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I’ve photographed several humanist weddings now and love them for many reasons. The photo above shows a humanist wedding that I photographed last year. It really was an amazing and touching ceremony! That being the case, I asked the celebrant to explain what makes humanist weddings so special! Her name is Jennie and that’s her in the photo! If after reading this, a humanist ceremony appeals to you, you can find Jennie’s contact details at the bottom of the page. She’s ace! Ok, over to you Jennie!!<\/p>\n
Your wedding will be a day like no other. Perhaps the best day of your life! A humanist wedding ceremony is a catalyst for joy in wedding celebrations. To understand how humanist ceremonies are special, think first about what will make your wedding as a whole feel so awesome\u2026<\/p>\n
A wedding is a life-changing, momentous day. It\u2019s a celebration of love. A wedding is carefully planned and thought through and the result is something that is beautifully put together. You get to make the day your own, choosing music, food, and decorations to best represent you. Everyone you love is there and the most important people have special roles to play. Overall, a wedding is a day of heightened emotion with an over-riding sense of joy.<\/p>\n
These are all the elements that make your wedding feel so special. And you\u2019ll find the very same qualities at the heart of a humanist ceremony.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not religious but you still want a warm, meaningful wedding \u2013 a humanist ceremony could be the perfect option for you. Humanist wedding ceremonies are not dictated by religious belief or a legal contract; they are built around the love between you and your partner and the commitment you\u2019re making to each other. Your celebrant will craft the ceremony to reflect what\u2019s important to you. What are the values that shape and define your relationship? Why do you want to get married? What are your hopes and dreams for married life together?<\/p>\n
A humanist ceremony is completely flexible. Whatever the atmosphere you\u2019re looking to create for your big day \u2013 be it relaxed, romantic, or quirky and fun, that\u2019s exactly what your ceremony should deliver for you. When you work with a humanist celebrant, there are no arbitrary rules and regulations about what you can and can\u2019t do, or when, or how! And wherever you long to exchange your vows \u2013 in a beautiful room, or a characterful out-building, in a marquee, in a field, in a wood, or on a hillside \u2013 there are no limitations on location.<\/p>\n
Humanist wedding celebrants take the time to get to know their couples. No two couples are the same, no two love stories are the same, so no two humanist weddings are ever the same either!<\/p>\n
Often, a big focus of a humanist wedding ceremony is telling your story as a couple. Your celebrant will capture the narrative of your love story in a way that you might never gain enough perspective to see clearly for yourselves.<\/p>\n
On your wedding day, you shouldn\u2019t have to settle for a beige or boring ceremony. There are so many ways to make your ceremony sparkle with personality. From the choice of readings, including a sing-along to a favourite song, to the way we can incorporate your passions and interests. For example: a handfasting using climbing rope for a couple that are keen climbers. For a couple who love to travel, I might include a bespoke well-wishing at the close of the ceremony based on the allegory of a journey through life that they will share together.<\/p>\n
The best wedding ceremonies unite friends and families. They sweep up everyone present to share the moment with you. Humanist weddings are non-religious but designed to be inclusive and meaningful for everyone there, whatever their beliefs. Your guests will feel involved and invested, and you\u2019ll feel the love and support radiating back from them in return.<\/p>\n
There will be heartfelt, thoughtful moments but most importantly, your ceremony will share the love \u2013 with lots of smiles, laughter and joy.<\/p>\n
Humanist ceremonies can be short or long, follow a traditional structure or break with convention. You can include readings or poems read by family and friends, and you can have music if you like too.\u00a0 You then make your promises to each other, choosing the words that fit best, and mark the wedding with a symbolic action. Usually, this is exchanging rings, but additional elements can also be included, such as hand-fasting, or other types of unity ceremonies.<\/p>\n
Humanist Ceremonies are not yet legal in England and Wales (unlike enlightened Scotland, and more recently Northern Ireland). So, you\u2019ll need to legally register your marriage at a Register Office.\u00a0 Most couples do this in quite a low-key way during the week before or after their ‘real’ humanist wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n
Putting a humanist ceremony at the heart of your day, you\u2019ll kick-start your wedding with a burst of pure joy! There is no better start for an epic day that will do you both justice, celebrate your marriage, and share the love with friends and family.<\/p>\n
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ABOUT Jennie Hermolle:<\/strong> A Humanists UK accredited wedding celebrant, Jennie is passionate about bring real meaning and warmth to non-religious, personal wedding ceremonies. She knows from personal experience how special it feels to have a humanist wedding, having had a humanist ceremony as the cornerstone of her own wedding day in 2005. Jennie conducts humanist weddings across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Monmouthshire and across the Welsh Marches.<\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/JennieHermolleCelebrant<\/a>
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