Humanist Celebrant · Northern Ireland
Ceremonies as unique as your love story
Because love truly has no limits
I create bespoke wedding ceremonies that celebrate who you are. Your story, your values, your way. No scripts, no formulas. Just genuine, heartfelt moments crafted with care.
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meet david
It started with a joke, a Google search, and a whole lot of heart
It all began with a few drinks involved when a friend joked, “Wouldn’t it be class if you could marry us?” That spark led to a Google search, more conversations, and before I knew it, I was travelling to England to train as a celebrant so I could officiate their wedding.
I fell in love with it instantly. Meeting couples, hearing their stories, and creating something personal and meaningful, it felt like what I was meant to do. When I later discovered Humanists UK, I realised I’d been living humanist values all along. Becoming an accredited celebrant felt like coming home.
Now I get to celebrate love, tell real stories, and create unforgettable moments for couples across Northern Ireland and beyond. Every ceremony fills me with pride, because no two love stories are ever the same, and neither are the ceremonies I create.
what i offer
Ceremonies crafted with care
Every ceremony is written from scratch, shaped around your story, your values, and the way you want your day to feel. This is your day, and it should feel exactly the way you want it to.
Wedding Ceremonies
A fully bespoke ceremony that tells your love story to the people who matter most. From the nervous first date to the moment you knew, every word is crafted around you.
Includes: Two personal meetings · Getting-to-know-you questionnaire · Full bespoke ceremony script · Unlimited revisions · Rehearsal available · Unity rituals (handfasting, sand ceremony, candle lighting, ring warming)
Vow Renewals
A beautiful way to celebrate your journey together, whether you’re marking a milestone, overcoming challenges, or simply wanting to say “I still do” all over again. Completely personalised around the love you share today.
Includes: Personal consultation · Bespoke ceremony script · Your choice of rituals and readings
The Journey
From the first hello to "I do"
Every ceremony is written from scratch, shaped around your story, your values, and the way you want your day to feel. This is your day, and it should feel exactly the way you want it to.
Step 01
First Contact
Send me a message and I’ll reply within 24 hours. I’ll answer your initial questions, but the real magic happens when we meet face to face.
Step 02
Do We Click?
We’ll meet for a relaxed chat about you as a couple, how you met, who made the first move, how long it took to pop the question, and all the fun, quirky, heartfelt bits that make your story yours.
Step 03
A Trip Down Memory Lane
I’ll send you a “getting to know you” questionnaire. This is the fun part, most couples end up laughing, reminiscing, and sometimes getting a bit emotional as they fill it in.
Step 04
Crafting Your Ceremony
This is where the real joy begins for me, writing your love story and shaping a ceremony that reflects you perfectly. Your personalities, your humour, your values, and your journey all come together.
Step 05
The Big Review
About a month before the wedding, we’ll meet again to go through the full ceremony script top to bottom. This is your chance to make edits, add moments, change anything you like, because this is YOUR wedding.
Step 06
Your Perfect Day
On the day, I’ll deliver your ceremony with warmth, sincerity, and just the right balance of emotion and humour. Relaxed, genuine, and unforgettable, exactly the way you dreamed it.
Kind Words
What couples are saying
Don’t just take my word for it, here’s what real couples and their guests have said.
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Having David marry us was one of the most special parts of our wedding day. His warmth, kindness, and natural sense of humour set the tone from the very first moment. The ceremony was beautiful, personal, and joyful with smiles, laughter, and a few happy tears. Many of our guests told us how amazing he was and how unique the ceremony felt. Some people have a true gift for making important moments extraordinary and David did exactly that for us.
Paulina Adamik
Wedding Ceremony
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David was our wedding celebrant for our wedding in Donegal in June 2025. We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant. From our very first conversation, David made the whole process feel easy, relaxed, and completely stress-free…
David was our wedding celebrant for our wedding in Donegal in June 2025. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding celebrant than David. From our very first conversation, David made the whole process feel easy, relaxed, and completely stress-free. He took the time to really get to know us as a couple, and it showed. Our ceremony felt so personal, meaningful, and full of moments that truly reflected who we are. On the day itself, everything flowed perfectly. The ceremony struck the ideal balance between heartfelt and fun, with just the right amount of humour woven in. David was professional, organised, and guided us every step of the way and made us feel completely at ease. We would highly recommend David to any couple looking for a celebrant who is both incredibly professional and a joy to work with.
Risa & Lee O’Donnell
Wedding – Donegael, June 2025
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David has been amazing from the very first email right through to meeting him in person. One of the main reasons we chose David is because of his open-minded, non-judgemental approach, and we knew as soon...
David has been amazing from the very first email right through to meeting him in person. One of the main reasons we chose David is because of his open-minded, non-judgemental approach, and we knew as soon as we met him that he was the one we wanted to officiate our wedding. He made us feel totally relaxed and at ease. We're so excited and really looking forward to our wedding, knowing that David will be the one officiating our ceremony..
Chloe & Ben
Pre wedding meet – 2026
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David performed a beautiful ceremony full of warmth and love. He made the ceremony so personal to the bride and groom and also had the room in fits of laughter with his excellent sense of humour. A joy to see him marry such a wonderful couple.
Chris
Wedding – Aghalee, April 2023
Simple and transparent
Simple. Personal. Completely yours.
One straightforward fee covers everything David brings to your day. The only additional costs are two small required fees, paid directly to the GRO and Humanists UK.
WEDDING CEREMONY PACKAGE
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Two personal meetings (in person or online)
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Getting-to-know-you questionnaire
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Fully bespoke ceremony script
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Unlimited revisions until you're delighted
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Vow writing guidance if needed
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Your choice of unity rituals included
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Ceremony delivery on the day
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Travel across Northern Ireland and beyond
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Optional rehearsal available from £50 depending on location.
your story starts here
Every great ceremony begins with a conversation
I’d love to hear your story no pressure, no obligation.
Whether you’ve been planning this day for years or you’re just starting to explore what a humanist ceremony could look like, drop me a message. I reply to every enquiry within 24 hours, and our first chat is always relaxed, friendly, and completely free
David Newton-Gyle
Humanist Celebrant · Northern Ireland & Beyond