If you want a completely bespoke wedding tailored to you and your partner that will make your special day even more perfect, then a Humanist Ceremony conducted by me is what you’re looking for! I can cater for any ceremony that you might want from a traditional style to a wedding on a cliff top to a wedding as far out as you can imagine!

 

I am accredited by Humanists UK which guarantees that I have been trained to their high standards, and have committed to their CPD (Continued Personal Development) scheme meaning that I am consistently updating my skills and knowledge.

 

 

Humanist Weddings are uniquely personal due to their non-religious nature. The only limits are your imagination (and your budget!).  I can help you to create the perfect wedding for you as a couple. I work with you from the beginning to ensure it’s ‘your wedding, your way’.

 

Things that you might consider including in the ceremony are:

• Procession in for one or both of you
• Readings of poetry or prose
• Vows and promises – written by yourselves or by me
• Symbolic Gestures
• Exchange of rings (or other tokens)
• Music – live or personal favourites
• Procession out and confetti showers

 

Places that you might consider having your ceremony are:

• Your own home
• A traditional non-religious wedding venue
• A venue without a wedding license (they are not required for Humanist weddings)
• Anywhere outdoors
• Somewhere weird and wonderful!

 

As Humanist Ceremonies are not currently legally recognised in England, you will need to book a short and low cost legal registration with a Registrar. I can advise you regarding the best way to do this.

 

 

My standard fee includes no hidden costs. If you live further than 30 miles away from my location, I would negotiate reasonable accommodation and/or travel costs. I also offer a no obligation meeting via Skype or in a cafe/ bar or your home to meet you, and see if I am the Celebrant for you. After this initial meeting, if you decide that you would like to book me as your Celebrant, I ensure that you know the full fee for the complete service (including any expenses), and will ask for a deposit to hold the day of your ceremony for you.

 

My fee includes:

• Travel within a 30 mile radius
• A meeting where we discuss everything that you want in your ceremony, and I take notes to write the ceremony
• A unique script written from scratch by me for your ceremony
• Availability via email throughout your planning process
• As many script drafts as required to ensure that you are completely happy with it
• Attendance of your wedding rehearsal if you are having one
• Presentation of  your wedding ceremony itself on your big day
• A commemorative keepsake copy of your ceremony script presented on the day of your wedding
• An electronic copy of the commemorative script

 

My standard fee is £500. I ask for a £200 deposit on acceptance of me as your celebrant, and the remaining balance once the final script has been agreed.

 

 

Further information on Humanist Wedding ceremonies can be found on the Humanists UK website.

 

Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

 

Mark Adams

07966781163

mark.adams@humanistceremonies.org.uk

 

 

 

Feedback on Mark’s Weddings

 

“Mark was professional and courteous throughout the whole process. He tailored a truly personal ceremony for me and my wife which touched us both and allowed our guests to gain an insight into our relationship.” – Dan

 

“Mark exceeded our expectations, our wedding was totally and utterly perfect. He worked through some technical errors and even helped to sort out some last minute florist issues – he was amazing!” – Tom

 

“Mark is a first class gentleman with the ability to hold a room – intelligent, interesting and funny, he’s definitely going to make your big day memorable!” – Rob

 

“I cannot recommend Mark enough! Mark made our wedding day totally perfect, and our ceremony was totally magical. Mark worked closely with our wedding coordinator on our day, and managed to make our wedding day stress free and full of love. Our ceremony captured our love story in the most perfect way, and Mark even had a hanky ready for my crying during our vows! If you want your wedding to be stress free, full of love and someone who will ensure you have lasting memories then choose Mark.” – Rebecca

 

“From the first time we met Mark we found him very friendly & approachable. We had no hesitation in choosing him as our celebrant. He has a great ability to put people at their ease. He guided us through our ceremony the whole way and felt that he understood us from the start. Everyone expressed how lovely the ceremony was, so relaxed and personal. Mark was fantastic when my 8 year old granddaughter burst into tears when it was her turn to do her short reading. He reassured her and then they read the words together. She says she wants to thank Mark ‘for taking away her shyness and making her feel better’.” – Margaret

 

 

 

 

Photos used gratefully with permission from Debbie McGregor Photography.