Christine Berrisford - Bespoke Ceremonies Leeds

30/10/2024

Ooh yes! I've enjoyed some smashing ones: in a barn lit with candles while it was pitch dark outside; one with snowy hills as the backdrop to the photos; one where one of the brides wore a full length, hooded cape (sensational) and several where the venue had its Christmas decorations up and an enormous Christmas tree was the ceremony backdrop. ALL the seasons can be wedding season 🥰

We're looking forward to the beautiful humanist winter weddings!

Outside in the crisp air with the chance of snow or the cosy indoor winter weddings filled with candles, twinkling lights, friends, and family. We love them all.

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30/09/2024

I love a vow renewal. What's not to like about celebrating love that's lasted, love that's endured, love that's evolved, love that's worth celebrating all over again 🥰

Humanist celebrant Dawn Rees shares her top ten tips for renewing your wedding vows in a memorable and meaningful way.

23/09/2024

Doing it differently can save you a HUGE amount of money - a great wedding does NOT have to be something you're paying off for years 💛

Weddings can be a major expense. One of the wonderful things about a humanist wedding is that it allows couples to shape the ceremony to fit you, here are 5 tips will help you to plan an affordable wedding which is right for you as a couple.

17/09/2024

Express yourself, your story, your hopes and so it YOUR way... (Maybe with me as your celebrant!) xx

The September/October edition of is out now, it's all about expressing yourself and creating a wedding that's all about you! Find our full page advert for humanist weddings inside.

11/09/2024

Say ‘I do’ all over again Find a celebrant near you All our wedding celebrants also conduct wedding vow renewal ceremonies. Find a wedding celebrant A humanist celebrant will conduct a non-religious ceremony that is personalised, meaningful, and written just for you! Would you like to renew your...

11/09/2024

Alastair and Kat wanted a humanist naming ceremony for their two boys, but there were times when it seemed like this would be impossible. Alastair explains how a humanist celebrant helped them to create a naming ceremony for siblings that the family wanted and needed.

11/09/2024

Autumn and winter weddings are so lovely - cozy vibes and lovely lighting in the darker evenings...

Humanist Ceremonies celebrants get booked up in advance, so we recommend getting in-touch with a celebrant as soon as you know your wedding date!

Our celebrants, like most wedding industry professionals, are especially busy during the summer months... so if you're planning a cosy winter wedding, you might still be in luck!
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You can find your local humanist wedding celebrants here: https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/find-a-celebrant/weddings/

22/08/2024

Of course you can! Every ceremony is written from scratch and so completely personal - you can include whatever you want (except religion!)

Can you appoint special adults at a humanist naming ceremony to help support and guide your child through life?

Yes, you most certainty can!

Is there a non-religious version of the word ‘godparent’?

Yes!

The most popular alternative to ‘godparent’ is ‘guideparent’, but some families say ‘mentor’ or ‘guardian’. Others go for a more light-hearted term like ‘sparent’ or ‘oddparent’.
And, some go for tradition and stick with 'godparent'

14/08/2024

Enjoying my present ceremonies, while looking forward to the 2025 ones 🤩

Will 2025 be your year?
Not long now! 😃

If you're planning a personal non-religious wedding ceremony, make sure to book your celebrant well in advance.

Our highly trained and accredited humanist celebrants often get booked up quickly, especially in the summer months!

08/08/2024

Helping you create YOUR wedding ceremony, not just A wedding ceremony 🥰

A great wedding ceremony is one that truly reflects your personal values and tells a unique love story. That’s where a trained and accredited humanist celebrant comes in!

You can find a local Humanist Ceremonies celebrant by using our easy-to-use map!

09/07/2024

I love me a love story.

09/07/2024

Only ever been asked to do one vow renewal, but it was a beautiful reaffirmation of love and commitment and a true celebration of everything they'd navigated together 💛 Would be delighted to do more...

Say ‘I do’ all over again Find a celebrant near you All our wedding celebrants also conduct wedding vow renewal ceremonies. Find a wedding celebrant A humanist celebrant will conduct a non-religious ceremony that is personalised, meaningful, and written just for you! Would you like to renew your...

01/07/2024

Productivity for July will be at a minimum for a couple of weeks (sorry, not sorry!) 😆

01/07/2024

I completely forgot to share this lovely June 1st wedding! Happy, smiley love vibes all around and the first time guinea pigs have ever gotten a mention in all my twelve years as a celebrant 💛 Happy married life Jo and Jon xx

19/06/2024

Use our map to find a wonderful wedding celebrant near you. Humanist wedding celebrants write and deliver personal, memorable wedding ceremonies that tell your love story.

17/06/2024

After having twin girls at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, Tanya and Steff were excited to formally introduce them to the family via their naming ceremony.

11/06/2024

In your house, mum's garden, local community centre, the park, a posh hotel, on the beach, a campsite, a hostel, a no-longer-used church, up a mountain, by the reservoir, in a barn on a farm... You fancy it, we can probably do it (these are just some of the places I've conducted weddings over the last 12 years!)

The humanist wedding was their "special moment" after they legally married on Friday.

29/05/2024

First ever Monday morning ceremony coming up soon AND my first ever Thursday wedding this summer...

More couples are choosing to get married on a weekday in order to save money.

30/03/2024

I love this...

09/03/2024

It's always lovely to be invited back to a family - we celebrated her brother's place in the family and on the planet and now we've celebrated Daphne's. Happy life lovely human xx











Image is of the celebrant, the child and her Mum standing beneath a cloud of balloons and smiling at the camera.

02/03/2024

Advertisement feature A humanist naming ceremony is a wonderful way to welcome...

15/02/2024

If your ideal wedding would be a non-religious celebration that is inclusive and personally tailored to you, not including any traditions which don't suit you as a couple and instead focusing on your love story.. then you may be looking for a humanist wedding!

07/02/2024

We've supported same-sex commitment ceremonies since the 1890s.
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All Humanist Ceremonies celebrants are delighted to conduct same-sex weddings, you don't need to ask.