Your perfect ceremony starts here
Hello and welcome to my website. If you're here, I'm happy to tell you that I can guide you through every step of your special ceremony.
As a Humanist Celebrant, accredited by Humanists UK, I create unique and meaningful non-religious ceremonies that truly reflect your values and wishes. Whether it's a joyful wedding, a heartfelt naming, or a dignified funeral, I am here to guide you through every step for your perfect ceremony here in Swansea as well as anywhere in England and Wales.
And I mean anywhere! A Humanist Ceremony can be held anywhere you like. Your favourite beach cove, in a beautiful woodland clearing, in a hotel or even your own home. Many ceremonies take place outside and the connection with nature from the wind in your hair to the sound of birds in the air can be an awe-inspiring and humbling backdrop.
They can also be held at whatever time of the day (or night!) you want them to be. Imagine saying I do at the stroke of midnight in a moonlit field of wild flowers. Just the two of you or maybe with your closest family and friends. Everything is possible and it's all totally bespoke to you. So, let your imagination run wild and free yourself from any preconceived ideas or conventions. This is your day, your way. Let's create something magical together that will live for ever in your heart.
The ceremonies I create are truly one of a kind, totally bespoke to you or the person you are celebrating. As a fully-trained and experienced copywriter, I tell your story in your words. Each ceremony is scripted from start to finish and showcases your story with individual touches including poems, readings, music, dancing and audience participation as well as symbolic acts such as handfasting, sand blending and ring warming. We can talk all the options through and then you decide what's best for you and your situation. It all starts with a conversation - either face-to-face or a video call - and then just leave the rest to me!
That's my commitment to you and I hope that we can work together to create a ceremony as unique as you.
Michelle Leggatt
Celebrant
Top 10 Humanist ceremony tips
Your ceremony. Your people. Your place. Your way.
One of the best things about a Humanist ceremony is the freedom it gives you to create something that genuinely feels like you. Forget the rulebook...here are my Top 10 Tips:
- Choose ANY time of day
Sunrise ceremony? Midday celebration? Golden-hour vows? Evening ceremony under the stars? You choose the time - you're not restricted to traditional ceremony slots. - Choose ANY day of the year
Monday morning or Saturday afternoon. Christmas Eve, New Year's Day or a random Wednesday that means something special to you. Humanist ceremonies can take place 365 days a year - Wear whatever makes you feel fabulous
White dress, colourful suit, black tie, sequins, wellies, trainers, fancy dress or your favourite jeans. There are no rules about what you have to wear. And of course, if you want me to follow a theme, I'm more than happy to accommodate your wishes! - Invite two people… or two hundred
Want an intimate ceremony that's essentially just the two of you? Perfect. Want several hundred friends and family there to celebrate? Also perfect. Your guest list can be as small or as spectacular as you like. - Set your own style
Your ceremony can be relaxed, funny and informal, beautifully traditional and elegant, or somewhere in between. Low-key or lavish; simple or stylish; quirky or classic, it's entirely up to you. - Spend a little… or go all out
A meaningful ceremony doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can keep things beautifully stripped back, with heartfelt vows and the people you love, or create a full-on celebration with flowers, music, readings, rituals, décor and all the trimmings. Meaning isn't measured by budget. - Choose a place you LOVE
You're not confined to a register office or licensed wedding venue for the humanist ceremony itself. Think garden, beach, woodland, hotel, family home, favourite pub, mountain, marquee - somewhere that has meaning for you.* - Write your own vows - and break the mould
This is a BIG one. Your vows don't have to follow a prescribed script. They can be romantic, funny, moving, short and sweet or wonderfully detailed. I'll help you say what you actually want to promise one another. - Include the people - and pets! - who matter
Children, parents, grandparents, friends and even four-legged family members can all have a role. Readings, songs, handfasting, symbolic rituals, shared memories, your ceremony can involve whoever and whatever matters to you. - Make it unmistakably YOURS
And this is what matters most of all. A Humanist ceremony is written around your personalities, your story, your values and your relationship. It doesn't have to look, sound or feel like anyone else's wedding.
There really is no 'should'.
Simple or spectacular. Two guests or two hundred. Trainers or tiaras. Sunrise or sunset. Ten on a Tuesday or Six on a Saturday.
A Humanist ceremony gives you the freedom to say:
This is us. This is how we want to do it.
*In England and Wales, a humanist wedding ceremony is not currently itself legally recognised as a marriage, so couples usually complete the legal formalities separately with a registrar
Types of Celebration
Discover the range of personalised ceremonies I offer, each crafted with care and respect to celebrate life's most significant moments.
Weddings
Celebrate your love story with a bespoke Humanist wedding ceremony. I work closely with you to design a ceremony that captures your unique bond, values, and vision for your special day, creating memories you will cherish forever.
Funerals
Honour the life of a loved one with a Humanist funeral service. With compassion and sensitivity, I create a ceremony that truly reflects their personality, values, and impact, providing a meaningful farewell for family and friends.
Namings
Welcome your child into the world with a personalised Humanist naming ceremony. This joyful occasion celebrates your family and your hopes for your child's future, surrounded by loved ones.
Commitment ceremonies
For couples who wish to publicly declare their love and commitment without a legal marriage, a Humanist commitment ceremony offers a beautiful and meaningful alternative. Designed entirely around you, it's a powerful affirmation of your bond.
Ready to plan your perfect ceremony?
Let's discuss how I can help you create a truly memorable and personal occasion that reflects your unique story.
Frequently asked questions
Choosing your celebrant is a very personal decision, and you'll probably have lots of questions. Here are some of the things I'm most often asked but if yours isn't here, just ask! Just click here to access the most popular questions:
Contact Me
Contact me to discuss your ceremony using any of the methods below. I am based in Swansea but was brought up in the South of England and am happy to travel throughout England and Wales...and beyond!
Availability
Appointments available upon request either in-person or via Zoom. Please contact me to arrange an initial consultation or to discuss potential dates and your ideas for your perfect celebration.
Phone
Calls welcomed on 07867 792539
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