Jean Barrett Quinn Humanist Wedding Celebrant

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Jean Barrett Quinn Humanist Wedding Celebrant

A wedding ceremony can be a deeply personal experience for a couple and also for any family and friends who may be joining them on the day.
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A Humanist Wedding ceremony is a non religious ceremony that will allow the couple to be as creative as they wish. For more information please complete the 'Contact form' on my website.

21/11/2024

2026.......Hit it!!!!!! If you're looking for someone to write and conduct your bespoke ceremony, a wordsmith, 'A Lyrical Gangsta' if you will, then look no further. Yes, yes I know 'A Lyrical Gangsta' is quite the self accolade but here, let's go BIG for 2026!!!!

So my eager beavers, my keen beans, my devoted lotuses, I'm happy to say that my 2026 diary will open on Jan 9th!

Here's how it works....

Anyone who is on the mailing list will receive an email confirming my availability for your date by EOD Thurs Jan 9th. (I will not be available for all dates that have enquired. Sad times.)

If I am available I'll send you through my updated Info pack.

If I'm not available, I'll recommend some of my amazing HUK colleagues and direct you to the Humanists UK website. (They are the shizz)

There have been multiple enquiries for the same date throughout the year. To be fair, I will reach out to those who have enquired first but will let those 2nd and 3rd etc know this.

All bookings will be made only after a wee intro chat. To book an initial intro chat, use the link within the email.

I cannot wait to chat with you, hear your stories and discuss your plans! ANY questions at all drop them below or feel free to DM me directly. I will answer any questions up until EOD Friday 20th of December, from then will be uncontactable until January 5th.

JBQ
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📷 By the legend, the myth, the enigma that is

Drop me a comment if you're a 2026 couple!!!! Don't forget to save this post!

12/11/2024

Ali + Kerry

'Thank you so so much for making the scariest part of the day (our ceremony) the BEST part! So many core memories made and connections to our friends and family strengthened thanks to you.'

Last photo by the lovely

11/11/2024

Mr & Mrs Allingham!
July 2024

A little curveball came Naimh and Calin's way earlier in the year, in the shape of some wonderful life-changing news! Following the wedding, Calin and Naimh had planned a full 6 month trip around Asia, India, Japan for their honeymoon before starting a new life in Melbourne for a few years. That was before they found out they were expecting!!!! Their plans have now changed just a little and they are so looking forward to welcoming their little one into the world and everything that comes with becoming a family; from moving into their first family home together, starting their own family traditions and having many more adventures together as a family. Calin and Naimh are so excited for this next chapter as husband and wife and also as mum and dad.

Congratulations my darlings, so excited for you and your new adventure!

07/11/2024

The New Mr & Mrs Stevenson!
07.09.2024

Happy 2 months my dears!!

'The thing is, paradise is very much what you make it. Or more to the point who you make it with. The honest simple, very plain truth is that there's no point in me being in the 'there', if you're going to be over here. Because where you are is where my paradise is. And where you are, is where I want to be. I love you. Not quite love you , or rather love you, but massively, heart-pumpingly love you and I'd like to stay here, in Paradise, with you ,forever.’

06/11/2024

This is so much more than a job.

When you get a photo of a brand new human and her middle name includes yours.... well......humbling doesn't really cover it.

Clive & Kirsty, HUGE congratulations on your skin baby. I am so, so happy for you! I just know your fur baby Pongo is going to be an excellent big brother!

All my love to AJ.
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25/10/2024

Mr & Mrs Rizvi!!!!!!

I am always sooooooo grateful when my couples send me their wedding photos as I too, love to reminisce about your day! The day I had the privilege of sharing your story, crafted together in celebration of you, your love and those closest to you!

Kerry kindly sent me this photo with the note

'I LOVE this photo of us! It really describes you perfectly… vibrant, fun and full of life! Thank you so so much for making the scariest part of the day (our ceremony lol) to the BEST part! So many core memories made and connections to our friends and family strengthened thanks to you Jean 🧡 thank you again x'

This is the type of photo that occurs when the collaboration has been an absolute DREAM and so much fun! I ADORE you, thank you so, so much!
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📸 The lovely

24/10/2024

"Imagine if we measured success by the amount of safety that people felt in our presence."

Tagging some incredible wedding supplier pals I feel comfortable and confident recommending as safe to my couples.

