to plan a wedding ceremony that truly reflects you as a couple? One that’s deeply meaningful, personal, and free from religious content? Then a humanist wedding ceremony...

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A unique and intimate humanist wedding at Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival has always been a special place for Tia and Max. They got to know each other there, got engaged there, and – in 2024 – had their wedding...

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Saying ‘I Do’ at the beach: how to plan a coastal wedding ceremony

Embracing the Beauty of a Beach Wedding There’s something undeniably romantic about saying your vows with the sound of waves crashing and the golden sands beneath your feet. A beach...

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