Your words, your way: a wedding that is authentically you

Weddings are about you, your love, your values and the promises you make to each other. As London Celebrant of the Year 2026 with over 10 years’ experience, I specialise in crafting bespoke, non-religious wedding ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple. If you’re dreaming of a bilingual French-English ceremony, a handfasting amongst the trees, or a celebration that honours and weaves together your and your partner’s culture and tradition, we’ll design a ceremony that feels authentically yours.

There are no stuffy scripts or prescriptive vows here, just a celebration of you, filled with the words and moments that matter most to you.

We are SO grateful to Stephanie for making our ceremony an incredibly meaningful, moving and importantly FUN experience for us and everyone involved. As well as being an all-round lovely human, Stephanie was very professional, efficient and had so many practical tips to help us prepare our wedding and feel comfortable on the day. We would 100% recommend working with her. 

 

 

My Role: Crafting Your Perfect Ceremony

1. Your First Meeting (No Pressure!)

Your ceremony should feel uniquely yours, so we always start with a free, no obligation chat. We will talk about your vision and any ideas you are excited about or unsure of.  If you’re looking for a ceremony that includes some French, we’ll talk about what balance might be right for you and your guests. If I’m the celebrant for you, afterwards we will schedule your wedding chat, usually two to three months before your big day, to dive deeper into the details.

Stephanie is a wonderful Humanist Celebrant. She created a beautiful bilingual (English and French) ceremony for us which completely captured us as a couple. So many of the guests spoke about how lovely the ceremony was and how it set the tone for an inclusive and loving day. If you are looking a celebrant who is kind, approachable, personal, relaxed and experienced then book Stephanie!

2. Designing Your Ceremony (aka The Big Chat)

Ahead of our meeting I will send you a set of questions to spark conversation, such as:

• What is something you have learned from each other?
• If your relationship were a film, which would it be and why?

It’s the best homework you will ever do!  We will then meet for 2-3 hours to shape your ceremony together. I’ll write a draft based on our conversation and send it across for your review.

If you would like to write your own vows, I will cheer you on! If you want to include something extra and need inspiration, I have plenty of ideas, from handfasting and broom jumping to a long list of readings to choose from.

3. Rehearsal: Stress-Free and Fun!

We will agree on a day and time for your rehearsal roughly about a week before the ceremony, which can be on location in London or online. We will gather everyone involved that is available (no problem if not!) and we will go over the key moments of the ceremony, check pronunciation and make sure everyone knows where to stand. It is all about ironing out the details so you can relax and enjoy your big day.

If you’ve wound up here, you don’t need to look any further for the perfect celebrant. Stephanie was amazing to work with and helped two clueless brides craft a wedding ceremony that exceeded our expectations. We received so many compliments from friends and family on how personalised the ceremony was, and how it helped them get to know us as a couple. Thank you / Merci, Stephanie!

4. On the Day

I will arrive about an hour before your ceremony to:

• Coordinate with photographers and venue staff so everyone is photographed at their best.
• Chat with readers and ring bearers to make sure they are comfortable and know their cues (and that no-one has brought cufflinks!).
• Ensure the ceremony runs smoothly so you can focus on celebrating your love.
• Deal with any last minute issues (such as when the mother of the bride asked to do a reading during the ceremony. We made it work, and it became one of the most moving parts of the day)

Thanks so much – you helped make it such a wonderful day.  Everything turned out so well, and the ceremony was perfect – so touching and it sure pushed a button with all the family.  Even my hard as a rock Brother shed an emotional tear! – much to his wife’s surprise!  As everyone told us – YOU were the perfect choice and we are so lucky to have found you.

5. Why Couples Love Working With Me

With over 10 years of experience, I specialise in creating personal and creative ceremonies, whether that is a bilingual French and English celebration, a handfasting under the trees or a multicultural fusion.

Couples tell me I have a knack for:

• Really getting to know them and reflecting their relationship in the ceremony.
• Putting them at ease in the run-up to the wedding and beyond.
• Creating ceremonies that feel authentic, heartfelt and fun.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was perfect. You made our wedding into what we had always wanted it to be – the ceremony was so personal, detailed, and reflective of who we are as individuals and a couple, and that is all down to you. Friends have said that it was the most personal wedding that they have ever attended and that it was perfect.

6. Practical Details

• Booking: I recommend booking as far in advance as you can. I have had bookings from two years to two weeks ahead, but I prefer more notice than less!
• Travel: I travel anywhere I can reach on the Tube, or beyond. Please get in touch for a bespoke quote if you are getting married outside London.
• Fees: I charge £750 for a wedding in English in London.  I charge slightly more for bilingual ceremonies to account for translation and extra preparation. Please get in touch for a personalised quote.

Ready to Start Planning?

