Mark Hayford Humanist Celebrant

If you are planning a humanist wedding this year, what are the three most important things to prepare for your ceremony?

Vows. Do you want to say traditional-sounding vows or would you like to write these yourself, so that they are completely unique? Traditional vows I can certainly do, but I’m also open to your ideas and, if asked, can help you write them.
Venue. If you’d like your wedding to London based but have no idea where to look, ask me. I have a number of splendid venues up my sleeve that you may wish to consider, none of which require a licence, as the humanist ceremony (excluding Scotland) has no legal requirement.
Feel. What this means is simple: how do you want your ceremony to come across? Do you want it to be inclusive, relaxed and informal? Good: you’ve come to the right place. As the images above imply I strive to make each and very wedding I conduct a genuine celebration of your devotion. I aim to provide a framework of sincerity within which I leave wiggle room for humour and warmth – if I can help you shape the perfect day for you and your family and friends, I will.
4. If you want to talk to me about your plans please do. I can be reached on 07932 888737 or 0207 274 1799 and my dedicated wedding website can be found at markhayfordhumanist.com. Please feel free to email me at mark@markhayfordhumanist.com and I’ll come back to you as quickly as I can. I look forward to hearing from you.

Where I Work

I conduct non-religious funeral ceremonies in London, predominantly, but there's nowhere in the UK that I'm not prepared to travel to, as I have a motorbike (and a car), which means I'm truly mobile.

The non-religious weddings I conduct are often in London but they can take place anywhere in the world, frankly, and last year I somehow made it to Marrakesh, Mexico, and even New York for my ceremonies, which came as quite a surprise, as I quite often work in the UK.
Contact Details

07932 888737

hayford62@gmail.com

mark@markhayfordhumanist.com
Who we are

HUMANIST CEREMONIES™ is a network of humanist celebrants trained and accredited by Humanists UK. We offer humanist naming, wedding or partnership, and funeral and memorial ceremonies for non-religious people. Each ceremony is unique, appropriate, and personal. Our skilled celebrants come from all walks of life and have great integrity, sensitivity and experience. Their ceremonies reflect these personal qualities and the excellence of our training.

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Where are we?

Humanist Ceremonies™ offers non-religious ceremonies throughout England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. In Scotland, these ceremonies are offered by Humanist Society Scotland.

Where I Work