Wedding Celebrant, Newcastle and North Yorkshire
Rachael Meyer, humanist wedding celebrant, Newcastle. Photo by Sirastudio
Hello! My name’s Rachael Meyer and I’m a professional, full time wedding celebrant. Originally from Harrogate and now based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the North East, I work throughout Northumberland, County Durham and North Yorkshire. I offer relaxed, romantic, story-led, colourful and memorable wedding ceremonies that evoke smiles, laughs and tears of pride and loveliness. I specialise in multi cultural and music-filled wedding ceremonies, and am LGBTQ+ friendly. If your wedding venue is in or around Newcastle, Alnwick, Tynemouth, Durham, Stokesley, Thirsk, Northallerton, or Harrogate, please get in touch for an informal chat!
What is a humanist wedding ceremony?
A humanist wedding ceremony is perfect for everyone, whether you have an elopement or 300 guests; whether your style is grand or rustic; and whether your venue is a castle, a hotel, in a wedding barn, on the beach, in your garden or in a village hall. You might be getting married for the first, second or third time. You and your families may be entirely secular, or be of different religions, cultures or spiritual belief. You may formalising or renewing your commitment to one another. You might be the opposite sex or the same sex. You may be blending your families. However your wedding looks, you’re starting a new chapter. Whatever your story, I will work with you to create a unique wedding ceremony that will be beautiful, memorable and very “you”.
A humanist wedding ceremony will always be religion-free – and therefore inclusive of everyone. It will feature everything you could hope for to make it meaningful and to start your party – and can be as traditional, simple or complicated as you like. With me, you can sit back, relax, and know that you’re in safe, experienced hands. Whatever your vibe, I have a ‘can do’ attitude and a bagful of enthusiasm and positivity.
“We couldn’t have chosen a better celebrant. Your words were magic” – Josh and Beth
“We cannot thank Rachael enough for all of the hard work that she put into our wedding, both in the weeks and months leading up to the date, and especially on the day. The script that she wrote and delivered for us was personal, moving, hilarious, and perfectly encapsulated our story and feelings for each other.” – Steve and Alba.
Humanist Wedding Celebrant, Newcastle, North East and North Yorkshire
As a full time celebrant, I draw on all the skills and experiences from my previous roles as a professional writer, event manager, wedding photographer and video producer, I specialise in creating and delivering thoughtful and inclusive, story-led and romantic wedding ceremonies. Whatever your style, I’m a friendly, relaxed, smiley and unflappable presenter!
If you’re looking for an experienced celebrant; a great script and an alternative wedding ceremony that oozes creativity, sincerity, meaning, fun and personality but with a traditional and sentimental foundation, please contact me for an informal chat!
Your wedding ceremony will written and delivered your way, with exactly the right balance of informality, laughter, tears of pride and significance; I can offer lots of ideas, guide you through the whole process and give you the wedding ceremony of dreams! Let’s rip up the rule book and add some colour!
Outdoor, multicultural wedding in Yorkshire. Photo by Duncan McCall
How does it work?
We meet and chat through a ton of ideas, I weave everything you say into a ceremony script. You give it a read and apply any tweaks. I provide a “contact me any time” service. I conduct a beautiful ceremony that surprises and delights you and your guests, gives you a warm buzz and gets your party started. You can use any of my props within my fee (PA system with microphones, unity candles, storm lantern, oath stones, handfasting chords etc). You keep a presentation script and a host of amazing memories! Easy and totally stress-free!
A multi-cultural, woodland wedding ceremony
A highly creative, intimate wedding with 5 guests and 5 pugs! Photo by Sirastudio
I focus on delivering love-centric ceremonies that consider all others’ beliefs and situations and are meaningful to all guests. In terms of including traditions, rituals from other cultures, or creating a brand new symbolic act just for you; I’m open to anything, so just ask!
I thoroughly enjoy meeting all couples and hearing their stories of love and life, and I relish the challenge of crafting a completely unique ceremony for everyone.
I’ve delivered over 150 unique wedding ceremonies since 2018. I have plenty of experience in planning live events, and I can advise on every element of your ceremony.
Sharing the love story at an evening wedding / vow renewal ceremony in Liverpool. Photo by Tim Dunk.
Nothing really phases me! I have been known to be commissioned to write and deliver a full wedding ceremony with 24 hours notice – nothing is impossible and I am happy to attempt to rise to all challenges!
Above all, I feel absolutely privileged to be a wedding celebrant. It’s such a happy role that involves being allowed into the very heart of a couple’s lives for a small window – and results in a wedding day experience that they – and I – will remember forever.
Get in Touch!
Please call or email me any time for a very informal chat about your 2023/2024 wedding. I am fully booked in 2022.
- Please click through to my full website for fees, answers to FAQs, blogs and other stuff!
- Read what people say about me here: RACHAEL MEYER REVIEWS