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From experience, is there anyone you would add to this list?

23/10/2024

Lizzy and Phil chose to include their whole family and wedding party in their aisle procession. Phil and his mum led the way followed by the groomsmen, Phil's sisters, Lizzy's sisters in law, nephew, brothers, granny, Lizzy's mum and the bridesmaids. Each person stopped at the top of the aisle to hug Phil. Lizzy, accompanied by her dad then made their way up the aisle to greet Phil.

What a beautiful way to begin a ceremony.

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22/10/2024

Get yourself a wedding party that WORK!

These gents showed up for their buddy Phil and greeted, schmoozed, directed guests to their seats and distributed the Order of Ceremony. They kept Phil calm and chill before the ceremony and brought all the Bermudian vibes to the idyllic woodland setting . (Low key obsessed with the shorts and socks combo, not gonna lie.)

If you have a wedding party and some of them will be in situ before the ceremony begins, involve them, include them and share the responsibility. It will make for such a welcoming atmosphere and seamless experience for your guests. It takes the pressure off the groom or bride as they know everything is being looked after.

10/10 boys, exceptional work - you made my pre ceremony set up a dream!

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20/10/2024

That 'Just Married' walk together just hits a little different than any other walk you've ever taken.......

You did it.

The sweetest moment of Lizzy and Phil captured perfectly by

18/10/2024

"...One of the first things that anyone complements is how beautiful our ceremony was and how brilliant Jean is.

The wedding ceremony is often the biggest source of anxiety on the day; it was for us. Yet somehow Jean turned it into the best and most fun part of our day. She managed to turn something that to be honest we both dreaded - just a little - into something we both cherish and are so grateful to have experienced.

Jean is professional yet also incredibly charming and easy to talk to. We couldn’t recommend her services enough."

Rebecca & Nathan
May 2024

Thank you kindly my loves.

17/10/2024

Lara & James!
12.09.2024

'We had the best day of our lives!! Thank you so much for sharing our story, it was so special and just us. We had so many of our guests say how beautiful the ceremony was and how they’d never experienced anything like it. The day went by in a flash and I wish we could do it all over again Xx'

It was a joy and a pleasure my loves!!!

16/10/2024

It was incredibly important to Fi and Steve that their children were included in the ceremony and their family unit cekebrated. Before they shared their vows and exchanged Ava and Oliver joined them for a family handfasting. We used four ribbons, one to represent each member of the family; each with their own identity, wants, needs and contributions..Prior to the ceremony, Oliver, Ava, Fi and Steve took the opportunity to write a family promise which they have written on their ribbons. The four promises will become their family covenant, which will guide them, inspire them, reassure them and keep them accountable as a family.

And with music playing such a big part of their origins and their story today, one of Fionnuala’s sisters Richella and her partner Peter performed a beautiful piece to set the scene.

So glad we had the opportunity to create something so special and meaningful for this gorgeous family.

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14/10/2024

'The year was 2001, the Nokia 3310 had just been released and Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were all but a sparkle in computer science students eyes. Yet at the time, Fionnuala Murray however, was in her final year of her civil engineer degree at Jordanstown University. Being her last year and the only girl in a crowd of fellas, Fionnuala decided sure why not head on a wee night out with the lads from the class. And where did the night take them, sure only to the hottest night spot in Belfast at the time….Shiiiiiiine!!!

Not really looking for 'Digital Love' that night, Fionnuala didn’t need to go 'Around The World' to 'Discover' her very own 'Superhero' and soon enough she was 'Face to Face' with Steve! Fionnuala admits talking with Steve made her feel 'Alive' and it wouldn’t be 'Too Long' before she was head over heels. Steve was cool; a little bit 'Rock’n Roll', a little bit 'Fresh', he was cooler than Fionnuala yet, they found they both had a shared great taste in 'Burnin’ tunes. As they chatted, Fiona felt 'Alive' and her heart beat 'Harder, Better, Faster' and 'Stronger' and she knew it was pretty much love at first sight. At an after party later that night, the defining moment between them occurred when Steve asked Fionnuala to pick a cd to play. The cd she picked was only Steve’s favourite album at the time, Daft Punk’s ‘Homework’ and both hoping they would see each other at least 'One More Time' they arranged a meet up for the following day.'

A belated 'Happy 1st anniversary' my loves!!!

