The perfect way to say 'I do!'
Your Bespoke Wedding Ceremony Service
Hello, I’m Anne, a Humanists UK accredited wedding celebrant. I can help you plan, design and deliver the perfect wedding ceremony for your needs, including partnership ceremonies and vow renewals.
I will work closely with you, as a couple, to create an inclusive, non-religious ceremony that truly reflects who you are; putting you at the heart and centre of your wedding and giving you the opportunity to be married in a way that is personal to you.
From the traditional to the contemporary, or something in-between, my ceremonies are meaningful and life affirming; full of love, laughter and, yes, the occasional tears!
I live in East Kent, and work mostly in London and the South East region, although I am very happy to travel.
So, if you are looking for ‘your’ perfect way to say, “I do!”, please get in touch at: anne.molloy@humanistceremonies.org.uk or annetheweddingcelebrant@gmail.com
Mobile or WhatsApp: 07962215438
About Me
I've lived in East Kent for the past 25 years working as a Drama teacher. Before this time, I lived in London, where I trained and worked as an actor, director and community arts leader.
As a celebrant I am able to combine the skills that I have acquired through performing, directing and teaching, with the requirements of creating, planning and delivering ceremonies. For, as well as being vocally trained and a confident public speaker, I am a great communicator, especially when it comes to organising groups of people and being heard!
My previous career in directing for the theatre, has given me a good understanding of how to use and prepare a venue for a ceremony, so that even the largest of open spaces can feel intimate and inclusive.
I have always loved meeting people and finding out about them, which is probably why I became an actor! I now enjoy combining my interest in others, with my creativity, in order to tell and present a couple’s story in a way that makes them feel confident and happy.
What 's a Humanist Wedding?
A Humanist wedding is a non-religious ceremony, which puts you at the heart of your wedding. It’s completely inclusive, giving you the opportunity to be married, in a way that is personal to you.
“Your wedding, your way” is a phrase Humanist celebrants like to use, as a Humanist wedding allows you to choose the place, the time, the structure and the content of your wedding ceremony.
Where you want it – Humanist ceremonies don’t have to take place in specified wedding venues. There are many different places that can hold significance for a couple, for example the home and/or garden of a friend or family member, a favorite nature reserve, arts venue or even where you proposed!
When you want it – Humanist celebrants are yours for the day, affording for a more personalised schedule and taking the pressure out of pre-assigned time slots.
In the style that suits you – your wedding can be as traditional or as contemporary as you like. It can also involve the blending of traditional cultural practices with elements that are unique to you as a couple.
When using an accredited Humanists UK celebrant, you can be assured of having a wedding that is fully supported by Humanist Ceremonies™, which sets the highest standards for its celebrants.
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What might YOUR ceremony include?
Your story – how you met, your feelings for each other and your hopes for the future. Your commitments and promises to each other, including what love and marriage means for you. Your vows, which can be written by yourselves and completely personalised or inspired by a selection of pre-written vows, which you can adapt. The exchange of rings or similar tokens, as an outward symbol of your union. Readings of poetry or prose, which have meanings for you as a couple. I can help you in selecting these pieces based on your interests and preferences. Music, either live or recorded, chosen by you and often with personal meanings for you as a couple. Symbolic Acts of various kinds, including handfasting (where the couple’s hands are tied together with ribbons and hence the phrase ‘tying the knot’), lighting candles, blending sand, drinking from a shared cup or anything else you might like to do, which has meaning for you as a couple. The active involvement of your guests in any part of the ceremony. You could ask them for their support in your vows, they could ‘warm’ your rings with their hopes for you, they could bind your hands together for the handfasting or in any other way you or they wish to be involved.
Let's make your wedding uniquely 'YOU'
How we will work together
I will design and create a bespoke wedding ceremony in close collaboration with you.
We start with an initial meeting, where we can discuss any ideas you may have, and any plans you already have in place.
A good while before your wedding, we will meet in person for a planning meeting. This meeting is important, as it is when we will discuss all the details for your ceremony, as well as ‘your story’, including the first date, the proposal, feelings you have for each other, and your hopes for your marriage. At this meeting I can show you samples of readings, vows, ideas for symbolic rituals and ways in which we can involve friends and family.
After the planning meeting, I will compose the first draft of your bespoke wedding ceremony script. We can then pass it back and forth for any redrafting, so that it’s exactly how you want it to be.
Either on the day, or the day before your wedding, we will have a rehearsal, where we can organise and practice in the space, check technical aspects, including sound and ensure those who are involved feel confident in what they are doing, so you can all relax and enjoy the ceremony on the day itself.
On the day of the wedding, I will be available to you for the whole day. I will arrive nice and early, and will coordinate all elements of your ceremony including, communicating with wedding planners, videographers, photographers and musicians. I will conduct your wedding and pronounce you as a married couple.
After the wedding, I will prepare and send to you a presentational copy of your wedding ceremony for you to keep and remember your special day.
We are so lucky to have had you there and everyone was amazed with the hand tying - Carys & Adam - 3rd June 2023
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