Congratulations to you and your partner on your decision to marry! As your wedding celebrant, my aim would be to craft a bespoke ceremony with you that celebrates your mutual love as you commit yourselves in marriage before your family and friends. Your wedding day should be the happiest day of your life and I’d love to work with you to help you to make this happen.

Rianna & George

Nick was our celebrant for our Humanist wedding which took place in August 2022. We originally met Nick (virtually) in 2021, and had a number of meetings in person with him in the 18 months that followed in order to plan our perfect wedding ceremony. Nick guided us throughout the planning process and struck the perfect balance between providing us with valuable suggestions, whilst also ensuring our ceremony was unique reflective of us as a couple. We really couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. We have had such a high number of guests, including our photographer, say it was the best ceremony they had ever been to and we really have Nick to thank for that. He crafted and delivered the perfect ceremony for us, which was so grounded in our personal beliefs about marriage. His organisation and presence cannot be faulted and his attention to detail is second to none, he was also extremely flexible when we realised at the last minute that we had told Nick the wrong ceremony start time! To other couples who are considering a Humanist wedding - we would absolutely recommend Nick as a celebrant. Nick - From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for being our celebrant. You were such an important part of our wedding day, and we firmly believe that no one could have done a better job than you.

Louise & Sam

We loved having Nick as our wedding celebrant and can’t talk highly enough about the whole experience. From the moment we first spoke, Nick filled us with confidence that our ceremony could be just as we’d hoped. Nick worked closely with us to hear our story as a couple and craft a personal ceremony script. On the day our ceremony featured lots of laughter and tears and many of our friends and family commented that it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they’d been to. Nick was kind, patient and fun throughout and would thoroughly recommend him to anyone looking for a heartfelt and brilliant humanist ceremony.

Tara & Dan

Words cannot say how perfect our wedding ceremony was with Nick as our celebrant. From the moment we first met Nick, we knew we had made the right choice choosing him to marry us. He delivered the most perfect, bespoke ceremony that really captured our story of how we met and fell in love. The service was so personal and heart-warming, there was not a dry eye in the house! So many of our guests had never experienced a humanist celebration before; they all said it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended and that was testament to Nick. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so special, from the warming of the rings to the pledge of love and support from all our family and friends, it truly was a perfect day.

David & Hannah

'Nick is a fantastic celebrant and we would highly recommend him to anyone considering a humanist celebrant.

We can't thank Nick enough for providing us with such a personal experience and bringing our vision to life. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole process and found Nick very personable and warm. Nick is so passionate about what he does and that shows through in the care, attention and significant time taken to understand us as a couple and ensure we had our perfect ceremony.

We had so many compliments on our ceremony and guests wished they had known about humanist celebrants when they got married. Thank you for creating a special part of our day that we will cherish forever.'

Lucy & Adam

When we first met Nick we were greeted warmly and felt an instant connection in terms of understanding both of us as individuals and then as a couple.

Nick's attention to detail throughout the whole journey and process of planning was\is second to none.

From running through the ceremony, understanding the venue layout, as well as personalising our journey and story with complete accuracy and detail Nick left no stone unturned.

This approach made the process of planning incredibly easy. However these were a solid foundation for what really made Nick an incredibly fitting choice for our big day. Nick's down to earth, easy going but organised manor made our day flow incredibly well.

A humanist ceremony wasn't something most of our guests were aware of, but all of our guests were blown away by how personable, intimate and tailored the experience was. For Lucy and I, it flowed amazingly and made our day perfect. We really couldn't and wouldn't have changed anything about it.

Nick was simply one of the best parts of our day.

Kevin & Laura

We knew we had found the right celebrant for us as soon as we had our first conversation with Nick. Love, happiness, passion, fun and laughter oozes from Nick. He took his time to get to know us and our story. Nick is very patient, caring, professional and incredible passionate about being a celebrant. He definitely goes above and beyond. All our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony, this was all down to Nick. Thank you Nick, you really made our day special.

Zoe & Mangus

Nick worked so hard to make our ceremony perfect. His natural charisma meant that he was a joy for our guests to listen to, and he kept everything together seamlessly. You can tell Nick is a brilliant celebrant because he loves people and is full of kindness and encouragement, which, on the most important day of your life, means the world. Thank you, Nick, for our funny, heart-warming and completely original ceremony - we loved it!'

Erlend & Jana

The ceremony was one of the highlights of the day thanks to Nick and the excellent job he did making it fun and engaging, but also heartfelt and personal. It has been a true pleasure working with Nick over the past year, creating a bespoke ceremony that reflects our personalities and beliefs, and we really appreciate the care and attention Nick put into the entire process. We couldn’t ask for a better celebrant and highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to have a humanist wedding ceremony.

Thank you, Nick, for your immense contribution in making our day so special!

Millie & Will

Photography by Samantha Ward

We had the most joyful, happy day. We could not have asked for more and have been in an amazing bubble of memories and happiness. The ceremony was the highlight of our day, being able to make our vows in front of all of our dearest friends and family in the garden on such a beautiful day was so special. The care, attention and effort you put into not only writing the ceremony but also delivering it with the perfect balance of solemnity and enthusiasm is something we will be endlessly grateful for. For most of our guests this was the first humanist wedding they had been to, you showed them how personal, sincere and heartfelt a humanist wedding can be - we're sure you'll get a few enquiries in the coming years! It's been a true pleasure getting to know you over the past few months and creating our ceremony together, thanks again for everything.