JBQ
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13/10/2024

'You may now kiss the bride.'

'Ladies and Gentlemen...'

'Honour and obey'

'A marriage is a commitment between a man and a woman'

The phrase 'giving you away.'

Any religious elements*

Humanist wedding ceremonies are rooted in equality and inclusivity of every couple who choose to celebrate their decision to spend the rest of their lives together. The individuals have chosen to make this commitment to each other on equal footing therefore their ceremony will reflect this.

Historically many 'traditional' wedding ceremonies were not equal or inclusive and many, currently continue this trend.

As Esther Godfrey once wrote, "Marriage was where families were merged, how property was inherited and how social bonds were defined."

It put an onus on the 'bride' in a mixed s*x couple to be 'worthy' of marrying (hello dowry!), for procreation, social and financial status to name but a few. Many 'traditional' wedding ceremony phrases and traditions have origins in this misogyny.

Also, fathers don't HAVE to accompany brides up the aisle on their right hand side. (This was so the fathers had their right hand free to access their 'sword' in case the bride needing defending. Yup.) Side note: Fathers don't HAVE to accompany you up the aisle at all!

For many, ceremony planning is unfamiliar territory and considering what you want and don't want in your ceremony may have never even crossed your mind. I am always mindful of my language to ensure everyone feels welcome to your ceremony, your identities are celebrated and equal.

*As a non-religious, belief based celebrant granted legal status by the GRO in Northern Ireland, I cannot legally include any religious elements or acts of worship into your ceremony. Also, as a humanist I would not feel comfortable compromising my values to include such.

Now tell me, is there anything else you would add to this list?!!!

11/10/2024

The New Mr & Mrs Elliott!
06.10.2024

Courtney and Peter are quite each other's opposite yet working with them allowed me to witness how they mindfully support, compliment and calm each other. The effort they put in to ensure the other felt confident on their wedding was something to behold; from the rehearsals of key elements of the ceremony, to the hand squeezes, to both of them messing up the same line of their vows! They are each other’s team mates, cheerleaders and biggest suporter and they know they will always be there for each other.

'I choose you to always be by my side'

All the love my dears!
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So lovely to work with new suppliers in this ceremony too!

03/10/2024

"We couldn't have been happier with the love, support and guidance we received from Jean in the planning of our wedding ceremony.

She warmly and expertly guided us through the creation of beautifully personalised ceremony plan and writing of very personal vows (which she also beautifully bound for us in books we will have forever).

Jean's knowledge of what makes a ceremony work well - from the content itself to little suggestions about how to stand (shared during a very organised rehearsal)- is an ode to how long she has been doing this.

She is an EXPERT at what she does.

We truly don't think there is anyone better and our wedding would not have been as special as it was without her."

Lizzy & Phil
June 2024

01/10/2024

From early on in their relationship Vanessa and Terry have always found joy in learning about their different perspectives and shared experiences. Even though they come from very different backgrounds, they discovered a lot of commonalities in their experiences growing up in a minority household. They have since grown from awkward kids hoping to fit in, to self-assured adults deeply proud of their respective heritages.

Vanessa shared their approach to planning their wedding day -

"We wanted to have a humanist wedding ceremony so we could tell our story and make our personal vows in a way that felt authentic to us and reflected the way we want to live our lives moving forward as a married couple. We also knew we wanted to make space to celebrate our respective heritages on the day, and decided for us, it was important to incorporate both a Chinese tea ceremony and Igbo Nigerian kola nut ceremony into the day. We originally considered having a longer humanist ceremony with these cultural elements included, but as we were changing into second outfits in the evening we thought it made more sense to celebrate all cultural elements when we're in the matching attire!

Thank you so much Jean for being so thoughtful, accommodating and sympathetic to our ideas, and injecting so much love, humour and fun!"

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‘A lover of People In Love’

I fell in love with my husband over the course of many adventures, terrible jokes, too many glasses of wine and our shared goals of the future to name but a few reasons!

When we decided to get married we were sure we wanted to begin this amazing new adventure as we had started our relationship – with honesty, integrity and being true to ourselves.

Having a Humanist Ceremony was the way to honour this.

Choosing and meeting our celebrant, crafting our ceremony together and experiencing the reality of our wedding day was such a life changing experience for me that I decided to become a Humanist Wedding Celebrant!