Weddings
Getting married!
Getting married is making a huge statement about who you both are.
So, of course, your wedding has to be done in your own way, your own style and some of it, especially your vows, in your own words.
That is the whole point of a Humanist wedding – it’s about you.
The options are just about as broad as you would like to make them, which is, of course, the beauty and the delight of this type of ceremony – you are free to say what you truly feel.
So whether your style is laid back or pulling out all the stops, plain and simple or romantic and poetic, traditional or a bit crazy or a mixture of all those and more, together we can create a uniquely personal statement of your hopes, expectations and aspirations.
Really make it your day.
Where can we get married?
Anywhere you choose. Humanist weddings are not limited by legal regulations. Like everything else about your wedding, what is important to you is the only thing that counts. So, on the beach, on the moors, up a mountain, in the woods, on a boat, in your own garden or house, hotel or holiday cottage, home or abroad – it’s your choice.
How it works:
First choose the right Humanist celebrant for you. Give several celebrants a call, email or Skype so you can chose which is right for you.
Once you have decided that you would like me to be your celebrant we get together so I can take your instructions. Face to face if possible. If not, by phone or Skype.
The Plan:
We need to talk about the practicalities – who will do what, when, where and how, making the most of the location’s special features etc – as well as the all-important content of your wedding.
After that I gather together all that I have learnt about you both and how you want your very own wedding to be, and I prepare a draft.
The Script:
I send the first draft to you. On the basis of your comments I adapt, improve, try different things, until I get it just right for you. Sometimes the final one bears no resemblance at all to the first. Sometimes it is almost exactly the same. So you see why I like to start early! I like to have the final version decided on one month before the big day. It leaves you free to deal with the 101 other things that need sorting.
The Rehearsal:
We have a rehearsal the day before with all major players there if possible – it reduces the stress on the day itself if everyone knows what they will be doing.
The Big Day:
On the day I arrive maybe an hour ahead of time to be sure everything is on track and any problems sorted. If there are children (or animals) taking part who knows what will happen? The best thing is do is to laugh and carry on. It all adds to the fun.
If we are outdoors you can never trust the weather in Cornwall – or anywhere else for that matter. But, especially in Cornwall, it is rare for it to rain all day. I can be fairly flexible and we can just wait for things to clear up. (Or boots and sou’westers might be your style anyway)
Sound like what you are looking for? Give me a call or email me to ask anything else you want to know.
Some things that have been said about my weddings:
“A quick thanks, once again for all of your hard work in making our wedding a truly special day.
“Throughout the day, the compliments towards our ceremony came in thick and fast. Couples asking where they could get a humanist celebrant, compliments of how lovely and personal it was, one of our guests asking how they could become a humanist celebrant and Matt, our photographer who has obviously seen his fair share of weddings, saying that it was the most genuine ceremony he has ever seen.” – Tess and Pete, Cornwall
“I really get it now. I couldn’t understand why they were so set on a Humanist Wedding. But that was so moving and meaningful…” – wedding guest, Looe
“Thank you so much for making our day so special. Everything was perfect for us…even the weather. Our family were thrilled with the service, so personal, so US ” – John and Jane, Mullion
“Thank you so much for all your help and understanding to make our day so special. You were so organised and calm throughout. We had the most wonderful day and so many of our guests have said that the service was the best they’ve ever been to. The wedding certainly opened our eyes to the Humanist ethos. It couldn’t have been more perfect.” – Sarah and George, Carlyon Bay
“Thank you so much for the wonderful ceremony . Everyone (even the religious brigade) said the words were wonderful and very moving . Thank you for making it a great day for me and N.” – Steve, Phuket, Thailand (wedding in Cornwall)
“It was such an amazing day. Thanks for making it so special for us. Nancarrow was a perfect location and they were totally brilliant and made it all seem so easy to organise from the other side of the world! ” – Claire, Australia
“Just to say a huge thank you for our wonderful wedding ceremony on Saturday it was perfect. We had so many compliments on it all so thank you very much for all your hard work and effort.” – Emma and Jamie, Devon
How to get in touch with Joanna Hawes
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