BIG DAY HUMANIST CEREMONIES
TIPS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HUMANIST WEDDING Weddings can be a large expense. And, in this difficult economic climate, it’s even more important to plan carefully to create a wedding that doesn’t break the bank. Humanist marriages are legally recognised in Northern Ireland, which means that you can have a personal, non-religious wedding. Your celebrant will work with you to create a ceremony unique to you, and will have ideas about how you can personalise your ceremony and save some money at the same time. Here are four tips to plan an affordable humanist wedding 1. Venue hire The venue hire is often the largest cost but, with a humanist wedding, you can have the ceremony wherever you like!
A beautiful woodland is a wonderful place for a ceremony, allowing you and your partner to affirm your love immersed in nature – and avoid the costs of an expensive venue. 2. BYOB (Bring your own bouquet) Ask your guests to bring flowers from their gardens or local florists to pop into bottles or vases at the venue. This saves on budget and allows your guests to be involved with the decor. 3. Put your playlist-making skills to good use If you regularly create great playlists, save on the costs of a DJ by creating your perfect wedding playlist.
4. Elope Elopement can be a great option if you’re on a very tight budget. For some couples, it’s also the chance to shake off difficult conversations about guest lists and family. You can personalise your humanist elopement however you want – you just need to find the right celebrant for you. Humanist Ceremonies are inclusive to all. Find out more about humanist marriages, and meet our network of Humanist Ceremonies Northern Ireland celebrants, at humanists.uk/ ni-ceremonies.
You can even create a collaborative playlist where guests can add their favourite tunes!
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