Hello and congratulations on getting married!

I am an Accredited Humanist UK wedding Celebrant based in Milton Keynes, where I live with my wife and family.

The skills I use professionally are very similar to those required by a successful Wedding Celebrant. For the past 30 years, I have taken large and small groups of people worldwide on thematic and adventurous expeditions; no two adventures are the same, as no two weddings should ever be the same. I love working with people and organising events; it’s the perfect combination for a Wedding Celebrant.

I enjoy creating relaxed, intimate ceremonies that are meaningful, maybe sentimental, with touches of humour. I look forward to the thrill of creating a wedding ceremony that’s perfect for you.

Together, we can find poetry, readings and music to express all you want to say about your life, your love for each other and why you want to spend the rest of your life with each other. You might want to consider including meaningful gestures such as handfasting, or if you have children, you might want to include sand blending; you may not be familiar with these ideas, so I will be delighted to help and explain so that you can decide if they are something you might want to include in your wedding ceremony.

Chatting through your ideas and thoughts is key to creating your unique ceremony. Remember, your wedding ceremony is a one-off, unique. For example, we have had one partner trot down the aisle on a horse styled as a unicorn, or both partners walked down the aisle as a sign of equality, and many couples chose to write their vows. We will meet in person, but equally important is the digital world of Zoom, which allows everyone with busy lives to chat about their wedding ceremony from the comfort of home or if one partner is away at work. I have a “pro” account, so I will arrange the meeting for you as long as you have access to a phone, PC or tablet. Once you are happy with the ceremony, we can share it with your family and friends on your wedding day.

Your wedding location is important to you and should be where you want it to be. Your ceremony can be as formal or informal as you like; it can be held in any venue, from a traditional registered venue to a woods, beach, garden or theatre. I have my private woodland in Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire ( www.woodland.wedding ); if you want an outside woodland wedding under the trees, let me know!

If you are thinking of having a humanist wedding ceremony or have any questions, please do get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create a magical wedding day.

Mobile: 07776347428
e: paul.skone@humanistceremonies.org.uk
Facebook: fb.me/CelebrantPaulSkone or @CelebrantPaulSkone