Let’s create a ceremony that is as unique as your love story. Click or tap here to book your no obligation meeting.

Some of the weddings I’ve written and conducted have featured on the Rock My Wedding and lovemydress.net

 

FAQs

Is a Humanist wedding legal in England and Wales?

Not yet, but happily it looks like this is actively changing, finally! The UK government has announced its intention to make Humanist marriages in England and Wales legally recognised, with the consultation closed on 24 September 2026.

Until that becomes law, couples need to register their marriage separately at a register office, either before or after the ceremony. I did it this way when I got married.  We had the bare minimum on a Wednesday; no rings, said the legal bits, signed the paperwork and then we were in the pub by 11. The following Saturday we had our real wedding, exchanging rings and reading our personal promises to each other in front of our loved ones.  Other couples I’ve worked with have their legal ceremony on the same day, others have had it months before – there’s no “usual” way.

Can you conduct a legally binding ceremony in Scotland?

Yes! Humanist ceremonies have been legally recognised in Scotland since 2005, and they’ve become by far the most popular form of non-civil marriage there. In fact, over 5,000 Humanist marriages took place in Scotland in 2025 alone, out of over 27,000 total weddings! That’s a lot of Humanist love going on over the border!

I’ve conducted legal ceremonies in Scotland myself and know the process well. If you’re planning a Scottish wedding and would love me to be part of it, do get in touch.

What happens if you’re ill on the day?

Every celebrant dreads this question but it’s definitely a need to know. I will ask for an emergency contact who is neither of you (ideally someone unflappable!), just in case, and I have a network of trusted fellow Humanist celebrants I can call on should the absolute worst happen. I will always have a plan in place. It has never happened to me in ten years, but I take it seriously so that you don’t have to.

How long will the ceremony be?

Most ceremonies run between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on how many readings, rituals, and personal elements you’d like to include. We’ll agree on the right length for you, and for your venue’s timings. A short and sweet ceremony can be just as memorable and touching as a long and involved one, the right way is the one that reflects you best 🙂

Can a Humanist ceremony include some religious elements?

Absolutely, and a Humanist ceremony can actually be a wonderful bridge between different beliefs and backgrounds. I’ve conducted ceremonies where the couple came from different faith backgrounds and we found ways to make the day feel inclusive for everyone in the room.

A note, a Humanist ceremony is non-religious by nature, so I wouldn’t lead an act of worship, that role belongs to a faith leader. But there are many ways to weave in moments of cultural or religious reflection that feel meaningful and inclusive without compromising the humanist heart of the ceremony.  I’ll work with you to find ways to honour what matters to you and your guests while keeping the ceremony true to who you are. Let’s have a chat!

Can you help our readers or speechmakers prepare?

Yes, and I’m always happy to. Whether someone is a confident public speaker or absolutely terrified, I can help them find the right words and feel ready to deliver them. I’ll make sure everyone involved in the ceremony feels prepared and supported well before the day, not just you two.

If you or your reader want some inspiration in picking a reading, get ready, because I have an absolute smörgåsbord of readings collected over the years!

Where can the ceremony take place?

Almost anywhere you like. I’ve conducted ceremonies in woodland groves, pubs, parents’ back gardens, a rowing club… two rowing clubs in fact!  Humanist ceremonies aren’t tied to licenced venues the way civil ceremonies are, which gives you real freedom. If you can picture it, we can probably make it work.

Would you write a ceremony script for a friend or family member to lead?

It’s a lovely idea, but the honest answer is no.  The script only works the way it does because of the conversations I have with you both, it’s built from those chats, not in spite of them. My delivery on the day is part of that same process.

What I can do is help your loved ones play a really meaningful role in another way, readings, rituals, tributes, and I’d love to help you think creatively about how to get them involved.

How many weddings do you do a year?

I love getting to know my couples and giving my absolute best to them every step of the way. However, there are only so many days in the year, so I do limit how many weddings I take on. If you’re interested in working together, I’d always recommend getting in touch sooner rather than later, Saturdays in particular fill up quickly.

If you’re working on a tight timeframe, I’ve also done last-minute weddings – my record is two weeks.  It’s always worth getting in touch.

Do you officiate LGBTQ+ weddings?

Absolutely, and I welcome the opportunity to celebrate love in all its forms. Whether you’re in a same-sex couple, polyamorous, non-binary, or anything else entirely, every relationship deserves a ceremony that truly honours who you are and how you love. I’d love to hear your story.

Can you incorporate languages other than French?

Yes!  I love it when couples ask me to get to grips with a new language! I’ve previously incorporated Hungarian, Bulgarian, Hebrew, and more into ceremonies, working with couples and their families to make sure every word lands as it should. If it makes someone in the room feel a little more recognised and included, that’s more than enough for me.