Steve & Caroline

We couldn’t have asked for more when we chose Nick to be the celebrant for our wedding. We knew we wanted a ceremony that was completely bespoke and fitting for us and that’s exactly what we got! We connected instantly with Nick: his wit, humour and passion for understanding who we are, why we wanted to get married and how we wanted to share this in our ceremony brought everything together in the most wonderful way. We feel honoured to have been married by somebody who took such care to really get to know us and craft a ceremony that was completely unique. Nick is a consummate professional; timely, organised and creative. As musicians, we were drawn to Nick’s ability to present so eloquently but also bring the joy and life of a wedding ceremony to the fore. Everyone who shared our wedding day still talks of how they have ’never been to a wedding like it!’. Thank you again Nick, so much, for making our wedding so personal. We couldn’t recommend anyone better!

Emma & Tom

Nick did a great job of working with us to give us the right level of love, humour and seriousness. Nick was totally flexible and understood our vision and at the same time wasn't afraid to come up with suggestions of how we could improve on our ideas or make different suggestion if he felt something wasn't going to work.

We arrived in London a few days before the wedding and Nick made a point of going to the venue to meet us so he could better understand how to support us on the day and to make sure what he had planned would work well. Nick gave suggestions on some parts of the day we hadn't even considered while we were at the venue which all added towards the perfect day.

The day was so much fun, just the big celebration we wanted and Nick did a fabulous job of kick starting the day, the ceremony was spot on. He got the tone just right, and I know we weren't easy to please! There was plenty of humour and laughter which was exactly what we wanted with just enough seriousness to remember we were getting married.

Thanks Nick, we would highly recommend Nick to anyone wanting to get married.

Matthew and Rubi:

I used to work with Nick before he transitioned to becoming a celebrant so I was already entirely comfortable entrusting him with our special day. Initially unaware of the challenge of working with a couple as busy as us, Nick navigated our hectic schedules and unique demands with remarkable consideration. He embraced our idiosyncratic requirements, enhancing them with genuinely insightful suggestions that elevated our ceremony beyond our expectations.

Unexpectedly, our best man could not attend at less than a week's notice and, despite our late arrival, Nick's adept coordination ensured the ceremony unfolded so smoothly that our guests remained blissfully unaware of any hiccups.

Nick’s approach to delivering a ceremony goes beyond mere execution; he fosters a sense of warmth and connection among your guests, turning the occasion into a celebration of communal joy. Choosing Nick as our celebrant was, without a doubt, the 'wyse' choice, setting a familial standard against which all future celebrations will be measured."

Indi and Bo:

We are so grateful to Nick for being our amazing celebrant for our wedding. He spent a lot of time getting to know us so that he could provide a heartfelt and personal ceremony for us. Nick’s delivery was energy filled, enthusiastic and emotional. Many friends told us afterwards that it was the best wedding they had been to and this was due in large part to Nick’s amazing ceremony"

Lou and John:

My husband John and I decided to marry at our house in SW France. Nick was professional and caring from the outset, wanting to know how we saw the ceremony. Nick translated and read it in French as well as English! Nick conducted the ceremony with great sensitivity and humour. He struck exactly the right tone and despite breaking his ankle a couple of weeks beforehand, he was determined to fulfil his promise and duty! Nick incorporated the solemnity and joy of a wonderful occasion, which we remember with great warmth. We will be forever deeply moved and grateful for his professionalism and dedication.

Holly and Anto:

Nick was very easy to work with and made the process of organising our wedding relaxed and smooth. He was always on hand for advise and questions. Our wedding ceremony was everything we wanted, and had our guests laughing and in tears. We would recommend working with Nick

Just to give you an idea, your ceremony could run something like this:

- The entrance: this can be you as a couple, or father/mother/guardian and bride/groom, or just the bride/groom, whatever
- A warm welcome to everyone
- Thoughts on marriage: what marriage means to you as a couple
- Your story: how you met; the journey you have taken to get to your special day
- Your vows: your moment of commitment. You can write theseyourselves, or I can suggest some
- Sharing your love and commitment, both with each other and with your loved ones and guests: typically this can be placing rings on each other’s fingers, but it can also include a whole host of fun things like hand fasting, lighting candles, sand blending, signing certificates, whatever you may like – we can be as creative as you wish!
- An uplifting closing: so that we end on a high. This can include a call to everyone to declare their promise to support you as a couple.

We can include your favourite readings and music, and we can involve family and friends who you would like toparticipate in your ceremony, or I am happy to do the whole thing.

This is just a guide to give you a flavour of what we could do. As your celebrant you will not get an “off the shelf” ceremony; instead I would work with you to understand what you have in mind and then write a “script” for you–which we can iterate together – so that we have everything planned and sorted before your special day as you want it to be.

Some people believe that a non religious wedding is somehow not a “proper” ceremony. I would argue that for those of us who do not have a clear religious faith, then a non religious Humanist ceremony has no “pretence” and is instead completely true and honest. Instead of the rituals of prayers and hymns which may have marginal meaning to us, we can celebrate the joy and love that is at the core of our shared humanity. At the same time, we can respect those who may have religious beliefs and so we can build into the ceremony a moment where loved ones can say their own private prayer.

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